Our Fun Monday Host this week is Molly, Return of the White Robin . She requested that we share a fond memory of childhood and some pictures. There are very few pictures of my childhood. There are, however, many memories. Little snippets of sounds and smells raced through my mind today as I tried to find a trail to follow. I jotted down many that I hoped would provide me with an idea for today's assignment. Then, I realized that these little bits and pieces are part of the jig saw puzzle of me -- of who I am. You don't have to put them together, but I think you'll see the picture. Childhood Memories The chorus of frogs from the pond in the lower pasture that lulled us to sleep on warm summer nights. Catching polliwogs in the creek that disappeared several pastures over into a foliage camouflaged ravine. The distinct sweet smell of new born kittens inside a barrel in the fruit house The hunt for the elusive Tiger Lily in the open fields, and the pungent s...
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Is it just me, or do the years seem to be going by faster? And faster?
(My WV is "mesled" - I read it like "Me Sled." Maybe it's a hidden promise for the new year! I've been wanting it to snow....hmmmm.....)
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
You scared me for a moment--I thought you were waving goodbye to us for good!
Happy New Year to you!
So long! It's been a very long year. Looking forward to the next 365 days!
Loved your farewell, it brought an instant smile.
Thankful you're in my "sphere". Wishing you the happiest of New Year's yet!
Ian
WT: If you've got it flaunt it.
BB: He'd fit on your motorcycle!
Masago: Thanks for all your lovely poems
Kila: You can't get rid of me that ez
Silent One: I felt the soft breeze as you waved back
Local Girl. Yes... always remember the KISS (Keep It Simple Self)
Kris: hey, thanks for stoppin in
Robin: Glad you are in mine, too
Ian: I'm getting stage fright. Help.
Swampwitch: This one came on an Email and I "stoled" it
Yvonne: not only cute, but a no brainer, too!!!
Her Indoors: glad to see you...glad you like it
Stephanie: Proud to stand tall against la la
Barngoddess: One more wave for the old year
Jenny: awwww.. I like the sound of that ... my friend
There were some great things happen in 2006 but I am sure the events in 2007 will top it. :)
Have a Happy New Year!! (How's your tooth? Well, you know what I mean since it isn't there anymore. How's your oral status? :)