My grandmother, Eleanor Becker aka “Grandma Jingles” was born on April 19, 1922. She was the last of four children and a welcome surprise. Her farming family didn’t own a car and she tells me stories about going to church on Christmas Eve in a horse-drawn sleigh.   While her three elder siblings ended their education at the eight grade level my grandmother wanted more. At 14 she left the family farm to move into town to work as a maid. During the day she was able to go to high school ... View the Post

A Rose Amongst The Thorns. Last Sunday, I wrote a post on forgiveness. It included a sad story involving my Sweet Boy. Sometimes, when one is going through hard times, it is difficult to see the rainbow amongst the dark clouds. It may take several years before we can comprehend the value of lessons learned from difficult experiences and the blessings that may come from walking a rocky path.   Although things have gotten a bit better at school, there was/is still one area that the ... View the Post

Do You Have Any Colored Eggs? I LOVE to color eggs. ALL of my kids like to help. (smile) Do You Have Any Colored Eggs? We like ombre dyed eggs. Tie-Dyed Eggs And of course, eating eggs. The Fashionista always makes the “angelic” eggs. They’re delicious. I adore these colored eggs by Food Jimoto. But most of all I love the time spent with my kids. Even the fur kid who INSISTS on being lifted onto the counter. Are you coloring eggs? Laura ... View the Post

Dorothy Louise Wescott, Dotty, came into the world on a sunny Massachusetts day, August 6, 1933. One of my favorite photos is of a two-year-old Dotty posing for a photographer who had come to town. Her head had been recently shaved due to illness, but she was still a doll. Dotty In 1957 she became a June bride. She and Landen had three children, Lisa, Bonnie and wee Mr. Décor. It wasn’t easy raising children on the edge of a jungle in Panama, but she made a lovely home. Dotty ... View the Post