It was the warm compassionate dark brown eyes that first caught my attention. I can’t believe it was nearly 14 years ago that the Butcher and I got our Jack Russell Terrier, Callie Rose. She was a very special dog. We got her in the fall. I would rake leaves, put her on the plastic with the leaves and give her a ride to the road and unload the leaves. She would never wander away from me. She and I…
This week-end was very heart warming for me. I got to see my mom who is in Ohio from Texas. I also got to be in on a surprise 60th birthday party for my sister, and I got to see my brother from Indianapolis. The first thing I noticed about my brother was that he had lost weight and looked great. I asked my sister-in-law, Lin about it and she said since the first of the year he has been…
Did I sleep through summer? It sure feels like Fall outside. I was going to grill hamburgers and hotdogs outside tonight; However, with the weather the way it is, the Butcher is getting Bean Soup and Corn Bread. He is not complaining. I was born in Texas, so Beans and Corn Bread were a staple in our home when I was growing up. Even though the Butcher is Ohio born, I have converted him on many dishes. I have told…
I just got back from my morning walk. I watered my container garden, saw some ripe cherry tomatoes, and couldn’t resist popping them in my mouth. There is nothing like a tomato right off of the vine. They tasted wonderful. The flowers are so beautiful. I have never seen such colorful hydrangeas. I love mornings like this. It does not get too hot for me. I remember the cold winter months and I embrace the summer months with a passion.I…