Category Archives: family
Jeep Toy Run For Toys for Tots
My son did double duty this weekend on toy runs. Saturday he rode with the motorcycles as they made their rounds from spot to spot. Today he drove Star as we participated in the Jeep run for Toys for Tots. … Continue reading
Hoping Words Convey
I realize that authors write for many reasons. The blogs we post have that variety of purpose that adds to that spice of life thing. The same as different music, foods, lifestyles and the list goes on into infinity. Most … Continue reading
Voice of Cautious Reason
The results came for my recent mammogram. When I saw the email I pretty much knew it was okay because surely they would not let someone find out there were reasons of concern through an email or web site..would they? … Continue reading
Giving Thanks on Giving Tuesday
While I do realize the meaning is different, I am looking at it my way. Copied from the Giving Tuesday (.org) web site: Add to Calendar 11/29/2022 12:00 AM 11/29/2022 11:59 PM #GivingTuesday Whether it’s doing an act of kindness, … Continue reading
Thankful For Thoughts and Memories
Three years ago today. It was three years ago today that my brother left us for his Heavenly home. It has been five years since we have spent a Thanksgiving with my husband. My mother is always sad during the … Continue reading
Worn Out In A Good Way
I am exhausted. What a day today was. I would do it again tomorrow. Like many families, it is very difficult for us all to get together. Today we were able to do just that. It wasn’t without its struggles … Continue reading
Gratitude
I stayed up late last night preparing what I could for today. Currently the ham is in the oven, the outside colony of cats have been fed, the dogs are out in the front yard barking at everything that dares … Continue reading
When Fear Meets Courage
My son knows, I do not like to drive at night. I do not like the limitations on what and how much I am able to see due to lack of illumination. There is also the fact that the headlights … Continue reading
Is He Real?
Every year the topic comes up. Is Santa real? Is he a myth? Is he the figment of someone’s imagination and is it cruel to have our children believe in him? Are we telling a massive fib to our children? … Continue reading
Time of Introspection
He will be back today. My son has been off on an adventure since last Tuesday. It has been different with him gone. For the most part he lives in his camper out beside the house. He has full access … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 