PSW

It's way too early but who cares. 

It's Porch Sittin' Weather and the rockers are coming out of storage. I'm even making them new seat covers too! 

Spring is such a welcome relief, even in years where we've had little in the way of winter. 

Grateful to have time to savor every second of the new season this year.

Treasure

Back in January, after thinking about my Aunt Kathy for some time I looked her up on Facebook, found her (recognizing her wedding photo which hung in my childhood home) and sent her a friend request. I hadn't seen her in at least forty years and boom, just like that, we were reconnected.

My most vivid memories my aunt are of her visiting during summer vacation. She was glamorous, full of life and fun, and stunningly beautiful. I was certain she was a princess. 

Yesterday a box arrived in the mail from her. It was full of family photos. Images of my mom and her brother when they were little. Photos of my mom and dad before they were married. Photos of my paternal grandparents and maternal great grandparents. 

Some day I'll tell the story of my mother's childhood. A tale which includes unspeakable sadness of almost every kind. But that is for another day. Today is for focusing on the beauty and innocence of her precious young face, the unbounded joy in her eyes as a toddler and the fact that in the end, her story had a such a sweet and happy ending. 

Bless you, mom. I will never cease to be inspired by your courage, your dignity, your strength.

Toddler

First trike

With her beloved brother, Bobby

 Ready for school

 As a young teenager

 A glamorous career gal in NYC

Streams

March came in on roaring winds and cold temps. Soon it'll be in the 60's again. This on again, off again Winter...no wait it's Spring! HAH, fooled you again, it's still Winter stuff is starting to get a little old.

So here's what we did yesterday...

Yeah, we thought we were done with the whole selling antiques thing, but I guess we weren't...not totally at least. We're selling Marmalade Mercantile merch along side antique pieces at a lovely shop in Corning. Adding a second income stream is good and having a physical presence for MM is wonderful. We'll see how it works out!

 

Directions

We're ushering February out the door with thoughts of an early Spring.

Sending it on its way with wishes for good health and a peaceful spirit. Directing these thoughts out in all directions for those in need of a lift. 

Hoping they'll come back full circle and land in our direction.

Happy Leap day.

Why, Where, How

My mind is working overtime lately. 

Full of concern for Kathy, while trying to remain positive and encouraging. 

Swirling with ideas for about building. Do we go up, out or in the back forty? 

Then there's the ever popular 3am thought loop...how the hell is Donald Trump even remotely qualified to be president, who are these crazy ass supporters of his and when did the average IQ in America become so low?

These are the things that keep me up at night and make me wonder

Things

Coffee in bed.

Snuggling with the kitties.

Sunshine and snowflakes.

Working from home.

No where to be.

Soup on the stove.

Cars in the garage.

A day with my sweetie. 

These are a few of my favorite things.

Remember

Home now for a few days before heading back to Philly. February has taken yet another loved one to cancer. RIP Steven. You were loved the world over. 

Remember to love the ones you're with.