Best Wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving -Postcard Friendship Friday #480

Thanksgiving will be held at my sister's home this year!  No cleaning for me, but plenty of cooking.  I'll be doing the turkey, gravy, carrots, pumpkin pie, berry pie and apple pie.  And Mumsie is staying with me for a WEEK!

Have a lovely weekend and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday.

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Thanksgiving Greetings -Postcard Friendship Friday #478

Yes, can you believe it?  Halloween is past and here in America, Thanksgiving is on the horizon--then Christmas.  Time passes so quickly sometimes.  I remember as a kid, summer lasted for three years!  Not so now that I'm older.

This postcard is such a charming reminder of family and Thanksgiving.  Though it is my experience that wild turkeys are not very friendly!  These must be domesticated.

Have a lovely weekend, Friends!  Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday! 

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Happy Mother's Day!!!

I wish everyone could be gifted with an amazing Mother.  Sadly that often isn't the case.  I love sharing Mumsie with all my Friends--she has a BIG heart and has many "adopted" sons and daughters.

Years ago I worked as a nurse's aide in a care home for the elderly.  I met so many amazing women there...  I often think of them and am grateful for them.  Those dear ones changed my life...

They are numbered among those I call Mom. 


Sweet blessings to you, dear ones.  I hope this day is a lovely one for you.  May God bless you with joy, peace and hope.

Happy Mother's Day!   

Wishing You Easter Cheer -Postcard Friendship Friday #451

Hello sweet Friends.  I love the old time Easter postcards where beautifully dressed children take a ride on a little chick.  This one is especially sweet.

And as it says, I am wishing you Easter cheer!  Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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Breakfast at Eight -Postcard Friendship Friday #416

Today is Friday the 13th--rather than dwell upon bad luck and other such negativity, I decided to focus upon the love and beauty of family. 

These children having tea together is such a charming picture. Of course, in my family, my brother would have made mud pies and we would have tried to eat them. LOL Still, this is a pretty picture of sibling kindness.

Treasure your family, dear ones.  Life is short and we never know what the future holds.
Have a lovely Postcard Friendship Friday!

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No More Wasted Time

A few nights ago, I was listening to a program called Decades. They were talking about the life of the late David Cassidy. His sweet daughter said this man's last words were, "So much wasted time."

That hit me hard. I don't want to be wasting my time here on earth--I would be devastated to look back and realize how much time I let slip through my fingers.

So...the next morning I found the Christmas lights I'd meant to put up for the holidays--and strung them around the front porch. It sounds silly--but somehow it made sense to accomplish that goal--even if I was a day or so late. Those lights will be shining all year round, by the way. (grin)  

Then I put a sweeper flap on the front door.  Something I've never done before, but which had needed to be done a long time ago.  I had a curious sense of fulfillment.   

I see this newest heart shift is going to change things in my life.

 No more wasted time.

Round John Virgin -Postcard Friendship Friday #386

This wonderful vintage postcard brings back so many memories of the old nativity set I loved as a child, which still graces the home of my sweet Mumsie.  

In our growing up years, each Christmas Mom would write a play.  Christmas Eve, I and my five siblings would perform for neighbors, friends and family.  As a part of the drama we would sing Silent Night.  It was our favorite Christmas song. 

Then one late evening, our youngest brother, who was around four years old, asked Mom, "Who is Round John Virgin?"  Which, of course, sent us into transports of laughter.

Since that long ago Christmas day, a little round tin man, who goes by the name of Round John Virgin, sits next to Joseph, Mary and the Christ Child.  I still giggle a bit over that wonderful old memory.  

Thank you for dropping by and taking a moment to walk with me down memory lane.  Merry Christmas, dear ones.  And Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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A Merry Christmas -Postcard Friendship Friday #385

I apologize for getting this up so late.  The past week has been incredibly busy this year.

This Christmas Angel is especially lovely--so graceful and lovely.

Thank you for dropping by.   Merry Christmas, dear Friends.  And Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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Violin Practice

I played the Viola for almost five years. Today I think I would have chosen the Violin, but in those days, I loved the deeper tones of the cello. When there wasn't a cello available I chose the Viola.

I love the look on that kitten's face--it seems there's a broken string dangling there.  And the dog is howling--obviously enjoying herself.  

Hmmm... the little girl doesn't seem like she's into practicing, does she?  She's holding the bow all wrong, and from the look on her face she'd rather be playing outside in the garden!