My love of pianos and piano music always pulls me to take a second look at any piano, but especially at the antique ones. I especially love the square pianos, probably from childhood visits with a neighbor, Miss Robbie, of my paternal grandparents who had one in her antique filled living room. These are a … Continue reading Antique Pianos
Memorial Day evening - grilling some hot dogs and corn and using my new fire starter. It doesn't take much to make me happy, does it? I find it really is the simple things that bring me joy.
My love of vintage things has expanded from just looking at pictures and any display I happen upon to actually wanting vintage things to have in my possession to use and enjoy. These little clip earrings immediately reminded me of my Mother's costume jewelry that I so loved as a child. Theses were marked $2 … Continue reading The Vintage Find
A mid-December trip took me on roads I had never traveled before, much to my delight. I had traveled through Lubbock before, but never had the opportunity to spend any significant time there. My nephew's graduation from Texas Tech University gave me that opportunity as well as new sights to see along a new route. … Continue reading Sustainable Energy: Then & Now
I'm in love with this pillbox hat I picked up for a few $$$ at a charity event. Yes, I wore it to church this morning and I plan to wear it more because...hat's are just too much fun!
The Tower of the Americas isn't as old as some of the buildings in downtown San Antonio, but as a 50-year old landmark it does have an interesting past that deserves a blog post. Hop over to Doorway Into the Past to read more.
Yes, it appears that this Art Deco building has been terribly defiled, but truthfully, I love it!
For many years the little white angel spent most of the year in a box with other Christmas decorations that would be briefly displayed and then put away. She had been a trinket-type Christmas gift from either a friend or co-worker, but had such a sweet serene face that she had been kept. … Continue reading The Broken Wing
Come and find the quiet center in the crowded life we lead, Find the room for hope to enter, Find the frame where we are freed: Clear the chaos and the clutter, Clear our eyes that we can see all the things that really matter, Be at peace, and simply be. --Shirley … Continue reading The Quiet Center
All I have done is water these amaryllis bulbs and cover the plants during the worst of our winter weather. In turn I have been rewarded with an explosion of blooms - 12 stalks with 4 blooms each to be exact. I will not complain about cold weather from now on as I truly think … Continue reading Amaryllis Profusion
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
Growing and harvesting a bounty of blessings in my potager.
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
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It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It is the small, simple things of life that bring us peace
It ain't all moonlight and magnolias
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Small Simple Things of Life 