Posted by in Uncategorized This artist, has painted sea scapes for 30 years, however it may shock many to know that for 48 years, if I was standing on this beach without glasses or contacts this is what i saw through my eyes. Nearsightedness, or myopia begins around the age of 9 or 10. It was third grade when…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Although it may appear by the picture above that I summered in Africa, I actually spent every summer in Boca Raton Florida. Oh the life those summers presented to me! Let me explain how these vacations came about…… My dad had worked for Eastern Airlines for 24 years. When I was 6, Eastern was on…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I am reposting this post from last August. It all holds true today in that we never ever saw all that this spring has brought to us this year. As i have stated so often… who would have seen this year play out in this way, as we dealt with the corona virus and what…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized This gorgeous bearded Iris starts as a bulb and has been dug up probably six times and moved in card board boxes by my mama, Edna Jenkins Jones and then by me to every home I’ve lived in. Every May it blooms victoriously after the long winter, and rainy spring to make a glorious showing.…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized It was April 10, 1991 I had been to my doctor that day, Dr. Walt Neal, whom I think the world of . It was my due date for the baby boy in the picture above. That day in the office I was told that i was actually 4 cm. Dialated and that I should…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I grew up in the church. We were a church going family. There was never a question, “Are we going to church?” You just got up on Sunday morning knowing that the day would be a pretty good day. My father was a choir director in whichever church we were attending. He had an amazing…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Yesterday, I received a text from my sister that said the following: I am sure you are so busy, you do not have time to write a blog now😍. I really enjoyed reading them. You are so talented in so many different ways!! You are gifted!! I love you so very much!! This made my…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Sunday mornings growing up were usually spent getting ready for church and eating pillsbury cinnamon rolls which were a wonderful warm and gooey treat that i would look forward to. Another morning ritual was watching or listening to CBS Sunday Morning. That long standing show has always offered me just enough meaningful news along with…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Who’s soul doesn’t feel ignited after being around flowers? Have you ever repotted a dying plant or given much needed attention to a flower that was almost deemed ready for the trash, only to find it thriving a month later? My mom and my sister always had the knack for digging up whatever living outdoor…Read more »
Posted by in #food, Uncategorized I never remember a New Years Day growing up that I didn’t eat black eyed peas on New Year’s Day. We were not a superstitious family, but we do and did love black eyed peas! Everyone needs to believe in something and believing in a talisman or good luck charm even if it comes…Read more »
Gracie ponders 