Category Archives: Holidays

And 2022 Comes in With a Bang…

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Gail

I always tend to get a little giddy at the start of a brand new year.  I feel like I have a clean slate in front of me and that everything’s new and fresh and I’m somehow starting over.  I … Continue reading →

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Holiday Lights at Cheekwood

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Gail

I recently visited Cheekwood Estates and Gardens for their Holiday Lights display.  Cheekwood is a beautiful 1930s estate, and once the former home of Leslie and Mabel Cheek (for its history, click on the above link).  It has 55 acres … Continue reading →

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October Ramblings

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Gail

I’m loving this autumn season despite our lack of color here in the southeast.  It was just two days ago that I first noticed a hint of red color in some of the maple trees in the neighborhood.  It just … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Hope

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Gail

Have you ever had a transcendental experience?  I have.  The first one (which was quite extraordinary) happened after my mother died.  It was a long time before I got up the nerve to even tell anyone about it.  I still … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Morning Bomb in Nashville, Tennessee

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Gail

Hello friends.  How was your Christmas? I hope it was better than mine.  For I woke up to news of a bombing in my hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.  At first, I innocently thought (like the Nashville police chief did) that … Continue reading →

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Holiday Dangers for Pets

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Gail

I usually repost this blog every year at the holidays. I’m still having a great deal of trouble navigating this “new” Block Editor (If you really want to know, I HATE IT) and it’s making me want to just throw … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Spirit of Dolly Parton

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Gail

This right here is why I love Dolly Parton.  I watched her Christmas special on CBS Sunday night and this story she told about her mother brought me to tears…. right along with Dolly.   And then there was this song … Continue reading →

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Halloween Funnies

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Gail

Happy Halloween. Stay safe, enjoy, and have fun!

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Sunday Glory

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Gail

Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most.  Ruth Carter Stapleton Gail ♥

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Silent Night- The Carpenters

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Gail

I once saw Karen Carpenter’s name on a list of the most beautiful female vocalists ever.  I had to agree and think she most definitely deserves a spot there!  Her voice is very calming. Gail ♥

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