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Category Archives: Celebration
3 Day Quote Challenge. Day 1.
Happy Halloween ! Day 1 of the Three Day Three Quote Challenge. Many thanks to Pensitivity for the nomination. http://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/
Posted in Art, Books, Celebration, Entertainment, Family, News, Writing Challenge
Tagged 3 Day Quote Challenge, Halloween, Macbeth, William Shakespeare
29 Comments
U.S. Blogging Event Poll
There is so much joy in meeting bloggers in real life. So excited for the opportunity of a U.S. blogger’s bash. Please vote on one of the proposed locations. Thanks in advance. ☺ Van
Posted in Celebration, Entertainment, Travel, Writing
Tagged 2017, Bloggers Event, Labor Day, September, Survey, U.S. Location
17 Comments
The Final Gift
I had planned a week of tributes to my larger-than-life father. Then, Orlando happened. Like so many, I struggled. I’ll save his stories for another time, and resubmit this one. It was special to me. Father’s Day gifts. Some say it’s … Continue reading
Mister Softee
It’s the jingle heard in every neighborhood, and it hasn’t changed since the 1950’s. I got stuck behind a Mister Softee ice cream truck on the way to a local park. I didn’t mind, I was smiling the whole time, … Continue reading
Posted in Celebration, Childhood, Family, Food
Tagged Food Trucks, Frozen Custard, Mister Softee, Philadelphia, Soft Ice Cream, Sounds of Summer
103 Comments
Reminder
A message as we approach Mother’s Day. At first, funny. Then, a bit sad. But a message, still.
Posted in Celebration, Family, Humor, Inspiration, Random Thoughts
Tagged Expression, Love, Mother's Day, Sentiment, The Chicken or the Egg
43 Comments
Kalamazoo
Yes, it is a real place, a lovely city in western Michigan. The only reference I’d ever heard of it was in a very old Glenn Miller song “I’ve Got A Gal in Kalamazoo”.It’s the first thing I thought of … Continue reading
Posted in Celebration, Travel, Writing Prompt
Tagged Beta Sigma Phi, Convention, Glenn Miller Band, Kalamazoo, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Moving, SoCS Prompt, Somewhere in Time, Sorority
47 Comments
Valentine Kindness
I was spared the humiliation. The empty Valentine box. The tradition of exchanging those little paper messages was forbidden at my Catholic elementary school. If youthful expressions of love happened back then, they had to be done in secret. That … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Celebration, Childhood, Education, Inspiration
Tagged Carnations, Hayden Godfrey, Kindness, Salt Lake City, Valentine
48 Comments
Fabio
Fabio, fur, fire and felines. A perfect combo platter offered up for Valentine’s Day. I am speechless.
Posted in Art, Beauty, Celebration, Entertainment, Humor, Random Thoughts
Tagged Fabio Lanzone, Feeln, Hallmark, Kittens, Romance Novel, Valentine
48 Comments
Cake
I was lured by the promise of wedding cake. A local radio station was broadcasting live from a Bridal Show, a perfect diversion for my afternoon walk. A popular annual event that I knew from my days in the hospitality industry, it is held in the … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Celebration, Entertainment, Family, Food
Tagged Bridal Show, Cake, Convention, Hors d'Oeuvres, Wedding Industry
62 Comments
About Those Awards. Revisited.
As we come to the end of 2015, I’ve decided to take my blog to “Award Free” status. It makes sense for me. I have never followed the “rules of engagement” for WordPress awards. But, I am forever proud and grateful to … Continue reading
Posted in Celebration, Inspiration, Writing
Tagged 2015, Award Free, Blogging, Gratitude, WordPress Awards
33 Comments