Monthly Archives: February 2018

Dear Reader: Last Saturday when Tommy and I were watching Rutledge and Lachlan in the park near their house…Rutledge was swinging high enough to jump on a cloud…at least that was what he wished for he told Tommy and me. … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I love the thought behind this little story so I selected it for you today. You are Wonderful The following true story captured my heart. It happened several years ago in the Paris opera house. A famous singer … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Well, the time has finally come! The week of the Ya Ya Mid-Winter Retreat has  arrived! (Only this time it is either the week of the Ya Ya End of the Winter Retreat or Early Early Spring Retreat.) … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Friday night I watched the AARP (PBS) Great Performances Annual Awards. (It was the first time this feature film achievement award show has been televised.) The wonderful actress, Helen Mirren, was being honored with a lifetime achievement award. … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: In one of the daily devotionals I like to read occasionally the story of the heartfelt meeting between the risen Christ and Mary Magdalene in the garden appeared. It always touches me. If you remember the story, Mary … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Wednesday’s blog ended with this photo I took while waiting in traffic at Five Points…I just thought the fading sunlight was so pretty on the path and green foliage…everything was lighting up under the last sunbeams of the … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: When I pulled up to the house late yesterday afternoon, from keeping Eloise for Mollie to get ready for their trip, it was like the Bradford Pear had exploded blossoms while I was gone. What made the scene … Continue reading →

(Kelly Rae Roberts) Dear Reader: As a history teacher I have always found it fascinating to compare our interpretation, today, to some event in history… from the safe vantage point of decades and /or centuries later in hindsight…Yet how different … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: A few months ago I ordered a calendar and date book from Kelly Rae Roberts artworks. I just love my 2018 date book…it is adorable with her whimsical artwork on each page…then Anne gave me a 2017 calendar … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: There’s just something about tree houses that bring back such wonderful, childhood memories…secret codes (Pig Latin) hidden “treasures” and great hideaways when supper is ready and you aren’t. But the thing I remember most…were the “sacred” trust bond … Continue reading →