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The Kindest Thing

By Lorraine

What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? Was it a gift, an action, an encouraging word at just the right time? What was your response and how did it help you? Plus a collection of 20 quotes and verses that speak on KINDNESS.February. It is the month of love. The month we celebrate all things “love”. Not that we don’t show love all year through but February contains Valentine’s Day with its love focus.

We send Valentines, go to fancy restaurants for a fancy dinner, buy flowers and jewelry and give candy in heart-shaped boxes. All gestures to tell someone about our love and concern for them.

But love isn’t always best expressed with these sweet and thoughtful intentions. Sometimes people feel most loved when an act touches them in a deep, personal way. That brings me to this question… Continue Reading

Pumpkin Scones

By Lorraine

 
Easy recipe for spice glazed pumpkin scones with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Delicious autumn breakfast or snack treat.What do you love best about October? The brisk mornings? The colorful foliage? How about the flavors of the season? We love all of these things and picked the month of October for our wedding day. Soon John and I will be celebrating another anniversary. Coffee and delicious Pumpkin Scones is how we like to start the day.Continue Reading

We Still Do… Again and Again

By Lorraine

 

A Note from Me (Ten Years Later)

I originally wrote this post a decade ago, as we celebrated our 40th anniversary, after hiring a photographer to capture a few sweet moments. I paired those images with lyrics from Something That We Do” by Clint Black, which said what my own words couldn’t quite express at the time.

This is just a glimpse into a moment that still makes me smile. We still do. And we’re still thankful.

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Amish Peanut Butter Spread

By Lorraine

Easy to make recipe for Amish Peanut Butter Spread. Sweet, creamy and great on bread, toast, crackers and apple slices.  This delicious Amish Peanut Butter Spread was just a small part of a delightful day celebrating John’s birthday.  The day included a trip to Lancaster to see a play with precious friends and dinner in a lovely Amish home.  On the table was Amish Peanut Butter Spread.  What a delicious treat!Continue Reading

Think on These Things #18 ~ Fathers

By Lorraine

Thank you , Dear LORD, for the fathers in our family. Strengthen those still with us, guide them and give them Your wisdom as they seek to raise the children You gave them, in a manner that reflects Your kindness, patience and love. The task is great, LORD. The influence of the world is unrelenting. Draw them ever closer to You and be their constant help.
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What Is a PET?

By Lorraine

Pet owners know the love and companionship given so freely from our pets. Read the sweet, What is a Pet poem highlighting the antics and qualities pets bring to our lives.

What is a pet? Sometimes he is most resourceful. I don’t know how he managed it, but this is how I found my pillow-loving pup. Hearing a rustle while working at my computer, I turned around to see Raider, my miniature Schnauzer, in this unique position.
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A Bushel and a Peck

By Lorraine

I may be being extra sentimental lately but this warmed my heart when I saw it on pinterest.
My mom often would sing this to me when I was little 🙂

here was her version:

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I didn’t know that it came from
the Musical “Guys And Dolls”
(Frank Loesser) 
Perry Como & Betty Hutton – 1950 Margaret Whiting & Jimmy Wakely – 1950 Doris Day – 1950 The Andrews Sisters – 1953 Johnny Desmond – 1953 Vivian Blaine – 1953 

I love you a bushel and peck
A bushel and peck and a hug around the neck
A hug around the neck and a barrel and a heap
A barrel and a heap and I’m talking in my sleep
About you, about you
Cause I love you a bushel and a peck
you bet your pretty neck,
I do Doodle, oodle, oodle, doodle, oodle, oodle, doodle, oodle, oodle oo
I love you a bushel and peck
A bushel and peck
though you make my heart a wreck
Make my heart a wreck
and you make my life a mess
Make my life a mess,
yes A mess of happiness
About you, about you
Cause I love you
a bushel and a peck
You bet your pretty neck, I do
Doodle, oodle, oodle, doodle, oodle, oodle, doodle, oodle, oodle oo
I love you a bushel and peck
A bushel and peck
and it beats me all to heck
Beats me all to heck
and I’ll never tend the farm
Never tend the farm
when I wanna keep my arm About you,
about you
Cause I love you a bushel and a peck
You bet your pretty neck, I do
Doodle, oodle, oodle, doodle, oodle, oodle, doodle, oodle, oodle oo

Jane & Alex

By Lorraine

Our trip to New York a couple weeks ago was short (Friday evening to Sunday afternoon) with every minute filled to the brim and so exciting. Time with our kids and grandchildren as well as (our son-in-law) Brad’s family was the best.
I even found time to teach Rudy (a little yorkie poo) how to shake with his paw.
Brad’s sister, Jane asked me a year and a half ago, if I would take pictures of her wedding.
 

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Independence Day Celebration ~ The Parade

By Lorraine

Hometown love for America…

A few words that popped into my head as we watched the parade
Jamie and family

 

God bless America,Land that I love.Stand beside her, and guide herThrough the night with a light from above.From the mountains, to the prairies,To the oceans, white with foamGod bless America, My home sweet homeGod bless America, My home sweet home.

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She’s All Grown Up

By Lorraine

We attended a most beautiful wedding this past Friday evening.
The daughter of our next-door neighbor.
Carly Michele turned from an adorable baby girl into a lovely woman in the blink of an eye.
The marriage ceremony was beautiful.  Personal and directed to this young couple with wise words as they begin a life long journey together.

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