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In spite of the ice and snow in parts of the country, I can tell spring is on the way.  The narcissus and azalea are blooming and the amaryllis are beginning to emerge. Many of you are also beginning to emerge from your winter stupor and make plans for a “spring break.”

02.04.26 11:13 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)
In spite of the ice and snow in parts of the country, I can tell spring is on the way.  The narcissus and azalea are blooming and the amaryllis are beginning to emerge. Many of you are also beginning to emerge from your winter stupor and make plans for a “spring break.”

I don't know where we'll be going or what we'll do when we get there.

You put on your bib and tucker - I'll wear a flower in my hair.

See the sunlight on the water.

Feel the sand beneath your feet.

Hear the laughter and the music?

Feel the breeze upon your face.

 There is magic where we're going

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Life’s Railway to Christmas

04.12.25 06:24 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)

This morning, I awoke with the words of a hymn in my mind. I can remember my mother singing it as she did housework when I was a child. I went to one of my bookcases and found an old hymnal. The hymn Life's Railway to Heaven was on page 200. The publication date was 1896 - one hundred twen...

 DO AS I SAY. NOT AS I DO!

07.11.25 12:57 PM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)

When you have a “good idea,” write it down immediately!  Don’t wait!  If you wait, the magic will disappear.


  I believe I recently told you this.  Unfortunately, I ignored my own advice.  I had two great ideas to share with you, but by the time I got around to finding a penc...


I REMEMBER JANIE

14.08.25 03:08 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)

We had been married less than a year.  My husband was just out of the U. S. Navy and attending the University of Texas at Arlington.  I was working for C. P. Waggoner Sales Company in Grand Prairie across the street from Chance-Vought.  As the saying was at the time, I was earning my ...

Dear Friends,           My computer died! It was just as well, I am told, because it was a Windows 10 that is being fazed out in a few months.  I now have a Windows 11 – which I find to be overwhelming! I’m sure I’ll figure it out. In the meantime, wish me luck!  Now – ever onward!

06.06.25 11:33 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)

            It is June!  Are you as excited as I am?  What? You don’t know!?  June first is the day you are allowed to take off your shoes and go barefoot outside!  You can tip-toe across the yard – not through the tulips, but through an obstacle cou...