One of my prized possessions is a quilt that was made by my Grandma's mother (my great-grandmother). She was the love of my granddad's life. They both loved to sing hymns. My Great-grandmother died during the flu pandemic of 1918 at the age of 29. We have so few of her quilts or other items … Continue reading ABC Wednesday: Q is for Quilt
ABC Wednesday: P is for Polly
Pollyanna was one of our dogs when I was a child. Polly was part beagle and was pretty spoiled. My parents were concerned that she would not like having me around but decided that it was her job to guard me. Polly was a part of the family. She loved to go to Dairy Queen … Continue reading ABC Wednesday: P is for Polly
N is for Nicky
Nicky was my dog that lived at my grandparent's house. OK, he actually belonged to my grandparents but I claimed him as my own. My grandparents always spoiled Nicky, just like they spoiled me. He liked for my Granddaddy to feed him peppermints and rock him in the rocking chair. Nicky refused to go out … Continue reading N is for Nicky
Dadsense
A few months ago I posted The Momsense Song by Anita Renfroe. In an effort to give Dad's equal time she now has the Dadsense song you just have to watch it.
More About the Blue Ridge Community
Recently my ABC Wednesday entry featured a glimpse of the Blue Ridge Community. Since posting those pictures I have been sent more pictures and thought I would share some more about Blue Ridge. While I never lived at Blue Ridge my mom and grandparents grew up there. I did spend time at my Granny's house, … Continue reading More About the Blue Ridge Community
Top 10: Household Tips
Today's Top 10 features household tips. Most are not original ideas, at least one is though, so I'm sure you've heard them before. #10: Use lemon to clean the garbage disposal. I usually cut the lemon in half or just run a piece through the disposal after I used it. It gives the kitchen a … Continue reading Top 10: Household Tips
B is for Blue Ridge Community (Hamilton County Texas)
At one time Blue Ridge was a busy farming community with a school, a store and a church. My mom and grandparents grew up in the Blue Ridge Community; even though I have never lived in there it is the place of my roots. At one time Grannie's farm was a thriving farm complete with … Continue reading B is for Blue Ridge Community (Hamilton County Texas)
The Dee Zone 