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I literally do not know where to begin..... Besides January 2025 of course. When this post was first placed in my drafts, I had written in a notebook somewhere highlights of this past year prior to the passing of my mother. Where that notebook is right now - I couldn't tell you. At the moment,... Continue Reading →
December 31, 1965 in a small church in Point Pleasant, WV, my parents devoted their lives to one another both at the tender age of twenty-one. Today, they are celebrating their 60th anniversary together for the first time since 2016. If you are new here On The One Four One, that may read odd to... Continue Reading →
It’s been 15 days since you went home to be with our Lord & Savior. Fifteen days since you went to be with Daddy whom you’ve missed sorely for the last 3,095 days. I found myself today while prepping for dinner figuring up how much extra to prepare for you as well. And then it... Continue Reading →
My baby brother turns 50 this week. Being the oldest, I have hit milestones before him but this one hits different. My baby brother is turning fifty. Everyone has always said that we are daylight and dark. Me with blonde hair. Him with dark. He is easy going and trusts everyone. Me - trust issues... Continue Reading →
June Family Dinner was nothing short of amazing! Faith brought the sweetest gifts to ask her sister to be her Matron of Honor and McKenzie to be a bridesmaid in her wedding next year. And, speaking of next year, I am getting another Great!!! The girls had on the cutest shirts to announce to Uncle... Continue Reading →
Our March family dinner was fun and The Greats have a couple of new traditions! The time changed today giving us an extra hour of daylight. I’ll trade an hour of sleep for more daylight!!! For dinner, I served cabbage, onion, potato and kielbasa packets along with homemade mac & cheese, flat green beans, sautéed... Continue Reading →
JANUARY 2024 - After what seemed like a short Christmas Break, I started back to work on Monday, January 8th. GW went back to work on Friday, January 5th. McKenzie was to begin her second semester on Wednesday, January 17th but was delayed due to snow. My school lost Spring Break this year due to... Continue Reading →
July 17, 1922 - a legend was born. A Tower of Strength. Loyal. Determined. Hard Working. No Nonsense Attitude. THE STRONGEST BRANCH OF OUR TREE. What she said - she meant - so pay attention. She took notes during the news - especially the John Marra Home & Garden segments. The radio was always tuned... Continue Reading →
Facebook has been good for very few things. But what I have found it is good for • reconnecting with friends and family across the miles • our dog Coal (breeder post) • my administrative professional position at the Award Winning Buckeye Hills Career Center (job posting), and • On This Day Memories. Eight years... Continue Reading →
https://theonefourone.com/2018/06/17/fathers-day-2-0/#more-1364?page_id=1364 As I began to write about my eighth Father's Day without my Dad to actually celebrate, I went back and read what I had written on my second year. The same words ring true for me. My goal has been and continues to be to celebrate him every single day by living up to... Continue Reading →
In years past, I have titled these "Lessons Of". I've already changed the title line of this one a few times - Lessons of 2023 - 2023 - Recap of 2023 - to finally "Reflections of 2023". As I begin reflecting, I find the same is true this year as years past. January and February... Continue Reading →
The beginning of the year is a blur. I started off with great intentions of posting every day - that lasted a big five days. With McKenzie's graduation in May, we worked hard to secure all of the things she desired for her celebration. We lived in the moments clear through the day of graduation.... Continue Reading →
Dear Santa,Since 2003, you have blessed McKenzie with every thing she has ever asked for on her Christmas lists. I remember the only time she didn't get what she asked for was because she asked too late and the American Girl make up case she wanted had already been spoken for by other little girls.... Continue Reading →
I know many of you will relate to this piece. I grew up in the best neighborhood ever. And, I mean E V E R! I'm sure your neighborhood was the best E V E R as well. As I sat in the back seat of my Mom's black Lincoln Continental with my little brother,... Continue Reading →
Do you remember some of your first memories as a child? I have some pretty amazing and precious memories. One being my Dad taking me to the most famous hot dog place in our town called Remo's. Here is an article on a from a local news station eleven years ago. Even better, here is... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been disappointed? Have you ever disappointed someone? We all have been there in our lives. I believe it is how you deal with the disappointment is what is important. For myself, when decisions have been made that were out of my control; I chose to stand up, brush myself off and move... Continue Reading →
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My niece, Faith Elizabeth, is an A M A Z I N G young lady. There isn't a single thing that she can't accomplish when she puts her mind to it. Academics, volleyball, softball, basketball, farming, 4-H, make-up, hair, cooking, baking......shall I go on??? I could, that's for darn sure!!! I love and treasure her... Continue Reading →
Rush here. Rush there. Do this. Do that. Thinking of that while I'm doing this. Story of my life. It really hit me yesterday as GW and I went to Columbus for a couple of nights to celebrate wedding weekend with family and friends. We went to one of our favorite spots, Cooper's Hawk Winery,... Continue Reading →
Thirteen months today to be exact. I can't believe that a month has flown by since the marking of the year that my Dad went home. So many times I have wanted to sit down and write about that day. The love and support from friends who are more than friends ~ they are family... Continue Reading →
The chili and potato soup are simmering on the stove. The hot chocolate tray with candy canes, marshmallow stir sticks, cotton candy, silver sugar candy sprinkles nestled together await the preparation by the kids. A tray full of chocolate chip cookies, no-bake cookies, peanut butter with Hershey kisses along with Santa's favorite ~ magic cookie... Continue Reading →
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