Tree Tales

A grand Oak is the house for squirrels, birds and kids with imagination. Remember the last time you allowed the strength of an Oak to lift you up? Gaining direction to the Lake by turning at the big Oak off the Careterra. A tall Palm waves in a balmy breeze to greet all who visit…

Why Fiesta on May 5th ?

Do we really need a reason to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?  Is it just a day to enjoy Mexican food, tequila, or a margarita? What is the reason for all the fuss?  Well, as an expat living in the country of Mexico, we have learned that the people love each other, music and most importantly…

State of Bliss

Many things put me in a state of BLISS; a road trip with my windows down, hair blowing while music blaring, hanging out with friends, getting a Spa treatment, ocean breezes, sunsets, children laughing, reading a good book, blogging,  watering the lawn, watching birds flutter around in the bird bath, good chocolate, great conversations, sweet…

Forever Please

A Corgie cutie!  Or this tiny bundle of curls says “take me home forever, not temporary!” Boofer insures me that blondes have more fun. Looking for my next rescue dog for Mother’s day. via Daily Prompt: Temporary

Panicked

This morning a panicked neighbor described in her best Spanglish about a ring of child abuse that is occurring.  Fourteen children from a nearby village school have been forced to perform naked for a pornographer.  The parents of all the known abused children have filed legal declarations, but the government authorities are afraid to take…

Mothers who have lost their children

You might ask…how can not having as many gifts or cards help you get through Mother’s Day? Wouldn’t it be the hardest day of the year for you? All those memories and emotions. And seeing all the families at the restaurants with multiple generations of mothers with balloons and gifts, love and laughter. Yes…yes it […]…

May Day Delights

May Day! May Day! Oh my goodness a double good meaning! Mayday is an international radiotelephone distress signal, used by ships and aircraft, however, when I was a little girl, May Day was a day of excitement!  We dressed in decorative, fluffy pinafores and pranced around a garland-festooned pole.  My mother was from Shuen Ecken, Germany and…

Looking Good

Looking for the lovely, I am  finding beauty beyond my human capacity to indulge! As a trainee, or rather a fledgling amateur, I am in awe of the grand talent found within the WordPress world of bloggers. I am delighted to be an apprentice within this vast community.  May Day 2017 marks my first 25…

Country Roads

Slow down to see the pregnant mare…the bird nest on the wire..the fence made of sticks. Cobblestone roads do tend to slow a person down enough to appreciate the scenery. This country scene greets me every morning outside my gate.  I’m using my cell phone camera to take simple pictures of my life living as…