Flashback Photo: Gibson & Harley ~ my silly "Reindogs"   Christmas 2007  Snow Globe by Dorothy Wills-Raftery As the snow flakes gently fall in glistening memories of yore, I close my eyes oh-so-tight wishing for so much more. O' golden hours of summer And fall's crisp days aglow Such wonderful memories we made Especially in winter's snow. Time is much akin to snow arriving in beauty and peace giving precious moments of joy before the snow visits cease. Within that moment of quiet time encased in our heart's glass dome The spirit is so brightened For you are forever home. ~ Did you enter our Husky Coffee Giveaway? Enter until 12 AM EST on 12/18/19 HERE!   You're Invited...to a Blog Hop!   Come join us each week and share your fave Memory Lane pics from yesteryear or yesterday! Simply grab our badge, be sure to link to us, join the linky list below so others can come and visit your blog,...

Woo is right! So happy it is Friday! We apologize for our brief absence as this past week was indeed an emotionally heavy one of sorting through stored boxes of my mother's and my husband's father's things, both of whom passed away recently - my mom two years ago and my father-in-law just this past October (and today would have been his 90th birthday). For me, it was impossible to go through my mother's things before now. She was my first and lifelong best friend, an amazing mother and grandmother to my daughter, my confidante, my support system, my cheerleader, and my therapist. Accepting she is physically gone, has been, well, too painful. Now, however, it is starting to become a familiar warm feeling to see her handwriting, and even that of my father (who has been passed 44 years now) on cards, letters, and photos that were saved amongst her personal items. I let the familiar scripts and memories of my younger days wash over me, and instead of feeling the pain of...

A Mother's Day Dog Lovers Poem For fondly telling stories of my antics as a pup,   And for knowing yummy dog treats are the way to cheer me up... For cleaning all the mud when I forget to wipe my paws,   And for taking time to scratch my ears and cuddle “just because,” For comforting my worries when we’re driving to the vet, And for giving me the words of praise that others may forget, For showing me you love me in so many different ways — I’m wishing you the happiest and best of Mother’s Days!  ~Author Unknown

My FiveSibes kept me company as I photographed the gorgeous Super Moon last night, the first of three this summer. Each time I aimed the camera up at the moon, they would follow with their glances. Mother Nature gave us a beautiful night art exhibit! The moon is supposed to still be in its glory this evening, so if you missed last night, be sure to take a peek tonight! We sure will be! Moon gazing A glowing glory— Feeling you near tonight. ~Dorothy Wills-Raftery