Fascinating Life
Written by Mary Stephenson (1-10-2017)
The ad to your right is from a little local newspaper where I grew up. “Driftwood” and November 16, 1961 was the date.(removed for data space)
A number of years ago I was looking for an interesting incident that I was surprised never was reported in the Driftwood. But then I found this ad, which made me chuckle.
The reason this even came to mind was how we have progressed from those days. A toaster! Could you see kids today being the tiniest bit fascinated by bread popping up. Uh, well maybe if you were a year old.
Christmas Parties And Memories
Written by Mary Stephenson
Ah, the time of year folks get together. Celebrations with those we know. Grateful for the blessings of having people around us.
Remembering those bygone years. When we were young and filled with such energy and excitement, waiting for St. Nick.
There were plays at school with all kids having to participate for each classes’ performance. I really didn’t like performing and was always grateful they didn’t give me any big parts. Then there were the Sunday School programs. Being involved with them and when I got old enough I did get to play “Mary”. Continue reading
Do You Know What Day It Is?
Written by Mary Stephenson
Today is December 15th, 2016 and you probably didn’t know what day it is. Looking up on the trusty National Calendar Days I found out.
Drum roll please…. Cat Herders Day.
If you have ever tried to herd cats you will soon find out it is pretty much impossible. The close proximity I came to that was having a number of cats that were motivated by food. I was able to play the Pied Piper and for the most part they followed. There was a few times that no matter what I tried there was one hold out that would just not follow. Probably wasn’t hungry at the time. Continue reading
A Cold December Morning
Written by Mary Stephenson
After scrapping ice off the windows on the car we headed out for Sycamore School.
Was a reminder of days when this task was done more often. Glad for retirement, where most days we enjoy the warmth inside and the pleasure of drinking a cup of coffee.
Today (12-7-16) we were scheduled for a meeting at 9 AM. Jim, Ernie, Gary and I were to meet with Susanna and Olivia at the school.
Our original plans were aborted last month and we regrouped as to a new approach.
Riverfront Playhouse and Our Night Out
Written by Mary Stephenson
What a wonderful way to hit of the Holiday Season!
Riverfront Playhouse put on a terrific play “The Man Who Came to Dinner”. I thoroughly enjoyed it, hopefully everyone else did.
The extra added part about the “Lions Club” was a super bonus just for us. (They told me it was not part of the script and since it worked they decided to add it.)
