Category Archives: Nostalgia

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Stella

To all our mothers and grandmothers and great-grandmothers too – Have a happy and relaxing day! A recycled post with one addition – I hope you don’t mind – I like to read the old posts, but that’s just me! … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

Today in history – spreading the alarm “through every Middlesex village and farm”

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Stella

One of the first poems I tried to memorize was Paul Revere’s ride. I didn’t make it all the way through, but I did get the first part committed to memory, and some of it is still up there! Here … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Stella

It doesn’t seem possible that my mom, Jessie, has been gone for almost 21 years. It can’t be so! Of course, she is still in my heart and my head, and will be until it is time for me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Nostalgia, Poetry, Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Mailboxes and Old Barns

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Stella

Most of you are familiar with our friend, Sharon, who comments here regularly. You have probably read her posts (lovingly referred to as MBOB) at Conservative Treehouse on Sunday mornings in past years. You may even know that Sharon wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, History, Nostalgia | 23 Comments

Where the bluebonnets bloom

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Stella

This post is really an excuse to share beautiful flower pictures, and a favorite video/song. But while I’m doing that, here is a guide to viewing the famous bluebonnets of the Texas hill country (and other things to do there).

Posted in Music, Nostalgia | 8 Comments

Poetry – The Beauty Of Language

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Stella

What is the purpose of poetry?  Why do we write in verse, when we could say directly what we have to say much more easily? What has been said about the subject?  I found the following quotes: When power leads … Continue reading →

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My Spring

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Stella

In the cold North, Spring comes in gradually.  Maybe it is because Winter is overstaying its time, and I watch more carefully to spot Spring’s coming, but every year I notice the small things that tell me that we are … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Nostalgia, Poetry, Uncategorized | 29 Comments

Romance – Poems and Songs

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Stella

Originally, I wrote this in honor of my 50th wedding anniversary. Of course, I was divorced long ago and, even if I had not divorced, my ex-husband is no longer alive, so it wasn’t a real anniversary. Instead, I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Poetry, The Culture, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Countdown to Christmas – Lights, Music, and Poetry

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Stella

This is the place to share your 2017 Christmas cheer! Here is my first entry: Enjoy!

Posted in Family, Holidays, Nostalgia, Poetry, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Gift Week, Day Five – Your Fondest Wish

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Stella

Today, I want to know what you would like to have this year for Christmas. I want to know what material gift(s) you want. Is it a particular kind of clothing – perhaps a cashmere coat? Maybe a beautiful ring … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 Presidential Race, Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 62 Comments