Chasing Kindreds

On the weekend of April 21,22 what began as a spring cleaning with  my uncle turned into a pivotal weekend. (Mom, Allison, Cathy, Hayden, Uncle Kenji at his home, & Kristin aka: Super Cousin) She came from Atlanta, Georgia to visit and work on spring cleaning! When all in a day’s work was done for… Read more

Amelia Island looks smaller in the wake of the boat and soon Cumberland Island comes into view. As we come ashore and climb onto the pier all we hear is quiet. The warmth of the boat ride is cooled during our walk under the large Live Oak canopy shading us along the path. Our path… Read more

Maybe it’s a good thing…so busy living life I can’t make time for chronicling the moments! It has been “the year of years!” When I went to gather my “best nine” I came up with 40 photos! Picking up the pieces, following up on “Our hearts are overflowing” & “These boots are made for working”… Read more

Traditionally children wear clothing that was worn by their parents or another relative for a special occasion. In our family, like all others, has had a dress handed down now for 40 years. When Mr. P and I got married my sister(age 7) wore a floral frock stitched with love by my mom, first time… Read more

  For most of my adult life work boots have been a daily feature. In addition to wearing them, time is spent buying the boots, maintaining the boots, cleaning the boots and organizing the work boots, when more than one pair come into the picture. I see them in photos over the past 40 years… Read more

We’ve had some spring breaks we have…some beautiful ones. We’ve had those where we “Took ourselves out to the ballgame at Turner field.” And where we’ve chased the family dog around it’s Tucker, Ga lawn. And we’ve camped at a family reunion in Pine Mountain and showed off our walking skills. And we’ve even ventured… Read more

The stage is set for the Lord’s Evening Meal 2017. Giant Ranunculus, Peonies, Blue Delphinium and Myrtle arranged in water, waiting for Nisan 14 at sundown.~ Cleaning, arranging and setting… Alan, Andy and me ~ 4/11/2017

My Aunt Babs mother of three pictured here with her youngest, passed away suddenly from an unexpected illness February 18, 1984, age 36. So many memories…to be continued.

“Making Your Marc”      As far back as I can remember, I was always intrigued by the” birth mark” my Aunt Marcia was adorned with as she developed in her mother’s womb.  Marcia is very pretty; she has straight dark brown hair, light skin, a small “willowy” stature, medium height, and brilliant clear blue… Read more

The front of the Greek Revival designed with a Georgian floor plan. Magnolia trees and Live Oaks grace the property, adjacent to the Florida Governors Mansion.   This afternoon we visited The Grove, recently opened to the public, now called “The Grove Museum.” I love the Spanish Moss in the oaks pictured here. View of the… Read more