Sometimes life is just plain good. In this photo, I was two years old, with my brand-new baby brother, and on my daddy’s lap. Mom was smiling at me while she took the picture, and I knew I was loved. This is one of my favorite pictures of the three of us. I’ve always loved the smile ... Read More about Fancy Shoes
Big Girl Coloring
I love to color. This weekend, I spent some time with my colored pencils and what Conner (my 5 year old great-nephew) calls my "big girl coloring books." We sang together (Yes, the Oak Ridge Boys), shared laughs, and got serious about our "art." We talked about the red birds in the bush outside ... Read More about Big Girl Coloring
I Wish I Knew {A Legacy Story & A Poem}
That's me at Christmastime in 1963 wearing the black coat with the fake-fur trimmed collar - my smile is a little "off" because I had lost my two front teeth. The 2nd picture is of her with my brother and me not long before the end of her life. I love to remember my Grandma Pater - house dresses ... Read More about I Wish I Knew {A Legacy Story & A Poem}
Winter’s Song – A Poem
Winter's Song ~ by Joy DeKok The wind came in waves Across the harvested fields Singing winters song. I find writing Haiku (the Japanese form of poetry) refreshing. What is one of your favorite poetry forms? Joy ... Read More about Winter’s Song – A Poem
A Very Good Oh So Awful Bad Day in First Grade
(This is me in Sept 1963. The jumper was dark green cordouroy and the blouse had the same green striped on white. The curls are the courtsey of my pink sponge rollers. The band-aid could have been from any number of activities - I did everything fast and with enthusiasm - band-aids were a normal ... Read More about A Very Good Oh So Awful Bad Day in First Grade