Category Archives: Family

Celebration of Summer in Verse

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Stella

I really love summer, especially the earliest part, and I know that I’m not alone. The grass is green, the trees and flowers are blooming, birds are singing, bugs are buzzing. And a favorite poem that reminds me of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Nostalgia, Poetry, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

My Father’s Day

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Stella

This is a repeat, but a good one, as I remember and honor my dad. I feel grateful that he was the man who raised me and helped to make me the person I am today. Here’s a little bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays | 8 Comments

Ernie Harwell’s Definition of Baseball

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Stella

Ernie Harwell was a true gentleman. An old-school gentleman who wasn’t afraid to show emotion and talk about how much he cared about his marriage and his wife. We were lucky to have him as the announcer for the Detroit … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, The Culture | 2 Comments

This morning’s laugh …

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Stella

A blast from the past. Menagerie, this one is for you!   When I first posted this back in 2019, czar answered it this way: “No, Mommy, I said I wanted you to become a Pole dancer…”

Posted in Family, Humor, The Culture | 3 Comments

Dreams, Desires, Possibilities

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Stella

I have experienced a couple of times the power of believing in my dreams, recognizing possibilities, and finding the path. The lesson (which I must constantly be reminded of) is that we should ask God to help us when we … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

The Lucky Generation

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Stella

I think so!

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The Search For Our Roots

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Stella

Most of us are curious about our ancestors – who they were, what they did, what kind of world did they live in?  We want to know because those who came before us determined, in great part, what and who … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Gardening on the cheap – particularly for beginners

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Stella

If you don’t have a vegetable garden now, but think you might want to start one, here are some ideas for keeping costs down and effort minimal. Here is Jessica, again, from Roots and Refuge Farm. This video is from … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Gardening, Hobbies & General Interest | 3 Comments

Paul Harvey – So God Made A Farmer

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Stella

Since it is gardening season, and we are all farmers on a small scale, I thought it was time to repeat this excellent essay by Paul Harvey. Enjoy!

Posted in Family, Hobbies & General Interest, The Culture | 1 Comment

Yummy Summer Food to enjoy with family and friends

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Stella

A food repeat, just in time for Memorial Day! I would love to know what you are cooking for the holiday. I meal prepped boneless chicken thighs yesterday, so I’ll probably have that with some sort of vegetable sides. Maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, cooking, Family, Nostalgia, Recipes, The Culture, Uncategorized | 16 Comments