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As we learn to navigate another year of firsts, we have now entered our first holiday with both of our parents gone. This moment came upon us quickly as it has been forty-seven days since the passing of our mother. Three thousand one hundred forty two days for Daddy. Momma - Michelle is taking care... 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 →
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? People think that GW and I are crazy for getting up as early as we do - even on our days off - which can be anywhere from 3:30 a.m. to 3:45 a.m. Why do we get up that early?... Continue Reading →
My Summer has consisted of sunrises, swimsuits, sundresses & sunsets. Not a bad way to spend a summer if I do say so myself. My contract through the trade school of which I work is 199 days a year. I am blessed to have the same days off as the students - all holidays, snow... 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 →
Coffee & Conversation with GW ~ As we wind down our Christmas vacation, GW and I took some time to have coffee and conversation by the glow of the Christmas tree. He’s been enjoying Christmas vacation since December 15th. My vacation started December 23rd. He goes back tomorrow. I go back on Monday. I must... Continue Reading →
There was a time I missed home that I didn’t enjoy my time away. I guess it comes with age that I haven’t thought of Ohio much at all. When we were here in March, it was one of the most relaxing trips I’ve taken. This one has been the same - due in part... Continue Reading →
What’s your favorite thing about yourself? My Aunt Barbara had written this on the bottom of a letter she sent me. Yes, she still sends me notes in the mail. I have this taped right where I can see it as I sit at my desk. I find myself childlike when I talk to her.... Continue Reading →
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Hello friend. How are you? I'm sorry I haven't told you lately how proud I am of you. But, I am. I've always believed in you though I am not sure that you even know that about me - and for that - I am truly sorry. You... Continue Reading →
This is an UPDATE to my ➡️ https://theonefourone.com/2022/03/01/a-look-back-on-2021/ ⬅️ click for more. All through last year, my repeated statement to all involved with my mom throughout her journey was this - our goal is to get her back to independent living like she was the day before her knee replacement and then heart attack. I... Continue Reading →
When I started to blog, I remember the feeling of excitement of putting my thoughts down on "paper". Not worried about what people thought or if anyone would even read my posts. It is a shame to say that I began on Blogger eleven years ago - E L E V E N. In eleven... Continue Reading →
I have spent this entire weekend alone doing whatever I wanted to do whenever I wanted to do it. I even took an evening to do nothing at all but veg out, watch every episode of Season 5 of Grace & Frankie on Netflix and drink Dark Horse Rosé wine. I have been afforded all... Continue Reading →
If Facebook showed me just how many times I pull up their website on Safari, I would be even more aggravated with myself than the crap that flows through my newsfeed as I mindlessly scroll down rolling my eyes ~ quite often I may add ~ at all of the crap that people post and... Continue Reading →
As much as I hate to admit it - I am a hoarder of things like all of M's papers. I have totes labeled Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade.... you get the picture. Middle school took a hit in the paper department since very little - if any - papers were brought... Continue Reading →
Lessons of 2018 ~ As I reflect on 2018, I must admit it has been a blur. So many people I have spoken with have the same sentiment. Where has the year gone..... I can tell you - it has gone F A S T. Last year, I made a post called Lessons of 2017.... 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 →
Last week, I took Miss M to the DMV to update her State ID as she changed her last name a year ago this month (July) to incorporate my maiden name, and to have the same name as me and to have her Pappy's last name as well. Yes, we are those ladies who hyphenate.... Continue Reading →
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