Family - The Commercial Review

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Present is a token of her love and pride

A long time ago, in another lifetime, I was picking strawberries with my mother-in-law at a commercial fruit farm.
Sometimes wandering is taking a break

“Not all those who wander are lost.”
Chaos is a normal part of daughter’s life

Only one more day of planting and the last of the flowers and vegetables should be in the ground.
Safety warnings are mostly common sense

Sometimes I wonder if we have gotten more stupid over the years.
Adults used to look out for all children

Where are the grown-ups? Why can't we all get along?
Compost pile had an unexpected guest

An orange cat flew out of the compost bin and ran away.
Simple gifts are the most appreciated

Mother's Day is rapidly approaching.
Perfect morning was spent in the woods

That was interesting. I had seen the small notice in the newspaper last week.
Earth Day is making progress, but more to do

Earth Day is over for another year and the planet seems as messy as ever.
It's time to plant memories of mom

I bought some pansies yesterday. They were my mother's favorite flower.
Anniversary is reminder of a different world

Thirty-nine years ago my world was far different than it is now.
Spring is a time of rebirth, remembering

Last year at this time we were inundated with doctor’s appointments and worry.
God's son, hope and faith are resurrected

There are two hollow Easter bunnies sitting on the library table. I have resisted them for several days but doubt if they will remain uneaten until Easter.
Seed catalogs cause wishful thinking

I finished reading “The Jesus Cow” by Michael Perry last week.
Woodcarving was enjoyed by all ages

I am always amazed at how many people come out for the local celebration known as the Fiber Fest.

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