Happy Birthday Party

Wow, hard to believe. You would be over a century today.! There was always as cake and party for her birthday. For several years I make her celebration treats from scratch. Even the year the three layers for the black forrest cake had other ideas - not staying stacked. She shared her birthday joy and was grateful for the cake. My grandma was always happy to have time with family. 

Much oder me wonders how much the diverse experiences in her & Grandpas lives effected their perspectives and general demeanor.  He was an immigrant with his family. Was her lifestyle formed by living through the great depression, 1929 or it was because of her amazing close relationships with their large families? She will always be one of my Sheros. 

We are enjoying home made treats in her honor today.  Happy Birthday Grandma Clara. Buckets full of fond memories of your home and gardens both here and the summer place Grandpa built. May you celebration with Dad, Grandpa, and you parents be as amazing as you were to all of us. 

Dragonfly, like the ones that used to land on us and the poles while fishing/.My favorite bug which always reminds me of Dad & Grandma in the summer place. This picture is from our garden. 

I am working hard to have positive outlook this week as I am missing my Grandmother very much. How I wish I could hug her today. 

This Amanda Gorman quote spoke to me this week as we are near the end of Black History month. We should celebrate Black history all year long. 

Birthday Memories

Happy 85th Birthday to the BEST DAD EVER! 

We miss you and know you are with us, always You taught us by your example every day. He spent many hours with me showing and teaching me automotive maintenance..  I cherish those memories and getting dirty for hours with him.  As the kids from my neighborhood can tell you my father was the first to lend a hand when one of the bicycles needed to be repaired. He had a big heart and was always the one to step up and offer assistance.  It is one of the core values I have that he taught me.  

#happybirthday #father #family #lovewins 
#memories #young #bicycle #neighborhood

My father would be the first to speak up and stand up for others. He would be proud to have this sign in his yard. He was a veteran and would be appalled at the use of our military again our own citizens. 

I am happy to use my abilities to stand up and do something to stop the death of democracy in this country. 

#veteran #honor #democracy #savedemocracy #pattiot #strongertogether #standup #speakup