Category Archives: Flowers

Jan
1
  • Hollyhocks and Feather Beds

    thumbnail

    As I noted in an earlier post, both of my grandparents’ homes were heated using wood stoves.  While the homes were very livable, the use of a single wood stove did leave some rooms colder than others.  In my maternal grandmother’s home, the living room and one bedroom were warmed well by the wood stove.  The kitchen was usually warm from the cooking that occurred there, with a wood stove in my early childhood  and an electric range later.  This […]

    Reading More >>

Jun
18
Jun
18
Jun
18
May
17
  • Photos and Songs

    thumbnail

    One of the Facebook groups that I participate in has a weekly challenge.  This week the challenge was to post photos that remind us of, or are associated with songs.  These are the photos that I have shared, or will share, with the group.  Can you guess the song that goes with them?  Answers at the end of the post.  (and a few extra photos are included.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.   9. Answers:  1. Bridge […]

    Reading More >>

Nov
16
Jul
30
Jul
11
Apr
14
  • Spring ????, posted 2014-04-14

    thumbnail

    The robin, the blooming trees, the raindrops on fallen petals and the green grass all say that Spring is in the Air.  But the weatherman seems to disagree – 37 degrees at 8:00 PM and snow on April 14 in St. Louis.  Are you kidding me?????????? Robin on the lawn Trees in bloom Raindrops on fallen petals after a midday shower

    Reading More >>

Apr
11