The Good Old Days, Wanderlust & Happy Thoughts

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Saturday, July 12, 2025

The First of Many More Beauties Arrived This Morning

I noticed this lovely lady when I was at the sink, looking out my kitchen window. I am crossing my fingers that the deer visiting my yard don't make a meal out of her. 🌺 Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

A Beauty in Her Day, the Stories This Old Lady Could Tell Are Priceless

When I come across an old farmhouse like this beauty, and believe me, there is no shortage of them along the Appalachian Mountains, I wonder why people just let them go. She could be so much more stunning with a fresh coat of paint. Taking a wild guess at her age, I believe she was built in the late... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Happy Thoughts and Advice from A 100-Year-Old Woman Living Her Best Life

Florida resident Mildred Kirschenbaum is going viral on social media with this piece of life advice. “I want to share a thought about attitude. I recently turned 100 years old. And yet, I have friends who are 15-20 years younger, and their attitudes are going to cause them not to survive to my age.... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 29, 2025

This Little Cutie is Guilty as Charged for Eating My Flowers and Berries

There is an abundance of deer running amok up and down the river along the railroad tracks next to my house. They have a hearty appetite this time of year for flowers. While they are adorable, they are destructive. We feed them corn to deter them from our lilies and bushes, but they know what they... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Fresh Made Mud Pies Made from Mud Puddles Was Also a Part of the Picture

One of my fondest memories was making mud pies at my Mommom's house, using the miniature cake pans that came with my Easy Bake oven. Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 21, 2025

The Sight of These Unexpected Visitors is A Lovely One

They were basking in the sun while I sprayed a light mist on my lilies. Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 19, 2025

The Man Who Dared to Save Over 7,000 Lives with His Strange Exhibit

Although he claims to have earned a medical degree, no records have ever been found to back up his status as a licensed medical doctor. Despite not having a medical degree, Dr. Martin Couney saved over 7,000 lives through strange carnival exhibits that charged.25 cents. In the early 1900s, when the... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Happy Father's Day to All of the Wonderful Dads Out There

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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Gramma Says, Thank You!

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Friday, June 6, 2025

When You Have A Reading Problem

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