Mary Margaret knew true love for her Lance. In 1803, their wedding was interrupted by war and did not happen on Valentine's Day. She waited for all her life. Written in 2012
My Grandmother Knight was a true country baker. It was a honor to have a slice of her Spicy Tomato Soup Cake, served with her special Lemon Tea.
This article provides a basic Italian egg noodle dough recipe, recipes for fettuccine, cannelloni, lasagne, and tagliatelle, and also a meat sauce recipe.
Congress should be the protector of all Americans and not just the privileged few that are represented by the biggest Oinkers for their voters. Who needs lobbyists when we have Republicans and Democrats in Congress?
Echos of good times float through my memory, making me smile as I recall being a child during the Holidays. Favorite songs, games, playmates, and always saying 'Yes Mam and No Mam, to live a little longer in my mothers good graces. Good times were also strict with Mama.
My Great Grandmother Sistrunk and her sister visited the Appalachian people many times, sharing knowledge, recipes, seasonal harvest pecans and food. My Grandmother Knight told me so many stories her mother and aunts shared with her about their mountain friends.
The broom of justice needs to be used to sweep our Congress clean. This is just the beginning for the greedy members of Congress who are traitors to our American government and its people. Democrats, Republican,,Libertarian, Green, and Constitution parties
Care, custody, and control must be brought to the attention of Congress concerning the health of our President Biden. America is in great jeopardy. and needs to be addressed and corrected. Neither party seems to care about this issue. What goes around comes back around for attention.
My grandmother Knight, told me many stories about her life growing up on the Suwannee River and about her papa. He was a man of many talents and shared them with his children. Here is one story I remember she told me as a bedtime story: And I have this recipe to share with my recipe friends.
Grilled scallops were one of Daddy’s signature recipes for our summertime beach parties. Mama loved this dish, and so did we!
Have the elderly become forgotten in the fast-paced social world of today? People are so busy making a living and trying to feed their families in this exorbitant market today. Our country seems to ignore seniors who need the care and concern of their families and Congress.
Loneliness can cause physical pain in the heart and mind. It can contribute to depression in women who are widows, singles, or married. You can be lonely in a crowd or in a marriage. Each community should have a group hand-picked to visit and monitor the Elderly to verify their social activity.
Mama and her sister, my aunt Dora, and all the children of both were woken early and put in the car for a Saturday trip to the farm. There would be other women there for the "Recipe Party.' The woman loved all this, and we did too; we played, got dirty, and ate everything in sight. It was Saturday!
My parents had weekly picnics and cookouts in their large, shaded backyard. Mama might decide to put chickens on the rotisserie and grill hamburgers. Two of our neighbors, Iris and Sue, would join us. And Sue's Cocker spaniel named Pug. Other friends would come too.
My mother and her sisters were always making up new recipes for their families and going to recipe parties with their group of lady friends. Here is a great prepared mix they got at a recipe party or make it up themselves.
As an animal lover all my life, I have always had a pet. Now, I have felines—the most beautiful and smart cats. I live in the countryside, where I enjoy befriending animals that come through my woods when they are hungry. I always have something to give them to eat. I fed a fox spaghetti once.
After working all day, I come home to my beloved cats and take a deep breath. Then I decide what is fast and easy to fix for my dinner. Of course, it has to be healthy, or I will not have the energy for a good life.
My Dangerous Fishing Adventure with Clint at Springboard Lake It is difficult to fit my non-fiction stories into "topics" when they are about life and how I make it fun and exciting most of the time. Living in the backwoods of Florida is a great pleasure and suits me fine.
The human spirit is a blessing because it can take a hard punch from the reality of life and jump back up to face the world again with a smile. I think of all the women I know and have known who are earth angels with one goal in mind: to help others.
Margorie Taylor Greene is an American politician and who has served as the 14th Congressional District of Georgia's representative since 2001. She speaks out for Americans and our country. We need more like her. My opinion about her has changed from negative to positive.
My mother-in-law, Mildred, was one of the best cooks in our community. I was smart enough not to try and compete with her. She taught me a lot about cooking and baking.
Reincarnation is believed by millions around the world, today. 51% of People Believe in Reincarnation. Many Christians talked about it today, as did my grandmother and her friends. What one believes or does not believe is a human right. I believe it was taken out of the Bible,.eons ago.
When it comes to the children and the elderly of any country, I will be there to voice my opinion. I will speak out loud and clear against all negative issues concerning their wellbeing, in my opinion. I will speak out loud and clear against all negative issues concerning their wellbeing.
My grandmother's childhood friend Carmella came from Italy. This potato dumplings recipe came from Carmella's family.
Cousin Pearl was my grandmother's second cousin. She grew up on the rivers of Florida, where her father worked as a riverboat captain in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The heart knows who to love and does not listen to the opinion of any human being. It will recall a past love that your mind is trying to forget. You cannot tell your heart who to love.
Life is not a fair place to be sometimes, especially when a special person is taken away who gave so much to others with loving care. And then the evil ones are still here, breathing the air that an angel should be using. It actually makes my heart hurt for the injustices in life.
Love, like our bodies, requires daily nourishment. Remember the song about how a heart cannot be made to love? You will know it when you feel it in your heart. When you find love, give it what it needs without smothering it. It takes two to make it grow.
Love should be revered, cherished, and protected so it will flourish through the years of a couple’s life. It needs to be the strongest bond between two people and nourished with attention, kindness and devotion to one another.
Aunt Sarah used to bake this cherry cake whenever the preacher came to visit. It was his favorite!
A broken heart is fixable if not forgotten in one's lifetime. It does not matter if it is a man or woman; the pain is a fierce scar on the heart that might heal over, but it scars.
As a career woman for the majority of my life, I have revamped many of my recipes so that when I get home at night, I can prepare a delicious meal for my family. And since I am now a homebody, these reciipes are still great for one or two people.
You cannot tell your heart what to feel or who to love; it has its own path to follow. You cannot force a heart to love someone.
A holiday memory of a grandmother and her grandchildren and their pets spending a wonderful day together, a little rhyming poem recalling the past
My precious grandmother would give me a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie and a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream in a baby bowl, and I would sit on the back porch eating it while I watched the hens catch bugs and eat them. They seemed happy and I was happy with my ice cream/cookie bowl.
I wrote this years ago to entertain my four nephews when they spent the weekend with us at our hunting camp. This is about a young girl and her pony, Van Gogh. She met two cougars in one day, one to fear and one to love, maybe.
My poems are sometimes inspired by a true event that happened in my life or my best friend's. I dipped into the truth box and shared this with you.
We would never stop reading if our hearts could write down our deepest thoughts and desires. Faith walks with us through the fog and rain, good times and bad. Love is the first emotion we share with others, family, and friends.
When a husband, wife, partner, or lover leaves this earth, many hearts are broken. The door to grief opens to many days of longing for the one who has gone. They are in the spirit world but staying with us as long as possible.
This Peach Cobbler for two can be made quickly after a 9 to 5 job or even a day of shopping. It is perfect for two people, with no leftovers.
Reminiscing is sometimes medicine for the mind. If you are feeling melancholy, write a poem about a happy time, and it will make you smile.
A day of thanks for our blessings and to share them with friends and family. And no one did it better than the mountain people then and now on Thanksgiving Day. And how they plan for winter video.
Adventure can be found by young children, especially during a holiday like Thanksgiving celebrations. These children of the Appalachian Mountains were mature enough to hunt this year for their community. Everyone was aware that ten-year-old boys and a nine-year-old girl could hunt for food.
Love can be fickle and change with regard to one's affection. It happens, and when it does, a strong person walks away from negativity.
The women in my family loved to cook, bake, and share recipes. I appreciate that the recipes were passed down to me so I can share them with family and friends. It was their way of showing their love for family with the delicious meals they placed before them.
Red lips make most men stop and stare—unless their attention mode is somewhere it should not be—maybe. I wrote this poem in 2012 to cheer up a friend—it made her laugh.
One of my most cherished memories is the day Granny Purvis and I harvested mustard greens from her garden and then cooked this delicious dish together.
I wrote this poem in 2013. It is a little on the negative side. This is after having lunch with some friends who are researchers. The topic of the day with them was bad relationships.
My aunt Linnie was beloved by everyone who knew her. She was also a wonderful cook.
Modern-day women are bravely using their own planning to live after 60, 70, and 80. It is their time to grab joy and experience their excellent planning for the future. It is time to live and enjoy the things you did not have time for while raising a family, growing your career, or both.
Aunt Ruth was my mother's best friend and one of the happiest people I have ever known. My family loved her. She was born in Georgia, and she had a beautiful accent that matched her kind and giving heart.
Like a diamond, life has many facets. It takes a brave, strong woman to love a man and then say goodbye because of war. This is her story. I wrote this in 2014.
I recently rediscovered the recipe for this low-calorie cherry nut bread. It was a great favorite of mine when I was a teenager. It was in Mama's oldest cookbook.
I am writing this message for all the hungry eyes that are seeking an answer to these questions: Will I find love again? Will another man love me unconditionally like he did? Will I be capable of loving another?
I wrote this poem in 1993, when I began researching my family tree. I am a tender-hearted person who worries about how women were treated eons ago. Were they honored on wagon trains as an equal mate and loved?
Edie and I were best friends since we were five years old. We kept our neighborhood hopping with our adventures.
Our family loved strawberries fixed in any recipe during the summertime, or eaten freshly washed without anything else added. This recipe was one of our favorites.
My mama was an excellent cook and a creator of her own recipes. This one was given to her at a recipe party. Enjoy!
Love is an emotion that is shared, written about, discussed, and portrayed in films—all aspects of love. Love does not listen to your mind; it only listens to your heart.
I have trusted this Peach Cobbler recipe for many years, and my family and friends rave about it.
Our great-grandmother Sistrunk enjoyed baking for her family and the community where they lived in Florida. Her notes date this recipe to 1900.
Naked without Milk, Butter or Eggs. My cheese and macaroni recipe is one I invented/created because of my love for cheese and macaroni without the unnecessary added calories and carbs. My nephews loved this simple and delicious recipe. This recipe is healthier and tastes terrific,
I can envision my Great-Grandmother Sistrunk in her South Carolina kitchen peeling cantaloupes for her many recipes. Nothing was ever wasted; if it wasn't eaten immediately it was canned for the winter months.
Aunt Sally was brilliant in the kitchen. This was one of her special dessert recipes. If we had a time machine, my sisters, cousins, and I could visit all our wonderful, talented relatives and watch them create. If only we had one!
My husband, Clint, made the most delicious potato soup I’ve ever eaten. When I was sick in bed, I knew what I would get to eat. I will miss him forever and a day, and all his special cooking to celebrate our lives.
My mama, Lelia, taught me how to make this delicious pound cake when I was 10 years old. It is so moist it melts in your mouth. My sister made this for Thanksgiving with pecans and it was so delicious. Better than pecan pie to me.
This divinity cake comes from my great-grandmother Sistrunk. She made it for special events, and the recipe was passed down through the generations.
Slow cookers are great for making the best recipes and saving time for the cook. Friends of mine fix their slow cookers and go to work. Coming home after a hard day with dinner cooked is a joy for them.
This peach cobbler is quick and easy, not to mention delicious.
Christy's Movie Review: One of my favorite movies takes place back in 1912, when mountain people taught you about city life rather than the other way around.
I started making this recipe during a summer camping weekend trip. I basically made it up from ingredients left over from a strawberry shortcake dessert. I make up recipes all the time.
The 1960s saw many first-time occurrences. My second favorite president was elected to be our leader. The 1960s were not always peaceful, but they were an unforgettable time for those living then..
I loved this recipe so much when I was two years old that my grandmother named it "Bobbi Blue" for me. Everything she cooked was wonderful, but this was one of my top favorites. I would go with her to pick the berries at a neighbor's farm.
We can thank our grandmothers and great-grandmothers for sharing their helpful household hints. My mother had some of her own. Thank you all.
Memorial Day is not just another day to the ones who suffered the loss of a loved one. Little Jodie knew how much it mattered. Children are aware of so much more than adults give them credit for, and they love more. Written May 9, 2011.
During World War II, my grandmother made her pineapple upside-down cake in honor of her only son, who was a POW. This cake was the only one he would eat.
My aunt Dora worked two jobs, but she still loved to bake and prepare healthy meals for her family. She lived to be 92 years old. She was like a second mother to me and my sisters.
My grandmother made this fruitcake every year until she was no longer able. So, I became her hands as she told me what to do. We made it together.
My great-grandmother Sistrunk gave this recipe to my grandmother Knight. It was written in 1938 in pencil, so naturally it was faded and difficult to read. However, I managed to read it. I am a lemon lover, so I might try this recipe. My sister makes it as one of her favorites desserts
These are my grandmother's notes, written in the 1930s, about favorite sandwich fillings.
Not to be ugly, however, my sister and I saw a woman in Walmart that dressed like an old-fashioned Milk Maid. When I returned home, I wrote this poem in 2013. I don't know about up north, but in the south Walmart is the place to see the unbelievable dressed people.
Life's most precious gift is the gift of "love." Without the one you love and hold dear to your heart, there is no joy in life. Love does not stop when one dies—it is carried into the spirit world to return to earth if a true love waits. I believe this with all my heart and soul.
Since I was a child, I've had a thing for cowboys. My grandma Knight took me to the movies on Saturdays. We had so much fun watching all the action. When my friend Dorothy invited me on a trip to Texas, I was so excited. I did not see a cowboy or a tumbleweed. I wrote this poem in 2012 for myself.
Love is where you find it--here on earth or in time travel. If you are a believer it might happen to you too.
True love is like magic, it appears when you are not looking for it. You might be surprised by it at some lonely time in your life. Maybe, you are an empty nester, single parent, widow, widower or a young career person, or retired. . Written in 6/17/2011
The actions of a few have hurt so many in our country today. We were shut-ins for two years because of the pandemic. Now we have a new president. I write what I see, not what the Republican or Democratic parties think. In America today, nothing is accomplished because the two would rather fight.
Only the ones who experience being lonely can sing and write about it. It's seed becomes a root in your heart. Its vines of sadness wraps around your soul; leaving you alone with your grief.
Victorian women were raised during a time of tea parties, romance, balls, sitting for portraits, measurement for beautiful dresses and gowns. They learned to be strong women--to take charge when men were not present. Poem written 01/01/2012
We are reminded of young love every Valentine Day. It begins in the first grade or sooner. As age marches on our hearts remember and our minds recall the magic of first love, young love. Written in 2015
Young love that is true love is more often looked upon by parents as "puppy love." Therefore, the parents do not want their daughter to become too serious about a boy. Parents break up the young lovers and forbid them to never see each other again—alone. This is wrong! I wrote this in 2013.
Our Mother went to Heaven 34 years ago. We miss her every day and think of her often. I can still hear her voice in my heart. She was loved by so many and just thinking about how she helped many with her love and care; makes me smile through my tears. I wrote this in 2012.
Our ancestors are the original Americans who crossed oceans and faced many perils to place their feet on the new land. I wrote this in 2013.
Many are not aware how a young child can have a burdened heart. Little Suzanne was searching for her grandfather--a man she had never seen. Can you relate? I can and like both of us it turned out unfulfilled a sad ending. I wrote this in 2012.
She loved a man who no longer lived in her earthly world; however, true love never dies. True love is not the love of friends or even relatives; it is the love that does not die with the body. How many people really have true love? Do you? Think about it. Written in 2013.
Adored by Him---Is a love story of the greatest gift that life has to give---and that is an unconditional love between two people. They adored and cherished each other all through the years---loving. Written in 2013 after a day of shopping, my mind kept jumping to this pregnant girl sitting alone.
Sunflowers have been one of my favorite flowers since I was 14. My first boyfriend gave me a bouquet of Sunflowers on our first church date. My mother was very strict. It was a waste of my time to tell her other girls my age was going to the movies with boys. Mama's rules Written in 2012.
I wrote this in 2012 for a male friend who needed to think about why his relationships failed. Seek in the right places for a woman who is right for you. I told him to make a list of what he cherishes most in a woman. Also, please ensure that you are both compatible in the important things in life.
If you choose a man who will make you happy, you will cherish every moment spent with this wonderful man. I wrote this poem in 2012 for no apparent reason. However, I am thinking I need a magical genie to make this man real for me and a few of my friends. WOW!!
In my Family Tree research I found two Native American Chief Ancestors. Now, I am beginning to feel like a DNA experiment. However, I am very proud to have them as part of my family tree. I wrote this poem in 2012. Life is full of surprises.
Daydreams or dreams at night can seem so real that one can carry the feeling of rapture for days. I wrote this poem in 12/17/2011 when I was working on my family tree. I had ancestors who fought on both sides in the American Civil War. And,I thought of my favorite President Abraham Lincoln.
What makes your world is what you believe in. The spirit world is real for many who have suffered a loss of a lover, parents, a child or relatives. It is the faith we will see them again. True love never dies--you heard it as a spirit whispers his/her good-byes.
I love writing stories about the early 1900s. In the early 1900s, it was almost a common occurrence for adoption agencies to place homeless children into good homes. In 1911, many couples were willing to adopt children to add to their families, and childless families found this to be a blessing too.
When a new baby is born into a family it is a blessing; and a learning experience for the little sister who came first. I can relate to this as I was the little sister who came first.
Love is a beautiful experience when your heart is awakened to new emotions. Each petal of a blooming rose represents a step toward a greater, more enduring, deeper desire. This is being in love with a person who is worthy of your trust and giving your whole heart to love.
For Father's Day, especially for single dads who are dedicated to care for their child or children with a loving heart. A child can feel love at a very early age and will always remember the one person who gave their love freely to them. God Bless all Fathers. Written 02/21/2013
First, any man I spend time with will be a gentleman, and he will be kind, loving and makes me happy with his delightful ways. Woman should always demand the best and they will receive it or say goodbye.
My learning about God and Jesus was taught in 'The Old Church of God.' I learned at a very young age because of my Grandmother Knight. I can still hear the songs from that little white church, flowing through my mind. Now, these wonderful Christians are singing in Heaven.
I wrote this in 2015 for my ill husband. He loved for me to read my poems and stories to him. He had suffered five stokes and Dementia. I read to him and we watched his western movies--until he had sundowner. Sundowner made him irritable as the day progresses. Then, I read in the mornings to him.
This is a poem of a true experience I had with my Grandpa Jernegan. We were collecting for children who lived with a single parent. And, this was eons ago it seems,but I can remember it better than yesterday. No one knew who received the money because the local doctor was the Angel who delivered it.
A beautiful smile given automatically without thought tells others you care enough to smile. I have always been a smiling person, especially when I worked with children. In my previous job of screening for job placement, I always had a ready smile to greet and put people at ease.
Raindrops became a little country girl's entertainment. When it rained I would lean off the porch and fill my little "Shirley Temple Glass" and drink it. Then I would fill it for Mama and Grandmother. Written May 10th 2021 --A Poem in Response to Brenda's 13th Week Word Challenge-Raindrops
When two hearts find their Soulmate---race does not matter. A Cowboy and a beautiful Native American Indian Maid met in a rather unusual way. I wrote this poem in 2012 after researching my family tree. My ancestors came from Switzerland and Germany with Two Indian Chiefs added in America USA.
I wrote this in January 2015---A love story from eons ago between a handsome warrior and a beautiful Indian girl. When the wilderness spoke of love to this warrior--it set his heart ablaze with such passion he could not stop until Morning Glory was his wife.
Children are the hearts of all families and communities. All around the world, there are special people who give tender, loving care to children who are alone. My poem shows how a man did this very thing for a little boy. I made this man up in my poem, but I love him anyway.
We all love to share our loves, experiences good or bad, happy or sad by words we share. My journey in life has produced many poems and some I will share--and others will stay in my heart for me to recall for my own joy. I wrote this poem in 2014 about a real experience of a childhood friend.
I wrote this poem in 2012 about a woman who loved with all her heart. She loved one man, the father of her son. He rejected her love because he was selfish and wanted to ride with his biker friends. Now, will his grown son reject him? Then he will know how she felt—until she cried.
A true friendship is as rare as a perfect pearl, and I fortunately had one. I got us into trouble growing up. I was a hyper-Tomboy. We met when we were five years old, and our journey began and ended when she moved from Florida after being my bridesmaid and very best friend.I loved our days together
Underwater animals can and will be a diver's best friend. Many events were reported from divers personal experiences with large sea animals. Friends of divers come in all sizes to protect and save their lives. I am a Floridian water baby who spends many summers at the beach.
Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury, DBE, is a wonder to behold in theater, television, and film. On this day, happy birthday! She was born on October 16, 1925! She would be 98 years old. I will share some of her talents that I appreciate most about this beautiful and talented lady. I love her still.
Every American should learn about slavery. It was not taught well in school, in my opinion. It is our duty to find out as much as possible about this topic. We need to know what happened in America and why people became slaves and indentured servants.
Halloween is in full bloom in stores across America, with candy filling the shelves. And, costumes are on racks waiting to be bought for children to have fun. Will there be fun this Halloween? In my opinion, it would be a sin not to have a carnival and trick or treat.
Four Beautiful Actresses who are an asset to any action film they are in performing their self defensive moves. The viewers are frozen to their sets watching these talented women.
Aquariums are the best vacation for families. Everyone learns about and is delighted to see the underwater creatures that live there. I love the sea creatures and the beauty of our underwater world. So many beautiful fish, corals, and creatures we have probably never seen in their saltwater world.
We are a strong people, and we will win this battle.
Suddenly you are alone-- learning how to function living in the country. Where can you find help? YouTube showed me how to fix my a/c, water pump, cut my hair and find any recipe I wanted. It also answered all my questions about the Keto Diet which helped me in weight lost. It is my best friend.
When love is found, it takes two people to nurture it and keep it alive, allowing it to germinate for many years. Love has to bloom and grow deep roots in the hearts and souls of a couple. Never take love for granted. Love is thinking of the other person first. How can I make them happy today?
Regifting was my family's slogan for being savvy and frugal. Many of my friends are now believers since the 2020 pandemic. They are more aware of where they shop. Some people only go to the grocery store and order everything else online. Regifting has become our "best friend."
AdventHealth is the new name of Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida. I broke my leg twice in one day with my sister's help. We are like Lucy and Ethel when we are together. Ten years has passed, and I am mowing my yard with a push mower. That proves how Great Dr, Cole was as my surgeon. Thanks.
Is America still the land of the free, or will we be living in a dictatorship or socialism? Our country has suffered a lot since I wrote this article in 2013. Certain groups of people have endured more than others. Make this year's end a joy for all Americans with the promise of a great America.
Businesses' profits can decrease by as much as 75% due to poor customer service. Customers shop where they are valued. I always had a ready smile for anyone who came into our business and spoke to them. This is the proper way to treat anyone, especially a customer. My favorite stores' cashiers smile
The beautiful state of Florida is also home to some pretty dangerous sea creatures. Have you heard of a barracuda or a box jellyfish? Here, I'll tell you all of the animals you should be on the lookout for during your beach vacation! Remember to always have a buddy system when swimming or diving.
Superb actors reward us with great entertainment by utilizing their talent and hard work in making movies so fans can enjoy them for many years to come.
Florida is a diver's paradise. Aqua springs and sinkholes for scuba diving, and exploring caves for fossils. Beautiful waterfalls, secrets of wonder still to be found by divers. Grab your gear and come to Florida's paradise for water babies like me or divers like my friends.
These actresses are some of my favorites. They are talented, beautiful, and charming. Most balance their families with their demanding careers, learning multitasking out of necessity.
I worried I would not be an "Awesome Aunt" and would be possessive of them, as I loved them so much. But they were possessive of me. What goes around comes around again to love you for life.
True love does not guarantee two young hearts beginning the journey of love together will end together. Natalie Wood's Star Shines Brighter than ever. She was a Talented Earth Angel. Now, she is an Angel who is still missed here on earth.
Morgan Freeman is an American Actor, Producer, Director and Author. He is the “Kings of Hollywood” and such a gentleman. And, he is also the one actor I would love to meet and heard his life's story.
When artistic and musical talents are combined with gorgeous looks, it equals multi-talented actors. These actors are the cream of the crop in film and television. Many began their careers at a young age and have matured in front of their fans' eyes.
These beautiful, talented actresses, whom I welcome into my home through movies and television, proves that age is just a number as they star in action movies, outshining many others.
Is Congress governed by the Constitution or by the Elite Group? I wrote this because I am deeply concerned about our country, and what kind of America will our children and grandchildren inherit?
Our last Christmas together was about memories, a love poem. He is fighting a war, and she is home alone. A heart that is in love should never be alone. Sometimes, the laws of our land do not consider our hearts and souls, nor do they care about love. We are the brave red, white, and blue.
Darling waltz with me by the seashore.
Action actors are one of my writing passions. They flash across movie screens around the world. entertaining us with their multi-talents and bringing us so much joy with their acting.
My childhood was a mixture of melancholy and happiness at a time when we were innocent children. My little friends and I went on adventures, and sometimes we got into trouble. Trouble was my middle name in the same town where we were born and raised. I am glad I lived there as a child.
This is about small town living and how the children become opinionated at an early age about all the things that creep in the night. And how church ladies left an impression on one's young life
These beautifully talented actresses, who sparkle and shine, make our lives more exciting just by watching them in movies or on television. They give the word "entertainment" a whole new meaning as they grab our attention and hang on. They bring us joy in our everyday life.
The Reagans are a family of cops who never forgets where they came from, nor, where they are going. A family with daily issues which are sometimes solved at the Reagan's Dinner table. Will Season 12 be the end of Blue Bloods?
Pet Harnesses are a subject very close to my heart. Our felines and canines give us unconditional love, and it is our love we give unconditionally to keep them safe and healthy.
Zigana was a sweet, kind person who cared for others. She was beautiful. A Gypsy Angel was what the people called her. She spread her goodness in the camp, helping others, and never did she think to deny a request for help. If anyone should be granted a happy life, it is her.
If one is fortunate enough to have a good boss who appreciates one's dedication and hard work, then life is wonderful.
Country boys dream about their horses and girls. This poem will prove that sometimes the girls come first. There was also a rodeo cowboy. His toned, muscular body and blond hair with baby blue eyes made him eye candy. He could ride and win. He was wanted by young and old alike—not for his money.
Was it her pen that was magical, or was it her? Was the handsome man just a dream she wrote about? His masterful lips and the way he held her soft body against his hard, muscular one—or was I dreaming? I pray I never wake up, she thought. I wonder how many women have love dreams.
Sendhil Ramamurthy is a talented and popular actor. His fans want to see more of him in 2020, 2021, and 2022. He played Jay in Covert Affairs. I believe he is one of the handsomest men on TV today.
64 actors whose fame is known throughout the world for their acting abilities who blazed through the skies like "Shooting Stars." Each is unique in their acting skills and personalities. May they sparkle and shine for many more years, as we love their movies and plays.
Find your dream lover at a niche online dating site, or join one and let him find you. Life is sweeter when you have someone to share it. However, that being said, make sure the site does background checks and reference checks before signing up.
Tonto and The Lone Ranger are magnificent in this movie, set when the law was rare and justice was just a word in America. They had adventures, saving people's lives while also saving their own. Texas was a wild place where mean and illegal men thrived. Women had to learn to protect themselves.
A true pirate has to be strong, hard, and unfeeling at times in order to man his ship and keep the men under him safe and in order. Rare, special pirates know how to love a woman and care for her; then love will sail upon the sea of passions—it happened eons ago.
Missie has brought Matty home to Anderson Corner because Willie was killed doing his duty as sheriff. Is love unending for Missie? 5th in the Love Series
The Love Comes Softly Series is about a couple who shared so much love and unending faith to face all the hardships of their daily lives in the 1800s. Strangers become more than just friends—many were married during these times—their affection grew into love very softly—then true love awaits.
The long journey to their homestead has ended. Missie and Willie are making a home in the west. It is true that life is not easy in this new land. However, true love can endure all the negative gaps in their road of life.
Jane and Maura solve crimes as one investigates and the other one slices and dices. They have their moments of family time which is shared and laughter off duty is a norm. Brilliant and professional describes them both.
Make New Friends, but keep the old ones; one is Silver and the other is Gold. Precious childhood friends are in your heart forever as the years fly by—these Golden friends are first to help and hold your hand in sickness and the death of a loved one. God bless you, friends.
Hygiene Challenged is a little known secret spoken behind closed office doors. (Women are not exempted, but I am not writing about them today.) Professionally dressed for a career is an important way to show you are serious about being successful in the world of business. Good Hygiene is career gold
A single mother alone in the world to care for her young son. Then, foreclosure happened and the heartless bank would not offer any help. So mother and son walked the backstreets of a cold existence living out of a grocery chart.
When his love was not returned, he loved her in his mind. He loved her until the day he died, then he loved her as an angel. Are there any men alive like him today? We can only hope and dream that there is somewhere on earth.
My Dream Lover's Nightly Springtime Visits is a poem about longing for love so badly that one is sated only in dreams of a lover's visit. 50% of the women who answered my poll believe in dream lovers. Do you?
Australia: A magnificent tale of love, remembered by all who saw the movie. A woman's love for a man and her love for a child. She traveled to meet her husband. When she landed, she had become a widow and the boss of Faraway Downs.
100 Years from now, people will be in a community of equality, no matter their race or religion. We will be neighbors with good deeds and respect.
Annie Walker (Piper Perabo) was a spy for the CIA in Langley, Virginia. She was breathtakingly beautiful and talented. The men in her life were not always as strong as Annie. When the men saw her, they lost their breath for a second. Strong women are in demand, and most women are strong.
Easter is a time to share and worship with your family. And if you are a single parent your emotions run high because you love a child (ren) so much. It is your job to make sure they are taken care of and happy. An enorrmous love that wraps around your heart--it is your son or daughter.
Children should be taught with love and kindness. Teach them in a soft calm voice to acquire and keep their attention. Be their role model and they will learn and remember how they were taught.
"Love So Strong and Pure" is a true story about young love and how the love and pain of it can last a lifetime. leaving a bruised heart. Love sometimes makes a loud appearance. And it can also come softly into your life, sweetly blossoming into a forever love life.
Deep and Passionate True Love Never Dies is a poem about how much American couples give for their country in the time of war, and terrorist attacks on American soil. They are the strong, and brave Americans. Lovers of poems weave dreams of what their souls hungers for-- true love.
Being positive is how productive businesses thrive in our fast-paced world today. Inadequate business owners and managers who are weak at training employees should first be trained.
Jesse Stone is still Paradise's police chief. He still drinks, he still likes women, and he has a new dog. I started this review in 2012. I am updating it for your enjoyment and my pleasure of keeping one of my favorites alive. I have waited for Jesse Stone longer than any other man!
Words of love written from her heart on paper proved that love never dies. Neither does it fade with time. Her clandestine token of love letters from another era Lovers from another time should be honored and cherished by all. One day someone might read about our love in the present and wonder.
If your heart is silent, do not worry because your true love is still out there. "Love sees no color, no race, and it is between two people only." Love will surprise you sometimes, and sometimes it needs time to grow slowly.
America’s top businesses moved American jobs overseas because of a desire for big bucks, cheap labor, dominance, and covetousness. People lost their homes, cars, and employment. Families lived in the streets. It was a bad time in America, and Congress was the evil that caused it. Evil is still here.
An aged once red tatter Valentine Box kept a secret of love for eons. It was found in Grandmother's old trunk where many secrets of years past. Love secrets that once lived.
A warm bubble bath relaxes away your stressful day. It can also make you feel wonderful and ready for that special date with the one who you have waited forever to ask you out. Pamper yourself--we are worth it.
Tilly was homeless without a family to love her. She missed her children. Her life now was not worthy of an angel like Tilly. How many homeless people are still living this way today? A little kindness toward others will make your heart sing. Give a hand up when you can—pass the love to others.
Love's Calling: The Soft Chimes of Silver Bells a poem about a lost love, a love that was once again found. She never gave up her dream---true Love was waiting. True never fades, never dies, never forgets, it is forgiving, it is always faithful, it enfolds your heart like a cocoon to keep it safe
Congress and the Supreme Court failed the older Americans by not legally protecting them from Age Discrimination.
Customer service is the backbone of any company. If you do not have training for employees in good customer service skills, your business will suffer, and word of mouth is now on the Internet. Shopping online has become more popular as more stores close. Is it bad customer service?
True love, first love, and until death do us part are the loves that last forever. Unconditional love never falters but remains strong for an entire lifetime. Many wonder if it is attainable or just in the movies. It is real in my world.
Gas savers shop online. Shopping online means no waiting in line to be checked out. You save money, time, and fuel. We all need to be "frugal" because of gas prices. "Food Costs and Inflation."
When I was young, Halloween was a happy time for all the children in our small town. We made our own costumes, and our parents went with us to 'Trick or Treat.'
Americans are praying for the GOP to abolish the IRS. We need to keep our hard-earned money for food, gas, housing, college, and being able to go to the doctor and dentist. We've survived long enough in the country for which our forefathers fought. .
Love is a gift that two people share. If invested wisely it will last a lifetime. Deposits are necessary in the Love Bank. Deposits of time, attention, kindness, sharing, appreciation and feeling cherished by a grand gesture.
Jealousy is a complex emotion that can destroy relationships and friendships. It can break up a family, a business, and a marriage.
A youthful appearance is easy to maintain with items from your kitchen. I believe I should be in excellent health for myself as well as my family. Live healthy, and all will fall into place for you. You will feel great and look great.
Being 'Positive' is the only way to function in this world. If there is an issue it can be fixed in a positive manner without being negative about it. I never tell a child no, that is not the way to do it. I say let's try it this way and see if it works better. Being negative kills self esteem.
Mandy still misses her mama, especially on Mother's Day. How many of us who have suffered the loss of our dear mothers can relate to this story and feel for Mandy as she tries to be brave for everyone else?
First loves are long remembered, and maybe never forgotten. Such sweet memories are planted in my mind. His face, his baby blue eyes, and his kisses are all still on my mind, and neither time nor other relationships will erase him from my heart.
The smartest choice is to select online dating services that perform background checks on members. Online Dating is Safe when using Due Diligence
Cancer is an evil disease that eats away the body and spirit. Many battle this alone without family or friends for support. This is a time when faith and prayer walks hand in hand with you and your God. Cancer Lost Because Faith Triumphed. Paula's is truly an Earth Angel--she took this with Grace.
Globalization was the worst idea of Congress. Not only was it bad for Americans, but it proved to be bad for people around the world. Americans and other countries are still feeling the effects.
Millions of Americans still unemployed because Republicans blocked Bill. Both parties are hurting America and its people. Vote out the agenda seekers for their own pockets, then, vote in the good for our America.
Pets are our gifts to cherish and love unconditionally. It is our responsibility to care for them by taking them to the vet and making sure they are fed the best food. I cooked for my Sweetie Angel and hand-fed him. I spoil my pets, and they love me back for it. I never forget the ones I love.
My Sony digital camera is one of my most prized possessions, and it is always in my purse. It has been a blessing because I now have memories and photos to see of pets and people who are no longer with us.