Monthly Archives: May 2012

This Just In…

Posted on May 30, 2012 by susansplace

I blew up the potato. I BLEW UP THE POTATO! Everything was going so well. My little assembly line in place. Salad underway. Meat on the grill. Homemade microwaveable peas cooking away. The potato had baked for one hour. All … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cooking, daughters, faith, family, God, humor, inspiration, life, love, mothers | 8 Comments

Kicking and Screaming

Posted on May 29, 2012 by susansplace

For 23 years or more my husband was the chief cook. After he had to take an early retirement due to illness, I continued to work and he took up the kitchen duties. Beautiful! He has done the majority of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged caregiving, cooking, family, hope, Hospice, humor, inspiration, life, love, memories, terminal illness | 7 Comments

Fighting the Blues

Posted on May 29, 2012 by susansplace

As I have said before, walking is my therapy. A walk can coax me out of the blues better than just about anything I can think of. Walking with a good friend, well that makes it all the better. Today … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged brothers, death and dying, depression, friends, happiness, life and living, memories, nature, photography, sadness, sisters, therapy | 5 Comments

A Miracle, Perhaps?

Posted on May 27, 2012 by susansplace

I asked my husband, Walt, what came to mind for him on Memorial Day? It was the year 1945. World War II was nearing an end, but Don, 23 years old at the time, didn’t know that yet. He and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 1945, Army buddies, brothers, daughters, faith, Families, fathers, God, hope, inspiration, love, Memorial Day, miracles, mothers, Prayer, soldiers, sons, troops, V Day, war, World War II | 10 Comments

A Lemon Yellow Sheath

Posted on May 24, 2012 by susansplace

I remember about 500 years ago. I was probably 20, and probably about as beautiful as I would ever be. But did I know that? Nooooo! Does anyone realize when they’re at the top of their game? Nooooo! So, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bat wings, classic, Easter dress, faith, family, friends, hope, humor, inspiration, jackie onassis dress, laughter, lemon yellow sheath, life, love, memories, mothers, sheath, sisters, upper arms, women | 11 Comments

Served Up On A Silver Platter

Posted on May 23, 2012 by susansplace

Let’s talk. You know how it seems that we mark our years by landmark events such as birthdays, weddings, funerals, confirmations, baptisms, first day of job, last day of job? Well, wouldn’t it be interesting if we took the ordinary … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged celebration, faith, God, God's Peace, hope, inspiration, life, love, nature, Peace, photography, quiet, warm breeze | 10 Comments

Sometimes, Things Are Not What They Seem

Posted on May 23, 2012 by susansplace

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, flowers, God, hope, inspiration, laughter, life, love, nature, photography | 2 Comments