Category: Willows, Memories from Back Home
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The Canal Behind my Mother’s Home
As the last rays streamed down creating a masterpiece on the still water of the canal I was was transfixed on how an ordinary canal running behind my mother's home became a work of art. The canal's dirt…
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The Older Seven
Chelsea posted this photo on her FB. The seven older nieces and nephews (of our American family) in order of age: Patti, Chelsea, Andy, Sacha, Sam Jack, and Joe. They met to share the evening Thanksgiving (except Sacha, who could…
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Happy Thanksgiving
Potatoes are being mashed, turkey is being smoked, pies are ready, children are running around, beers and wine poured, mom is busy checking the last details of Thanksgiving lunch, while I quickly type this blog post before I get…
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Cracking Walnuts
Whenever we come home, whether it is Sacha, Chelsea or I we always crack and shell walnuts, and we are at it again. Three hours later several bags full. Indian summer, or should I say summer going…
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Gatherings in Willows
Here are a few photos of my mother and Holly's shop in Willows. http://www.gatheringjunque.com/ If you like rustic, country, homey, an autumn feel and a mixture of old and new then…
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Heartland is Home
Home. That is where my heart goes, That is where I find my roots that hold me in place, That is where the long road ends, where the green never seems less green. Home is where my…