Thursday Odds and Ends
My son when he met the Easter bunny. All dressed up.
Hubby escorted his mom on her trip to Puerto Rico 24 years ago. He brought me back this parrot. Since that time he has moved 3 times with us. Will never part with him.
Hubby and I at the BBQ's in the West Village. Oh, those Pina Coladas were so delicious....and the ribs? OMG!!! They fall right off the bone.
This is one of hubby's 'ugly' masks. It's made from a pineapple shell.
Hubby and I 27 years ago. He was quite a skinny guy when he met me. Took a few years, but now he's a 'chubster'. I often tease him about the loss of his 6 pack.
This is the ornament I hang on my tree in honor of Miss Minga. I miss her so much. Just the other day I started crying for her again.
One of my paintings. One day I have to get my stuff out and start practicing again. The problem is, it's such a pain to dig out and put away. I do need a bigger apartment.
Some baked apples and pears. Boy was this yummy.
Family night at Wahlburgers a few years back.
My mom with my grandson. I missed out on so much because of her. She lived a strange life, alienated her entire family, including myself. I guess she didn't know any other way to act. In the end, I think she realized her mistake because she left my picture album on her bed for my daughter to find. It had been hidden for many years. I have forgiven her.
Some great photos today, Mary!
ReplyDeleteI've so many photos to share. I'm one of those people who loves snapping pictures.
DeleteWonderful post of bygone days and memories.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy visiting your blog Mary 💮
Thanks Jan, and I always enjoy visiting yours. You are a marvelously talent person.
DeletePhotos are so precious because they bring back so many memories.
ReplyDeleteOh, they do. Hubby and I always were doing things together. We still do, but not like back then.
DeleteHello on this cold day here in Missouri. Forgiving those who have hurt us deeply is never, I believe, easy to do. But the peace that comes with letting go of the bitterness and hurt and the tragedy of lost years can be so fulfilling, like honey oozing down over the scars and scabs and bringing with it the sweetness of knowing that someone we have now become One with the person who cut us to the quick. Peace.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. For many years I held such bitterness towards my mom, but now that I have forgiven, I feel sorry for the unhappy person she must have been. I only wish we could have found closure. In a way I guess we did.
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ReplyDeleteThese are some wonderful pics! I love seeing photos like this, they are so special.
ReplyDeleteLove the beautiful ornament for Miss Minga. I can relate to how you feel as there is not a day that goes by that I do not miss my precious fur babies.
Enjoy your weekend!
She was my constant companion for 23 years. I really miss her.
DeletePrecious memories. And yes, I too weep for cats who have gone.
ReplyDeleteI still shed tears for my first pet, Susie, who died when I was 20. That's 51 years ago. My gosh. I am getting old.
DeleteBless you for forgiving your Mom...we all do the best we can in thi life and sometimes it makes us a little strange....we can't help it. I miss my Nick too and keep his picture on my dresser. I still have his last stuffed mousie.
ReplyDeleteI have a little corner set up by the heating pipe. She loved that place. I have her brush, some of her fur in an envelope, a picture, some flowers, and a copy of The Rainbow Bridge.
Deletewonderful pictures ... bless you and your families.
ReplyDeletegreeting- evi erlinda
Thank you very much.
DeleteWhat great pictures and a wonderful glimpse into your life!!!
ReplyDeleteThose baked apples and pears look delicious!!!!
Oh they were so good. And so simple to make. No sugar at all. Just cinnamon and low fat low sodium butter.
DeleteSo nice to see your photographs here …
ReplyDeleteBaked apples and pears with a touch of cinnamon sounds great :)
All the best Jan
I know that BBQ's! I have been there before many times. I haven't been there since I had my son. I am overdue to go back.
ReplyDeleteLove all your memories Mary! That ugly mask is cool looking! I cry for my little Falco too! Those apples and pears look good! Big Hugs!
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