• A Humorous Poolside Quip

    A Humorous Poolside Quip

    The kids were having a great time playing in the pool.

  • If I Knew Then What I Know Now

    If I Knew Then What I Know Now

    My grandmother’s words recently came to mind. She murmured this phrase frequently, with regret swelling her voice.

  • August Reads

    August Reads

    *These are not book reviews, merely my thoughts about the books I read.

  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens

    Sarah P. Duke Gardens

    Gardens located on the Duke University campus in Durham, North Carolina. Thank you for visiting and have a wonderful day!

  • 10 At The End – August 2026

    10 At The End – August 2026

    Gratitude, Happenings, Observations …  1. After a crazy June and busy July, August brought slower days and sweet joys, including celebrating my pregnant daughter at her baby shower. 2. Sunsets on the water. 3. A wonderful, relaxing getaway with my beloved friend. Spending time together was a treasure, especially since…

  • I Have So Many Questions

    I Have So Many Questions

    “No significant difference” in our milk?🤔 Perhaps “no significant difference” in taste but the FDA delivers some questionable statements, approvals and rejections. But that deep dive isn’t for a (Wordless) Wednesday post. There are ample sources indicating the potential harm of ingesting bioengineered foods. It was fascinating to read how…

  • The Voices in Our Hearts and Homes

    The Voices in Our Hearts and Homes

    While celebrating July 4th, my youngest’s mother-in-law commented to my husband: “we will make a Dallas Cowboys fan out of you!” He may own a new home in Texas, but my husband spends most of the time in New York and will always be loyal to his NY sports teams.…

  • Texas Blooms

    Texas Blooms

    Wordless Wednesday!

  • I See You

    I See You

    Good morning and Happy Wednesday! I was blessed to have my daughter in town this past week to be with us for my youngest’s baby shower. We enjoyed many joy-filled moments and some great laughs together. I have missed your posts and look forward to catching up a bit today.…

  • Watching the Ducks

    Watching the Ducks

    Wordless Wednesday…

  • Select Quotes From July Reads

    Select Quotes From July Reads

    Wishing you a happy, healthy first week of August!

  • 10 At the End – July

    10 At the End – July

    Gratitude, happenings, observations …