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 

Spring 2023

So Excited - SPRING arrives today! Monday afternoon 3/20.at 5:24pm  As a gardener, it is the best time of year when everything wakes up.  Today is the Spring Equinox 2023! This is fantastic.  It is off to a wonderful beginning.   my seedlings are doing great and my peas will be planted soon.  

These beach glass rings are from Lake Ontario which is less than a half hour drive form my house.  I enjoy looking of the glass and seeing what the glass becomes.  .  hat better way to think about the new season tan to remember outside warmth of walking on the beach barefoot.  

Black Lives Matter

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY.  FB page  Free the People ROC

These are events this week.

March 23 is three years since Rochester police murdered Daniel Prude. I invite everyone to stand up, listen to others, be kind and support our sisters and brothers.  

 

#bekind

#blacklivesmatter 

#stopasianhate

#standup

#listen

#lovewins

Buy Local from the Maker

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Hello 2023

 Hello 2023 and goodbye 2022.  Welcome to February 2023. Hello 2023, so Happy to be here. 

A few things to ponder: 

 

 

How as Americans can we do better than last year? 

How do you change last years routine to make this year different?

Do you set goals for the year or the month?

 

Family

As I start this second month, I fondly remember my family.  My father and his mother have birthdays in February.  Dad's birthday is today and his mom's is next Saturday.  I had the tremendous pleasure of extended time with family this fall.  It was priceless and memorable.  

This cutie is me held by my father with his father on the left of the picture.  Obviously,  is an older photograph printed on paper and aged naturally.  Sadly, we lost my father to cancer when I was a teenager.  Cancer Sucks. 

The pic was taken in my grandparents living room.  I do not remember this day.  oh the memories in that room...... Inside the doorway behind them is where the books to read were kept.  

BLACK LIVES MATTER

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY.  

Link is their Facebook page.

I believe in supporting my local community. As an ally I know we need to listen and show up to support local groups. Stand up and join local events, organizations and / or protests and learn about what is going on in your city. 

 My heart feels broken with the senseless racism and bigotry I have seen so far this year.  We  must do better as Americans.  

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