Tag Archives: traditions

Stroke of Midnight

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Gail

Today’s wordpress daily prompt:  Where were you last night at midnight? Would you have wanted to be somewhere else? I don’t think I can recall a time in my life when I wasn’t awake at midnight to bring in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Prompt, Holidays | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Thanksgiving Nostalgia

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Gail

I groggily stumble out of a nice warm bed on a cold Thanksgiving morning.  Yawning wide, I make my way to the kitchen with two hungry kittens on my hills.  Filling their bowls, I talk to them and watch them … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Thanksgiving | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Gail

Halloween was always a big day when I was growing up.  I love Halloween!  I grew up in a neighborhood full of kids and we always celebrated it and had a good time.  We started planning what we would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Halloween, Memories | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Is It Over Yet?

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Gail

As a blogger I felt it was my duty last week to write a post about Thanksgiving.   I tried but failed.   I tried to come up with something…. anything about Thanksgiving such as a list of what I’m thankful for.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

College Fall Care Package Ideas

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Gail

This week I sent off two fall care packages to my two sons who are both in college– one who is in graduate school, and one who is a sophomore.  I’ve done this ritual (this sending of fall care packages) … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, College, Seasons | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Monday’s Question

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Gail

Question:  How will you be spending Independence Day?  Does your family have any special traditions? My Answer:  Our family along with my sisters and their families and my in-laws will be getting together for our annual Fourth of July potluck … Continue reading →

Posted in Monday's Question | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Monday’s Question

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gail

I’m recovering from surgery which has involved some barbaric pain, pain pills, and brain fog, so let’s just say I haven’t been paying very much attention to this blog.  I think I have missed Monday’s Question for the past two Monday’s.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Monday's Question | Tagged , , , , , | 12 Comments

A Few Happy Christmas Memories

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Gail

My parents weren’t rich by any means.  I can remember every year at Christmas, my mother apologizing to my sisters and me and saying things like: “Don’t expect much this Christmas,” Your daddy and I just don’t have a lot of money, … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood memories | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

What Thanksgiving Is To Me

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Gail

Thanksgiving is…. memories of my parents who are no longer here to celebrate this day with me and realizing how richly blessed I was to have them for parents.  I’m thankful they established Thanksgiving Day traditions when I was growing up, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Memories, Thanksgiving | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Monday’s Question

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Gail

Question:  How will you be celebrating Thanksgiving this year?  My Answer:  Our family will be going to my oldest sister’s who will host Thanksgiving for the family this year.  She (the host), usually prepares the turkey, dressing,  ham, rolls, cranberry sauce, gravy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Monday's Question | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments