I’m sad to see that Summer is dusting off her luggage and starting to pack it up and head out of town. I love you Summer! You will be missed by me. Now that the University of Central Missouri is in full swing I want to share with you what flew over the other day.Continue reading “In My Own Backyard”
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Water
I had the gift of growing up near an ocean. It both terrifies and soothes me. I’m not afraid to jump in or go on a boat far from shore where land is no longer in site. However, if I let my mind, I can feel a bit of a fear or panic want toContinue reading “Water”
Seasons of My Heart
Today I was sitting in my friends business having a wonderful time catching up and sipping coffee. They have a Quilt Shop. They sell all the supplies you need to make your own quilts from material and threads to the machines that assist you. There is an atmosphere of peace there. I love businesses thatContinue reading “Seasons of My Heart”
Back to Reality
A new adventure coming up in two weeks. Stay tuned. In the meantime…….a snippet of a great vacation……….. and now back to reality. Enjoy! cate b
Water, Water, Everywhere – My Memories of The Jersey Shore
Growing up at The Jersey Shore and being able to swim is a must. My mother did not swim and she had a fear of the water. So, she made sure that us kids could swim. Well, I have memories of early June mornings, cloudy and cold, dressed in our bathing suits with towels andContinue reading “Water, Water, Everywhere – My Memories of The Jersey Shore”
Truck Vendors – My Memories of The Jersey Shore
We had moved to The Jersey Shore in the mid-1950’s. Our neighborhood was simple ranch houses and barely any trees. The land use to be an apple orchard – from what I remember. We had two tiny crab apple trees in the backyard- maybe they were leftovers?? The neighbor across the street and about 3Continue reading “Truck Vendors – My Memories of The Jersey Shore”
Tradition, Tradition! – My Memories of The Jersey Shore
Summer at the Jersey Shore can be a blast. I loved growing up there. And as any well raised child of the north east in the 1950s and 60s you learned what to wear and what not to wear. At least in our household. My mom cared how she looked when she left the house.Continue reading “Tradition, Tradition! – My Memories of The Jersey Shore”
It’s Summertime!!! – My Memories of The Jersey Shore
I decided to take you all on a journey of my summer adventures and memories from an older gal who was born in the early 1950’s. Are you ready? I was born in the northern part of New Jersey, USA to two parents and an older brother by three years. I do not remember thatContinue reading “It’s Summertime!!! – My Memories of The Jersey Shore”
Momentary Setback
Here we are on the 17th of May, 2014 and the morning temperatures have been in the high thirties and low forties – Fahrenheit. It would be more common to have lows in the sixties and high eighties. Just like last week. It was summery and lovely. This week I toted back into the houseContinue reading “Momentary Setback”
I Know How to Wrap Up Summer
Summer is over, even though the temperatures are still summer-like. The colors of the leaves are lighter and some have actually fallen. You can feel it in the breeze – the changes are coming. Soon we will have our fall clothing on and jackets and the leaves will turn gorgeous colors while we sip onContinue reading “I Know How to Wrap Up Summer”
