That’s what he called it when he was about five years old, with his charming little lisp and mispronouncing of the letter “L”. It was endearing at the time, and it reaches down so deep in my Mother’s heart. I didn’t understand what he was speaking of at first when he looked up at the … More “A fingernail moon”
There are friends you have and friends you keep. It takes effort to maintain friendships. I envision new friends as tiny seeds that have been planted . This analogy is just so appropriate . If these seeds don’t receive sunlight and water, they will more than likely die , and never see the blue sky … More Friends for life
Young or old, vintage, antique, slightly used, borrowed, twice loved, second hand, thrift store treasures, we all can fit into these various categories be it in the form of inanimate objects or otherwise. Some of these descriptives are palatable, and we are are quite happy to use them to describe clothing, furniture, dishes, and yes … More Call it vintage …
She looks out through the sliding glass window to the almost frozen lake beyond. It is the winter time . She is cozied up indoors, welcoming the imminent heat from the furnace in the basement beneath where she sits. The gentle hum begins and it fills her with satisfaction and gratitude for the comfort of … More Go with Grace…
Terracotta and pink streaked monolithic rocks pointing their spires up towards the deep blue sky created a cathedral of worship in this place . Wildflowers spilling over edges of abundant grounds, carefully curated and coaxed into existence by the rain and sunshine. Uninhibited in their quest to proliferate their hues and compliment one another in … More Under the yellow umbrella …
Score…an old antique door set upon two trestles, with cherry red Windsor back chairs. All for $60, and where did I find it… since I know inquiring minds might want to know? Facebook marketplace. The long prairie grass creates an excellent natural privacy fence, and beyond is the green grass. It happens to be on … More Beyond the green grass…
Get Your Tickets At: https://www.angel.com/sof Exclusively in theaters July 4th, 2023. Sound of Freedom, based on the incredible true story, shines a light on even the darkest of places. After rescuing a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous … More Sound of Freedom | Theatrical Trailer for July 4 | Angel Studios – YouTube
It is the title of a movie . “The Sound of Freedom.” When I first encountered the title, and heard that it was going to be opening on July 4th, my immediate thoughts were that this would be about the military, and maybe a true story that depicted a harrowing tale of bravery and courage … More “The Sound of Freedom”….
Overgrown, overwrought, hidden undergrowth . These rose bushes look to be dried up brown, and near dead. But… they bloomed before..last summer. Were they a tad wild? Why yes they were, but I liked em that way . The pediment of this rose garden was a lovely statue left behind by the previous owner. It … More Pruning the wild…
Just say yes. To adventure to new beginnings, to fresh offerings…all of it . Loosen the silk straps of knowing what comes next, and flow into the unpredictability of tomorrow ..today . Where will it take you, if you just open your hands, palms up, fingers gently spread , and welcome the sunset that is … More A Tale with a story to tell …
Jilly Brandon 