Tag Archives: Blessings

A Delicious and Delightful Celebration

Posted on April 25, 2023 by AECRM

Now and again, we are issued an invitation that is beyond compare. I received one to help celebrate a milestone birthday for my daughter. There was not one chance in a million that I would turn down a visit with … Continue reading →

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A Gift with Some Memories

Posted on March 7, 2023 by AECRM

My Dad’s birthday was March 5th.  He died when his youngest grandchild, my daughter, was a year old.   I am looking forward to celebrating her thirtieth birthday later this year.  This is the second time that I have posted what … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Touch of Chaos

Posted on February 24, 2023 by AECRM

Since my husband’s death, I have found that I try to keep busy, work on projects, and get together with family and friends. The task of writing blog posts had me stymied because I needed to figure out where to … Continue reading →

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Much to Look Forward To

Posted on February 17, 2023 by AECRM

Gentle Readers: I was publishing weekly blog posts on Tuesdays and Fridays at approximately 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. Of late, I have hardly written much at all. This spring and summer, I have a calendar overflowing with visitors, trips, and … Continue reading →

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A Delightful Surprise

Posted on June 21, 2022 by AECRM

My phone seems to have a mind of its own of late, and the other evening I saw that it had auto-dialed the bugler who played Taps in 2021 at my husband’s burial. I quickly hung up the phone. But … Continue reading →

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Prayers Answered

Posted on June 10, 2022 by AECRM

As some of you may know, I have been married twice. I excel at guilt, and the breakup of my first marriage after multiple decades together still can weigh heavily on my heart. Ron worked for a time in the … Continue reading →

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Eager Friends, Happy Heart

Posted on January 20, 2022 by AECRM

I come by my folly honestly. From the time I was a little person, I remember my father feeding the birds every day. I mentioned that in an earlier blog post which you can find here: Lessons From Earlier Gardeners … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks, Receiving Blessings, Two Unsolved Surprises

Posted on November 25, 2021 by AECRM

My daughter and son-in-law, and grandchildren live some states away from me. Bless them, they made the drive, and we celebrated Thanksgiving together a tad bit early. It was extraordinary! It was so much fun to be together. One day … Continue reading →

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July 5th — Ohio Adventures

Posted on July 6, 2021 by AECRM

Today, July 5th, 2021, was a delightful day — you may not hear about it right away; however, I would like to write about it while everything is still fresh in my mind. Last week I made plans to visit … Continue reading →

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Lessons From Earlier Gardeners

Posted on April 30, 2021 by AECRM

My parents bought their first and only home in the early 1950s. It was to that house I was taken as a newborn baby, and it was from that house I moved out in the early 1980s when I married. … Continue reading →

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