Funnel Cake Stand with Fireworks
Arrived back in Columbus and went straight to the hospital to see new grandson Charlie. Mark and his family (with all four kids) came to visit too and filled up the hospital room fast. Then on to the...
View ArticleThe Story of the Flag Dishes
My friend J found these dishes in a kitchen consignment store in Omaha-The Pot and Ladle. J had them packed and moved with her when she relocated to Florida. And then she wrapped them in bubble wrap...
View ArticlePatriotic Sock Yarn and Red, White and Blue Party Items
My friend Joanne sent me red, white and blue birthday party napkins, cupcake papers, glow bracelets, tiny fairie lights, and some fun hand-dyed sock yarn– labeled You’re a Grand Old Flag. Self...
View ArticleOh say can you see
Maura watched the rockets red glare- A fireworks show at The Lakes. Fireworks fit the theme Transient perfectly. My brother and sister and I drove 484 miles from Rockford Illinois to Columbus Ohio....
View ArticleJuly 4th Celebration
Good to be alive at sixty-five. Happy Medicare card to me. I can get that free bus pass now. My sister and I are in Columbus OH on the big birthday eve after our family gatherings and driving over...
View ArticleAn Unexpected Birthday Gift
My former photography teacher, Germaine Watkins, laser engraved this personal wineglass for my birthday. You might have seen last week’s blog about his Haiti Photographs. He is one of the portraits of...
View ArticleAt Sixes and Sevens?
“Sabina’s opening monologue from Thornton Wilder’s 1942 Pulitzer Prize winning play The Skin of Our Teeth: “The whole world’s at sixes and sevens, and why the house hasn’t fallen down about our ears...
View ArticlePittsburgh Fireworks 4th of July
Along Grandview Avenue Bill McC sent this stunning live Photo – July 4, 2019 Thanks Bill After the fireworks Zach and Kelly hosted a happy 4th of July party no shortage of desserts and...
View ArticleA Birthday Card from 1963
You know I’m always trying to cull the memorabilia around my home. Glad I saved this one as I found it again just in time for today. This is a birthday card from my mother and father wishing me a...
View ArticleI’m Going to Bake a Cake
Hand painted bookmark by Sharon Weaver Born 71 years ago here’s my mother holding me My Baby Cup Reblogged: 1-2-3-4 CAKE RECIPE HAPPY DAY OR 1-2-3-4 CAKE? IF YOU’VE BEEN FOLLOWING THE BLOG SINCE THE...
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