Just ten days ago, I spent the day with Marti 

at a book signing, as she too, was a 

children's author. 

We visited the art museum afterward,

had lunch, and created so many

special memories. 

I can't believe she is gone.

I just wish the heartache

would lessen, 

and that I could rejoice on her

reunion with my father.

But it won't.

In Mourning

I will be absent from my blog for awhile, this morning my dear sister Marlene died unexpectedly from a heart attack. Please keep our family in your prayers, we are beyond devastated.  Thank-you.

Bird Watching

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My niece has a bird feeder outside her front window.

It's the perfect spot for bird watching,

as yesterday we witnessed 17 different

species partaking of her songbird feed.

From cardinals to harry and downy 

woodpeckers, orioles to rose breasted grossbeak,

chipping and white hooded sparrows,
gold and purple finches,

titmouse and morning doves,

blue jays and many more;

it made for a pleasant afternoon!

Happy Mother's Day

I wish all of you, my dear blog friends, 

a very wonderful Mother's Day! 

Whether children, pet children, or husband child,

you deserve a very special day!

Enjoy!

Melancholy

When Dad was alive, this swing sat in the backyard,

overlooking his gardens.

He and Mom spent many a moment

together, sitting there, contemplating the days

events, or just quietly swaying.

Dad is gone now, and the swing

now sits in my side yard. 

Mom is still with us, and has 

recently been diagnosed with Alzhiemer's.

Monday, as she sat on that same swing,

I couldn't help but tear up. 

Times have changed,

and the her future so unclear.

I miss my Dad terribly,

and wish like Hell he were here to

hold her again, and let her know

everything will be ok.

Like before.

Tyler Loves to Watch the Tele

Just chillin' with the Golden Girls.

Who remembers this episode?

And the Winner Is!?

 There's a winner? Then don't keep

us in suspense!

The winner is Pearl!

Congratulations!

You're book will 

be to you soon!