Fall is officially here. The day was cool, then bright and sunny, then rainy and very windy. There was a tornado warning in Butler County. I got soaked going into Bible Study – the umbrella blew inside out.

We are studying angels, and it’s very interesting to find the references in scripture and also about how they apply to our lives. I’m enjoying the study very much. Do you know how hard it is to find a stock photo of a male angel without wings? Try it…

I changed my mind about having purple lights with leaf garlands on the couch. I switched out for orange lights, added a fall pillow, and I feel it is much better. What’s your vote?

Got a message from my step-niece Pam – her daughter Ashley had a baby girl Saturday – Sophia is beautiful! I’m so blessed to be part of the family and to have gotten photos!

Also got a txt from my friend who is adopting a puppy. She can pick it up October 8th. She’s very excited – and with good reason. CUTEST PUPPY EVER!

The NEXT PAGE (March 22) – Describe some outside chores. “Mowing the yard. Painted our fence that went all around the garden and yard. I think we (Hazel, Jim & Myself) had more paint on us than the fence did. Milked a cow. Fed the chickens & gathered the eggs. Helped weed the garden.” Sounds like Mom grew up learning how to be a working part of a working family!

On this day in 1776 Nathan Hale was hanged as a spy: I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. In 1976 Charlie’s Angels debuted – Kelly was named after that show. The three ‘angels’ were Kelly, Jill, and Sabrina. Kelly’s full name is Kelly Sabrina. In 1982 Family Ties premiered (I REALLY like Michael J Fox!); in 1994 Friends premiered, and in 1997 ‘Candle in the Wind’ by Elton John was released as a tribute to Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales. Irving Berlin (White Christmas) died in 1987 at 101 and George C Scott (actor) in 1999 at 71. In 1973 Charles Schulz married Jean Clyde.

TOMORROW September 23 is:

• Celebrate Bisexuality Day
• National Checkers/Dogs in Politics Day
• National Great American Pot Pie Day
• National Snack Stick Day
• National Teal Talk Day
• Innergize Day
• Restless Legs Awareness Day

Tomorrow I may just make cookies for the weekend. We’ll see what happens! Sounds good to me, and everyone at the farm kept talking about Mom’s chocolate chip cookies. So maybe I’ll take them MARGE’s cookies! God bless…

Early walk, but I didn’t see any deer. My neighbor posted that he saw several just walking down the street, like they were waiting for the bus! And I was out about that time.

Worked at both stores, had lunch, cut the grass. Answered some emails and made some phone calls, then started with the fall and Halloween decorations. It took me from about 3:30pm until almost 10pm – with a quick break about 7:30pm for a few bites of pizza. I lugged the boxes out, put up outside lights, then started inside. Glad that’s done! I discovered that my remote to turn on/off outside lights in the front doesn’t work. I will have to pop out and get a new one. They are not expensive. That was my whole day!

Journal page from March 21 – Describe some household chores you had as a child. “As soon as I could reach the sink by standing on a stool I washed dishes. Hazel liked to dry better than wash. Set the table. Dad taught me how to sweep with the broom and get all the fuzz. We made our bed & sometimes the other 4 beds. I learned how to bake & cook when I was 8 or 10 years old.”

On this day in 1776 Nathan Hale was arrested (spy); in 1897 the response to Virginia O’Hanlon’s letter was published in the New York Sun: “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”. J R R Holkien’s THE HOBBIT was published in 1937, PERRY MASON TV series premiered in 1957, and in 1970 Monday night football premiered. H G Wells was born in 1866; Harry Hagman, actor (I Dream of Jeannie and Dallas) was born in 1931. Stephen King, author, in 1947, Bill Murray in 1950, and Faith Hill, country singer, in 1967. Walter Brennan died at age 80 in 1974, and in 1996 JFK Jr. married Caroline Bisset in 1996.

TOMORROW September 22nd is:

• National Online Recovery Day
• American Business Women’s Day
• Car Free Day
• Dear Diary Day
• National Centenarian’s Day
• Elephant Appreciation Day
• National Girls’ Night
• Hobbit Day
• National Ice Cream Cone Day
• National Legwear Day
• National White Chocolate Day
• Autumnal Equinox 

If I had an elephant, I would certainly appreciate it. In the meantime, I’ll concentrate on ice cream and chocolate! In the meantime, Liz Bromke sent out the next ARC book for review: The House that Christmas Made. Now it’ll be a marathon read!!! God Bless…

Gen made breakfast, and we had time to catch up and have tea together. I left for work and she swept up for me (Rainy sheds!), packed up and headed home. I got a txt message that she arrived home safe and sound, and was looking forward to sitting on the deck with a glass of wine to watch the full moon.

Autmn sent me a txt that today is national Queso day – and sent me a photo. So if you are in the area of Bull River Taco in White Oak stop in and get Queso – and say hello to Autmn and her family!

I stopped on the way home today and finally picked out the paint for the trim on the house and shed. I thought I had made up my mind, until I started looking at the paint color chips again. But now it’s purchased – no going back! I think if the weather cooperates this weekend it will all get done. That will be a job well done and much needed – and long delayed! Big thanks to Nate (and Chrissy) for their help!

When I was walking up for the mail I noticed that there was a bloom on my azalai bush. I don’t think that was supposed to happen…

A quote from the book: January 12. What did your father do for a living? My father went to Greensburg & worked for a wealthy family as their chauffeur. He went into the army & fought in WWI. He was gassed with mustard gas and wasn’t healthy after that. He bought a farm along with Uncle Edd. Besides the farm work he worked at a big feed mill where they ground grain & made flour & also animal feed. He later did road work for South Mahoning Twp. He never applied for a vetrans pension. He was eligable. (Reminder – copying word for word).

On this day in 1881 Chester A Arthur was sworn in as 21st president; in 1952 the Jackie Gleason show debuted. My dad was frequently mistaken for Jackie Gleason. We loved the show, and the Honeymooners – ‘to the moon, Alice! To the moon!’ The British Liner Queen Elizabeth II was launched in 1967. And in 1984 the Cosby Show premiered; in 1985 Walt Disney World had their 200-millionth guest. Jacob Grimm – Grimm’s Fairy Tales) died at age 78 in 1863, and Jim Croce died in a plane crash in 1973 at age 30. Sophia Loren was born in 1934 and three friends have birthdays today. One is from Hempfield Church – Brandon Yeager. He’s also a realtor that does a great job upgrading and selling homes in the area (House Rock Realty) – check him out, and Happy Birthday, Brandon. Another is a writer, and a very good writer, as well, from Seton Hill’s Master’s program – Katy Doran. Have a wonderful celebration, Katy! And it’s also Abby Lea Gurnee’s birthday – she and Byron purchased the Farm from us in August. She’s a wonderful wife, mother, worker, friend, and as Byron will attest, a fabulous cook! Happy Birthday, Abby! God bless!

TOMORROW September 21 is:

• National Chai Day
• National Pecan Cookie Day
• National New York Day
• National IT Professionals Day

My agenda for tomorrow includes work in the morning and grass-cutting in the afternoon. Do something fun – God Bless!

It was a beautiful day, all around. It was cooler this morning but sunny and bright all afternoon. The moon is round and bright and full (officially or not!).

We had fun in Sunday School. Max decided he was going to teach the lesson and thanked me for letting him sit in my chair. I asked what the lesson was and he said, “God is love.” I agreed that was the best lesson ever! Then they made headbands that said ‘peacemaker’ – we are still learning about Nehemiah, who had to settle some disputes. Mary bought them super hero masks so they were superhero peacemakers. They had a good day.

About 2pm I drove down to Legion Keener Park in Latrobe to attend a going away party for Janet, Kyle, Anaya, Josiah and Noah Drown (youth minister and family). I intended to stay only about an hour, but there were so many people there I seldom see that I ended up staying for 4 hours! It was a great time – good food, great friends, and perfect weather. What a joyous blessing! Talked to a former co-worker, and we ultimately decided that there WAS quality life after Smail’s! Who knew???

Gen and I took Rainy for a short walk around the block, then had fruit, crackers, and cheese for a snack with a mug of hot cider (I bought that at the festival yesterday. It’s absolutely the best there is!) Rainy wasn’t sure she was ready for bed and kept coming back downstairs to lay on my rug. I finally walked her up and she willingly got in her bed.

Mom’s journal page is from February 20th – What do you remember as your least favorite school subject? “I just couldn’t remember my geography. I love learning about places all over the United States and have a world globe. I look places up that they tell about on television & in the newspaper. The subject that was called “English” was my least favorite subject. I still have trouble writing my sentence so it conveys my thoughts.

On this day in 1676 – Bacon’s rebellion: Nathaniel Bacon and a group of settlers burned down Jamestown and overthrew Virginia governor. Adventures of Superman TV series premiered in 1952; in 1960 Chubby Checker’s ‘The Twist’ hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 1970 Mary Tyler Moore show debuted. Twiggy (Actress/icon) was born in 1949; Mama Cass Elliott in 1941. Trisha Yearwood in 1964. James A Garfield – 20th president – died at age 49 in 1881, and Orville Redenbacher – popcorn magnate (88) – died in 1995 by drowning in his bathtub. In 1945 Shirley Temple married John Agar, and Angelina Jolie field for divorce from Brad Pitt in 2016. And happy 6th anniversary to Josiah and Olivia Lenzi (SH Cousin Holly’s daughter and son-in-law). Congrats – and many, many more!

TOMORROW September 20 is:

• National Care for Kids Day *
• National Fried Rice Day
• National Pepperoni Pizza Day
• National Punch Day
• National String Cheese Day

String cheese is actually on my grocery list. Hmmm! I could use a pepperoni Pizza. I drove past Jioio’s today and almost pulled in there to order a pizza! Have a happy Monday and a great week! God bless…

Another early morning, but very bright and beautiful. Low clouds/fog hanging over the mountains while I drove to Stahlstown. Once in a while it cleared and there were beautiful views.

I got my table set up, and connected with Marilee. She was trying to direct the Chestnut Ridge Historical Society – their banner was crooked. They did get it straightened out. I snapped some photos of the colorful craft tents, the old farm engines, the huge (old) bell that hung in the church where it was first decided to have a Flax Festival. Also, the display of the 100th anniversary festival clearly shows Fields of Blue! Bottom center… Also a picture of a stem of flax, as well as the demonstration area – spinning wheels – ready to get started. It was a very nice day.

Talked to a lot of people who were really interested in Letters to Mary. Sold 3 books, plus 4 Fields of Blue and 2 coloring books. It was definitely worth spending the day. Even got a coupon for lunch on the festival. Since I had bought a bowl of soup for breakfast at 11am, I wasn’t needing lunch. I got a Diet Pepsi and a funnel cake about 3:30pm. That will get me through the day.

Ron’s brother Paul (and wife Cheryl) stopped by to ‘visit’ and we talked for a while. I also spent some time talking to Shirley from the Ligonier Library (research). I’m hoping she calls me one of these days to do a workshop. The main stage had three different groups – but my favorite was Cathi Rhodes and Eric Harris, who are Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash. I could clearly hear all the songs from where I was sitting. The next group was a Civil War group, and that – of course – fit right in to Letters to Mary.

I got home and organized my totes for next Friday. Gen stopped on her way to Youngwood to see her sons (who are staying with friends) to drop off food from the picnic she attended today. She and Rainy will be back later this evening.

Another quote from the book – March 20. What do you remember as your favorite time of year? Why? “Summertime – because we could be outside. Even if we did have extra yard and garden work it was always a fun time. Also, we went to visit our grandparents and aunts & uncles in the nice weather.” Gee, Mom! That’s my favorite season, too! But I know as time went on your preferred fall. I still choose Summer!

On this day in 1789 the first loan was made to pay salaries of the president and congress; in 1793 George Washington laid the cornerstone of the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC. In 1964 the Addams Family premiered; in 1965 both Get Smart and I Dream of Jeannie premiered. Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in 2020 at age 87. In 1940 Frankie Avalon was born. And my friend Marilee Pletcher (Flax Festival Committee) had a birthday today. She spent the day chasing everything around to make sure everything came together properly! Happy birthday, Marilee – take time next week to celebrate and enjoy!

TOMORROW September 19th is:

• National Butterscotch Pudding Day
• Talk Like A Pirate Day
• Wife Appreciation Day 

I’m not good at talking like a pirate and I neither AM or HAVE a wife! I’d go with the butterscotch pudding but I don’t have time. So I’ll just teach my little class at Sunday School, go to a going-away party for friends, and visit with Gen in the evening. Enjoy your day! God bless….

Beth brought me a surprise this morning! I hung my little wooden ‘cousin’ heart below our group picture. She also brought a few old photos of mom’s family, back in the day. And yardage of St. Patrick’s Day and Valentine’s Day Snoopy material. So that was a lovely gift! She and I left here at about 7:45am. No traffic, smooth sailing. We were the first ones at the farm – opened things up and got started on our projects. Beth was determined to go to the attic, and Dick eventually went up to help. Barb and I made some trips downstairs – to the dumpster and to sort the mess from the boxes. We found a lot of treasures, but there were seriously unredeemable Christmas decorations, etc, up there that got tossed.

Beth found a few things that spoke to her tender heart, and along with what Kath wanted and my little box and the typewriter stand, my car was full to overflowing on the way home.

As our Skunk Hollow Mr. Fresh seems to have gone underground, we captured and transported his grandfather, Grampa Fresh, back to Greensburg to officially be our mascot. I’m going to give him a good bath (he was in the attic with the mice and the bats!) and take him to the bonfire on October 1st. He’s excited to be part of the group, and quite frankly, he’ll be a better fit for our group. Mr. Fresh was a bit too ‘fresh’ for us!

Nate got the rest of the gray on the shed painted, so the next step will be the purple trim. I am choosing dark plum! It’s dark, but I’m determined.

We hit a traffic tie-up on the return trip; we sat in traffic for a long time. But we still made good time, including a quick run through the drive-through at McDonalds for our traditional milkshakes. Yum. Great reward for a job well done.

A quick quote out of the memory book: June 7th – What food did you learn to cook or prepare first as a youth. “I remember learning to fry eggs first. We were baking cakes & cookies at age 10.” I have the small frying pan that Mom learned to make eggs in hanging on my kitchen wall!

On this day in 1787 the US Constitution was signed by delegates at the Philadelphia Convention; in 1916 WWI Flying Ace the Red Baron of German Luftstreitkräfte won his first aerial combat (Was it against SNOOPY???). In 1954 “Lord of the Flies” (William Golding) was published; in 1961 ‘Car 54 Where Are You?’ debuted; in 1964 BEWITCHED premiered, in 1965 HOGAN’S HEROES debuted, and M*A*S*H debuted in 1972. Red Skelton died at age 84 in 1997 (Kath and I used to sneak out of bed and crawl into the hall to listen to the show!). Hank Williams was born in 1923. Three friends are having birthdays! Greg Saldi – missionary to France – is celebrating; Ron’s brother Dennis Shafer has a birthday today, and Eleanor Morris – now in TN – is having a birthday. Happy birthday to all of you – Sending blessings!

TOMORROW September 18th is:

• Air Force Birthday
• National Cheeseburger Day
• National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
• National Dance Day
• National Gymnastics Day
• Boys’ and Girls’ Club Day for Kids
• Puppy Mill Awareness Day
• Responsible Dog Ownership Day
• National CleanUp Day

Puppy Mill Awareness Day – Tazz (my dog detective) wrote and stared in a story about puppy mills. He was an amazing pup! Maybe someday it will get published. In the meantime, tomorrow I will be at the Flax Festival all day – so drive up to Stahlstown if you can! God bless…

Took a short walk this morning. It was foggy and I could feel the mist. In fact, you could almost see it across the hills. I took a few pictures of ‘mailbox’ cuties just because!

After lunch I organized the car for tomorrow’s trip to the farm, then got in my Letters to Mary storage and got organized for the Flax Festival on Saturday. It took longer to go through everything than I thought it would, but it’s all good. It’s ironic that I will have my books at the Flax Festival this weekend, and next Friday afternoon I’m doing a presentation for Mary at the senior center she works at. Twice in a week. I love doing that! I’m excited! I was able to cut the grass before I stopped for supper – now I’m typing!

I am helping a young college student friend (Gabby) with a descriptive essay for a class, so this is short tonight. I’ll catch up next week. Well, maybe…

Here is another page from the memory book. June 16th – Relate your happiest memory as a youth. “I think it was being grown up enough to be allowed to go out with the older boys and girls to just do what young kids do best. – “Nothing”. We had fun & we didn’t spend money because we didn’t have any to spend.” – I personally think we need to go back to that. Do nothing that costs nothing. Can’t get better than that!!!

On this day in 1908 General Motors was incorporated with the merger of Buick and Oldsmobile. In 1968 Richard Nixon appeared on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-IN (Sock it to ’em!), and in 1990 Dennis Quaid & Meg Ryan were married. Mary Travers (Peter, Paul, and Mary) died at age 72 in 2009. James Cash Penney Jr (J C Penney’s) was born in 1875, Allen Funt (Candid Camera) in 1914, Peter Falk (Columbo and the Princess Bride) in 1914, and David Copperfield, magician, in 1956. Nick Jonas (Jonas Brothers) in 1992. My friend Janie Close Ball is having a birthday today. We were friends since youth group as teens at Hempfield Church. Happy birthday, Janie! We really need to catch up! 🙂 Miss you!

TOMORROW September 17 is:

• National Professional House Cleaners Day
• National Apple Dumpling Day
• Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
• National Monte Cristo Day
• National Tradesmen Day
• National POW/MIA Recognition Day 

As today is National Step-Family day, I can’t close this post until I wish the happiest of days to my step-siblings: Dick (and Bobbie), Barb (and Whitey), Jim (& SJ), Dottie (and Steve), and Judy. And all of their kids and grandkids. It’s GREAT to have such a huge family! I believe I doubled my Christmas Card list! 🙂 Happy step-family day – God bless!!!

Took an early walk, but it was drizzling on and off. It was a strange weather day – cloudy, then a downpour, then sunny. Mix and repeat. I was inside cleaning all day, but did manage to paint the door frame downstairs in the family room during a sunny spell. Just the white trim; it’s needed it for a long time.

Here’s a post from the memory book: May 10, 11, and 12. Name some popular hit songs from your youth. ” 1) People will say we’re in Love 2) Eddy Arnolds song – I’ll hold you in my heart, til I can hold you in my arms. 3) Slow boat to China.” 11th – What was your favorite singing group or band? “Roy Rogers and son’s of the Pioneers.” 12th – Tell a favorite singer and a song that he/she sang? “Frank Sinatra was the # one singer when I was a teenager.” Eddy Arnold was a favorite of mine, too. I have several of his albums, still, including a Christmas one.

I went out to the Bible study tonight at HCC – it’s a study of Angels based on a book by Dr. David Jeremiah. We sort of had an introduction tonight, and talked about the different kinds of angels and what their purpose might be. There are scriptures that talk about examples of their missions, and Wayne also had some statistics about what people believe about angels in general. Here are some of what they might do: 1) Serve believers 2) Protect 3) Guide 4) Encourage 5) Deliver 6) Enlighten. We also talked about encounters with angels. I’m excited to continue the series.

On this day in 1962 Confederates conquered the Union weapon arsenal at Harpers Ferry WV; in 1916 first use of tanks in warfare. In 1928 Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin while studying influenza, and in 1949 the Lone Ranger (Hi, Ho, Silver! Away!) premiered. COLUMBO series debuted in 1971. Marco Polo was born in 1254 (I wonder if he actually invented the game…). Agatha Christy in 1890, and Prince Harry (Prince of Wales) in 1984. In 1794 our 4th president, James Madison, married Dolley.

TOMORROW September 16 is:

• National Play-Doh Day
• National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
• National Guacamole Day
• National Step Family Day
• National Working Parents Day
• Mayflower Day
• National Pawpaw Day  

I have three lists already to do tomorrow. I’ll let you know how it goes! Have a happy Thursday! God bless…

Today was a pretty mundane day. Not that I mind. It’s nice to have a non-chaotic day once in a while. I did take a brisk walk this morning, worked in Jeannette, then had a meeting at Hanna’s Town for the Tea in October. I enjoy the ladies that volunteer out there and like being involved in the programs that I can. The tea is October 9th – it’s on my list! I will be a scullery maid – all day!

I spent the afternoon (after a lunch of Quaker Oats!) writing out cards and composing emails. I made a quick trip over to Target to get Fall M&M’s – I stocked up because I usually take them to events and I have several this fall. All set now, and they were on sale, so that was a bonus. Also got an email from an author friend that her book release date is September 28th – so I pre-ordered the book and am excited to read it. I’ve known Lee since about 1998 – she was the director of the Master’s program I attended at Seton Hill, and we because friends, as well. Congrats, Lee!

I still have to iron, and grab a bite of supper, so I’ll leave you with a quote from Mom’s book: February 25th – Tell of a place that you discovered or built as a “haven” for your gang. “We didn’t have many close neighbors so “no gang” could be formed. When we did have a chance to get together we liked to go to the Ravaih house. It was called the haunted house & we liked to go & look for ghosts.” So she liked ghosts, but not vampires! You go, Mom!

On this day in 1814 Francis Scott Key penned the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ while witnessing the bombardment of Ft McHenry from a ship in Baltimore Harbor. In 1901 Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as the youngest (42) man to service as US President. In 1938 the Graf-Zeppelin II- world’s largest airship – made its maiden flight. Aaron Burr – 3rd Vice President – died at age 80 in 1836. William McKinley, 25th president, died in 1901 at age 58 having been shot 8 days earlier. In 1982 Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, died at age 52 in a car crash. Patrick Swayze, actor/dancer, died in 2009 at age 57. Clayton Moore (Lone Ranger) was born in 1914, and my Skunk Hollow cousin, Susan Crooks, would have celebrated a birthday today. We miss you, Susan!

TOMORROW September 15 is:

• National Cheese Toast Day
• National Linguine Day
• National Felt Hat Day
• National Double Cheeseburger Day
• National Creme de Menthe Day
• National Tackle Kids Cancer Day
• National Neonatal Nurses Day
• National Online Learning Day
• Greenpeace Day

Tomorrow is ‘clean the house’ day. Then I plan to go to a Bible Study at the church about Angels. It sounds so interesting to me! So that’s the plan. God bless!

Brisk morning walk, and a bright red sunrise. Another week; another busy week! I started the work day in Jeannette, as customary, and in my drawer was a ‘rejection’ from PENNDOT for an application for temporary tags for the dealership. The reason for the rejection was – ta da!! – the word ‘forty’ was spelled incorrectly on the check. They instructed me to spell it ‘fourty’. They would not cash the check and sent it all back. So I re-wrote the check, spelling it wrong, and sent it back in!

At first I was embarrassed; but I’ve always spelled it that way. So, I looked it up. Here is what I found:

Contrary to popular belief, there is only one correct spelling of the number 40. Forty is the proper way to spell the number, and fourty is always incorrect. It’s easy to see why this would be confusing, since the base number is four, and the U isn’t dropped from other numbers like fourteen or even forty-four. While there are British and American spellings of some words, forty is not one of them.

I SO wanted to send them copies of all the definitions and spelling instructions I found, but I was afraid that PENNDOT would take it out on the dealership. NO ONE wants to be on the bad side of PENNDOT, so I just showed both my bosses and we had a good laugh. I am keeping the copies in my desk, so any time I want to feel ‘right’ I can just look at those papers!

After lunch I went out and painted the front panels and support boards on the shed. My ladder is buried in the back of the shed, behind several boxes and pieces of furniture that the kids are storing in there. So I can’t reach the top half of the rest of the sides on the shed. I may borrow the neighbor’s ladder if I have time – but time seems to be scarce these days! Nate and Chrissy will eventually do the purple trim.

Kath and I bought bouquets of bright fall flowers and took them down to the cemetery for Mom. We had a long talk with her, and with Dad. Together again! We shared a nice few moments giving them behavioral instructions and reminiscing! They are both celebrating and rejoicing in their mansions!

A memory from April 16th: Did you ever have a recurring dream as a child? “Being chased by a vampire.” I guess Mom would not have like the Twilight movies! Me, either!!!

On this day in 1965 the Beatles won their first Grammy for best group of 1964. Scooby Doo Where Are You debuted in 1969, and in 1997 Elton John released ‘Candle in the Wind’, a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. Ambrose Burnside, Civil War soldier, died in 1881 at age 57. In 1857 Milton Hershey – chocolate tycoon – was born. And today is my FAVORITE son-in law’s birthday. Happy birthday, Matt! Thank you for who you are, and for loving my daughter, and for my three grandsons! Love you!!!

TOMORROW September 14 is:

• National Parents Day Off *
• National Cream Filled Donut Day
• National Eat a Hoagie Day
• National Live Creative Day
• National Sober Day 
• National Virginia Day
• National Ants on a Log Day

I have a meeting tomorrow morning at Hanna’s Town for their fall Tea. It’s always a lovely event and I’m excited to be helping again this year. Have a happy day! God bless…