Quote of The Day

"Miracles happen every day; change your perception of what a miracle is and you'll see them all around you."
Jon Bon Jovi

Ist Day of Fall

Fall is my favorite season. I think it  has been my entire life. Although, since moving to Kentuckyanna, I have fallen in love with it. If only it would last all winter long!!

COOL FIND.....Take a Look

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Margarette

I met Margarette today.

She stopped by my office before heading to Germany tomorrow. She is going to see her younger sister. I helped her get her things in order, and she told me stories.

When she was a girl of 12, she and her grandmother had been working in their vineyard. That afternoon an old gypsy woman came to them, selling ribbons. The gypsy took the girl's hand, and told her that one day she would move to America and marry a man named Frank. Many years later, as she was a young bride in New Albany, Indiana, she remembered the gypsy. Margarette had moved to the Hoosier state when she and Frank were married.

One day, she and Frank had taken a Sunday drive; westward along the Ohio river. When they drove through what is now the historic district of Evansville, Margarette knew she was home. She and Frank bought two turn of the century houses, restored them,and helped bring a neighborhood back to life. She has since restored many other homes. Twice she has moved to the west side of town, but she always comes back to where she feels at home.

Each year Margarette takes this trip to Germany to see her sister. She spends a month or so there. They travel and explore together. One year, during a hot summer, they were driving through the country side when Margarette told her sister she would like a pesche. Her sister said she shouldn't use the old words from their small town, but use the correct German pronunciation; Pfirsiche. As they drove, the came across a farmers market. There on the hand painted sign read “PESCHE”, and Margarette beamed with older sister pride.

Pesche and Pfirsiche are the Italian and German words for Peaches.

Years later, Margarette was again in her hometown in Germany. This time she was walking through the church with her aunt. Her aunt began to tell her that the church was built back in the 1700’s, and that Italian artisans were hired to paint the frescos within the church. These Italian artists brought their families, and their way of life. They helped to settle the small town, and there they stayed. One of the things they brought with them for Italy were the Pesche that they planted all over the country side. That is how a German woman knows Pfirsiche as Pesche.
As we waited for her confirmation to arrive and her paperwork to be completed, she told me of her love for the area we live in. She told me of the towns beginnings, and the history. We talked about gardening and neighborhoods, about the river and the bug population. 
There are people that I have met in my life time that are amazing. I am blessed to have met Margarette. As I walked her to the door, this seventy something beauty hugged me, then she said "There is always a reason people come into your life!" I smiled, that's something I always say! I hope she has a wonderful visit with her sister, I hope the trip is happy and magical, I hope she finds fresh Pesche.
When she gets back to our little "Delta" as she calls it here, she is taking me for a tour. I can hardly wait!!

Hello Fall

A perfect weather kind of day! Oh my gosh, it's beautiful!
Currently 69 degrees, looking at an over night low of 56. 
Partly cloudy, very breezy. Light showers!!
Hello Fall!!!

Sweet 16

On this day, 16 years ago, my daughter was born. She already had two wonderful sisters and a brother that anxiously awaited her. I had anticipated and longed for this perfect baby for so very long. She is charming, a witty surprise, a breath of fresh air, a true delight! She is the Frosting on the Cake! I love her with all my heart. Happy Birthday Baby! Eek

9/9/2015

HaPPy LaST DaY oF 15 CooKie!
I love you, eek!

Nourishment

Think of sleep as a form I nourishment. Don't let yourself go hungry

Aging

Aging isn't about losing yourself but affirming who you are, who you've been all along.

TRUE

I Know Just The Guy

I drive past this shop every now and then. I'm not sure, but I think it's vacant. I know the perfect man to fill it, but I would need to talk him into moving to Kentucyanna!
Pout!

Beavers

Wild life fascinates me. I have always had a love for buffalo, they are so majestic and noble. Farm animals like horsed, cows, chicken, and sheep are beautiful in their charming homey farmy way. I love the raccoon , squirrel and deer; living here in the mid-west has given me the chance to see so many deer. I loved the day I watched a young deer play with a barn cat in the hay field by my home in Kentucky, it was a wonderful sight. Earlier this year I saw a beaver up the hill from a neighbors farm. I was amazed to see the creature, astonished by its size, and delighted to watch it sprint to safety each time a truck would pass by. I fell in love with beavers that day. Last weekend as I was exploring some back-roads near the Ohio river, I saw something in the road. It is all too common to see a dead raccoon, skunk or squirrel on the road. As I was driving, and slowed down a bit, I still couldn't make out just what this little thing was. The area was beautiful,with forest surrounding me, a home here and there. As I got closer to this stationary thing in the road, all of the sudden it hopped up and started to run for safety. To my surprise and delight it was a small beaver. Oh my gosh it was so darling! When beaver run they hop, and it made me giggle. I can't even describe just how darling this cutie was. I totally fell in love with that little beaver !
There is a great documentary put out by PBS on Beavers. It's on Netflix, and on PBS, I added the link below. Just in case you want to fall in love with these darling rodents also!

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/leave-it-to-beavers-leave-it-to-beavers/8836/

I Love Mine!

I'm Counting On It!

Programming

I don't watch tv often, and when I do... Well, my kids say I watch old lady programming. I say " I just DON'T like stupid programming."
But...did you know, that the National Geographic channel has a program called the 'Science of Stupid.' It brakes down stupid, by using smarts. I like this! Just saying!