Monthly Archives: February 2022

Dear Reader: Isn’t it wonderful when we experience those days when everything just seems to fall in place. You don’t have to listen to ‘ elevator’ music’ for half an hour before placing an order on your phone, you are … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Have you ever taken a moment to wonder how a ” President’s Day” idea got started? President’s Day was originally established in 1885… in recognition of just one President-our first… George Washington! It remained that way for almost … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Some of you might remember when I received this real live succulent ” pumpkin planter ” from Susan Swicegood this past Halloween! She also gave one to all the family ” gals” and theirs lived a reasonable time … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Yesterday was an especially busy day… many errands run were secretive in nature-brainstorming a surprise for one grandchild’s special recognition coming soon! It involved some creativity and that is always fun! Another unexpected incident (that gave me a … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I think by now you have guessed what this year’s Valentines Boo Crew’s ” themed” gifts were: puzzles: Rutledge and Eva Cate got the ” adult ” ( 500 piece) Clemson puzzle and Eiffel Tower-so they are waiting … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I heard recently on a news report that Valentines Day is taking a ” hit” this year due to timing and the Super Bowl. Unfortunately Valentines Day falls on a Monday ( never a great ” party day … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: If I had a Valentine for every plant in my garden… hearts would be placed by each bush, tree, and flower! The love affair between man and plants originated as a symbiotic relationship …where not only did we … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: How many times have we heard slogans… like “We Are Part of the Solution” or ” Be a Part of the Solution.” It usually refers to an environmental or peace issue or an inequity along racial, gender, political, … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Yesterday was “D” Day! Dump all my tax forms in a bag and leave them with my tax preparer to do-I honestly don’t know him except by name. With Covid many preparers can use the required forms and … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Another overcast day outlined Tuesday’s weather but hope arrives today with the return of the sun and warm, yes warm, temperatures. I have thought about this and decided that light and hope form an eternal symbiotic relationship! Think … Continue reading →