Pollyanna was one of our dogs when I was a child. Polly was part beagle but thought she was human. "Polly & Her People" -- Granddaddy C. , me Popi and Polly. Kind of stereo typical Texans in cowboy hats. Ok, my dad wasn't really a Texan. He was an Okie but lived in Texas … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Polly
Throwback Thursday: Little One
This one goes way back. I'm the little one in the center. L-R: Dad, Grandma, Mom peaking head around Grandma, Me, Great-Grandma R in background, Great-Granddad.
Throwback Thursday: May 31, 1959
Note: Originally Posted June 1, 2008. This is has always been one of my favorite picture in my parents' wedding album. I have always thought they looked so cool in this picture. As a teenager, I would look at this and wonder what happened to my parents, they used to be cool. Now I understand, … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: May 31, 1959
Mother’s Day Re-Post: Lessons I Learned from my Grandma.
Thought I would re-post this in honor of my Mom and grandmothers. I begin thinking about some things I learned from my grandma. Put God first. Family is important. That I was loved. There is no doubt that Grandma loved me. She also shared God’s love with me. Respect and take care of your elders. … Continue reading Mother’s Day Re-Post: Lessons I Learned from my Grandma.
Purple Up for Military Kids
April the "Month of the Military Child". It is sponsored by Operation Military Kids. Monday, April 15 is Purple Up for Military Kids in several states. States that are officially participating in the OMK: Purple Up for Military Kids event: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Minnesota Montana New Hampshire … Continue reading Purple Up for Military Kids
Aspergers and the Media
One of the TV show's I watch regularly is NBC's Parenthood. Parenthood follows the challenges and daily lives of Zeke (Craig T. Nelson) & Camile Braverman (Bonnie Bedelia) Braverman and their adult children. One of on-going story-lines revolves around Adam (Peter Kraus) & wife Kristina (Monica Potter) and the challenges they face raising Max (Max … Continue reading Aspergers and the Media
National Cookie Day: Grannies Oatmeal Cookies
In honor of National Cookie Day I am posting one of my favorite cookie recipes. Grannies Oatmeal Cookies ½ C soft shortening 1 C brown sugar 1 egg 1 C sifted flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 C raisins 2 C oatmeal 2 T milk ½ tsp soda ¼ tsp Nutmeg Mix all … Continue reading National Cookie Day: Grannies Oatmeal Cookies
The Dee Zone 