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It's a Rose-Colored Glasses beautiful kind of summer when you have flowers! In my neighborhood, there's a book drop-off/pick-up post on the side of a street. I've got to drop off some books for the ones I've taken! I hope the Oregon Trail is still there when I go back--how'd I miss that... … Continue Reading
When you're in a hurry, and work is busy-busy-busy, this "instant" food-fix comes in handy; plus, it tastes homemade--instant but delicious. … Continue Reading
Live & Let Live [31] Fight for yourself, for your voice, for your human right to be alive--but do it wisely.Be respectful to all people, … Continue Reading
What Makes a Woman Beautiful/What makes a woman BE-- She's a true giver from her heart. Every single thing that she attributes to give to others, it came, first, from her heart; she follows through--she's a … Continue Reading
How to seriously make very good, wise use of my time-Not get caught up in politics, in hate sides, and in the Black Lives Matter Movement. For my own peace of mind and daily tranquility, I've let it all go.How to … Continue Reading
What is-- love. ? Seriously. Everyone, everybody, has their idea of it-- throwing in different facets of the very word. Maybe, just maybe, it's not one description. Perhaps, perhaps, it's what one … Continue Reading
Every woman's integrity: Human to human, I'm your equal.Human to human, I was created with value.Human to human, I was loved and planned by parents who wanted me born of them.Human to human, I am worth loving, … Continue Reading
This is not just a piece of clothing. For, one, it's vintage. But not just any vintage to me. I have my heart strings around this blazer! [I loved pairing it with pink] This is why--I had this one so many … Continue Reading
I'm prone to do a lot of binge watching. Yeah, shhh, I miss the Gilmore Girls (lol)--gotta admit that I miss that show!--current series needed. But would new shows of the Gilmore Girls be just as good as all … Continue Reading
"What is going on?"Again, loud & "clear"--I want to hear Dr. Fauci speak. I believe THE DOC.Who CARES what country has had the most tests!--We just want THE VACCINE. Children have always been "the spreader of … Continue Reading
Information to the website, Peace & Justice Memorial Garden in Montgomery listed here- https://youtu.be/lwgr_IMeEgA … Continue Reading
When little boys were raised to grow into immature guys (into old age), not ever into real men. When teenage boys were taught, long before their teens, to mistreat women. When they were shown by the jerks and/or a … Continue Reading
[Great Northern White Bean Pie w/Cornmeal Crust~by Susan Nuyt, Skirt in the Kitchen] Surprisingly, this is a wonderful pie. You'll want to hush your mouth just so you can eat more than one slice of this … Continue Reading
Be a person for all people. Truly be humanitarian, not out for oneself.When someone tells you that they're too busy to confirm anything, it says that they don't attach value to you. Dust yourself off.There's a way … Continue Reading
Turning the other cheek... Sometimes hard to do. We have our own set of opinions, rights, and yeah--feelings--"We the People". Do you have COVID-19?-- The year, 2019; not the number of COVID. Seriously … Continue Reading
We're not in this altogether. We're on separate sides. We don't like each other. In fact, we hate each other. The difference between sides: people who pretend/are misled by a vain leader v. the people who … Continue Reading
Societal Bananas The Pandemic is changing people. No question about it. Actually, they/we/ALL OF US were always a particular way, either side of the peel. Issues of the Pandemic, politically/other topics … Continue Reading
Apple-Fig Haroset This would be good for a Crisp dessert--a crumble with the combination of oats. Brown sugar, a must, I do believe! But this is a Passover dish; now Good Friday!... Leftovers I have, if … Continue Reading
Here I am, the headless woman again, lol... I'm on my front porch paring apples for a day-late Passover dish!Let's talk about body parts. Let's get physical with it, shall we?--I could have worn this shirt, long … Continue Reading
Funeral potatoes originated, the term, out of potato casseroles baked for post funeral gatherings; but also for holidays, of course-- "Christmas potatoes". And for those gushy weddings in June; "potatoes for a June … Continue Reading
The Lovely Magnolia Leaf, by Susan C. Kussman Miller I happened to find the lovely magnolia leaf that my Grandson "Little Drew" had presented to me, and I was so proud of that leaf! In fact, I was most … Continue Reading
Learn & Live [23] This virus is really bringing out the truths in people--separating the money-hungry, selfishness of certain individuals--from the good, decent people who are the genuine providers and … Continue Reading
This picture was taken so long ago. My father had cancer. But, at that time, he did not tell me. Not even through a long distance phone call. I finally knew, was told, in his last four years or so. I lived far … Continue Reading
We journal our lives in various ways.We're family-- different kinds of people that make up our Country, this great Nation that is still lacking. Unbelievably lacking.One brotherhood, friends or foes. Friend or … Continue Reading
I'm so glad that Easter is cancelled in churches across the land--because this virus needs to GO. God doesn't say to be a blooming idiot. I finally have a burst of energy after being in a sucker-match with … Continue Reading
Learn & Live [22] How can a leader be appreciated when he's hateful to the people, plus actions taken and inaction[s] not-- He's abusive and inappropriate for leading. It's excruciating to hear President … Continue Reading
How's it going... Are you currently residing in one of the cities that's under a curfew from 10 pm to 5 am? My dog's got to do her business when she better--since she insists on going for a short walk for TP … Continue Reading
I'm not going to pretend here. I'm not going to be that 'perfect' little girl that I'm expected to be, as though I'm suppose to be four. I'm a full grown woman. I don't belong to an organization to the point … Continue Reading
There are no words, no very words to say how this day has gone... When will we get those simple days back, again. I've closed more chapters today. All of this in our world, has clarified so much-- … Continue Reading
The Essential workers are keeping us afloat.IMPACT YOUR WORLDOur medical teams are the troops fighting for dear life to keep ALL of us alive in these perilous times--as much as possible.We are a hurting nation AND … Continue Reading
Maybe it's a black and white world, after all; that this is the new normal-- no color, no gray matter. Who really knows.Who should speak... ? The truth about religion addiction, omg... scary shit.The hoarding … Continue Reading
What would COVID-19 say if it could speak in audible terms? Most likely, not, "Sorry" ! The essential workers are the backbone of our nation.The stance on America: we want FACTS, not "a gut feeling". What is … Continue Reading
Nobody is immune.Let us not throw around false hope-- anywhere. But do have faith and hope.This is our modern-day plague. Gun sales and ammunition surge-- a common worry/concern...Could schooling be forever … Continue Reading
The picture is blurry--because nothing at the moment in our Country, in our world, is clear. But take a look at the cheerful pollyanna colors-- and there's nothing wrong with that--looking for the positive side … Continue Reading
This is a picture of my father--so long ago when he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was a teenager. I think I have that right. He ended up serving in the Korean War, defending his very Country-- the … Continue Reading
We're meant to keep going--no matter what, despite anything/everything.Prayers for Nashville, TN... 25 dead, and possibly still counting... makes you realize all the more what really matters about this thing we … Continue Reading
I'm having a rose-colored glasses kind of day-afternoon!It's 61 and sunny; a nip of chill on the porch, but a content day.Good to soak up some pleasant vitamin-D.Have you put away all things resembling Christmas?... … Continue Reading
I'm a grandmother!... and I will be a great one BECAUSE of the love that I have for my son... I learned this from where I came; again, thank you, parents and grandparents, who instilled family into my veins that … Continue Reading
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