What do you see when you look at the pets in your family? Do you see a creature who possesses an ability to think and reason? Have you ever considered them as having been given a heart to “Love” you? Have you ever watched closely when your pet is presented with [...]
Yes, it’s that time of year once again. Christmas memories.
Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder
Ah, the simplicity of times past. I wonder if Laura witnessed the battle of words that [...]
I don’t think that any of us need a reminder of how quickly time can pass us by. As I have spent quite a bit of time lately researching the lives of my ancestors, I’ve come to realize that much of what I am surrounded by at this very moment in time, my knick knacks, [...]
I thought that I would end this 3 part series with a video clip of the parade that I wrote about in part 1. It’s 16 minutes long and ends with a beautiful version of “Taps” the song that I wrote about in part 2. Have a wonderful day, hug a vet [...]
Be forewarned! Kleenex alert! I never knew the whole story behind the origins of this song. It is one that is far too touching and moving to stay on a dusty old shelf destined to be forgotten. I found this story, TAPS: The Story Behind the Bugler on the following website. [...]