Everyday Living

A Sentimental Journey With My Daddy

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“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him” 
‭Psalm‬ ‭103‬:‭13

Hello dear friends! In honor of Father’s Day this coming Sunday I wanted to update a post from several years ago that you probably haven’t read, it was early in my blogging journey. I am so grateful to have my precious Daddy still with us at 88 years of age. He is such a joy and has a mind that is so sharp with his quick wit and humor still being the best…I love to see him laugh. You can read his story here and it is a story that is worth your reading.

Daddy had been saving for months.  He walked many miles along the streets of our hometown delivering mail so that he could make that big purchase…a RCA Victor console stereo.  To a six year old, that beautiful mohagony cabinet that played music was magical!  When that delivery arrived from Ross-Grambling Furniture, we all gathered around and admired the lovely wood cabinet that added character to the 1960’s decor of our little house!  Not only was it a nice furniture addition, but the beautiful sounds that came from its speakers filled the entire house! 

The music playing was my Daddy’s music-the music of his generation…”back when music was music” as he often says.
“Gonna take a sentimental journey, gonna set my heart at ease
Gonna make a sentimental journey, to renew old memories”
Bud Green
 The old 78 rpm’s spinning on the turntable were his favorite Big Bands such as Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and Glenn MillerREAD MORE

Easter Eye Candy Tablescapes

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“We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭6:4‬ ‭

Hello and Happy Tuesday sweet friends! I have a treat for you today as I promised yesterday. If you remember from last Friday’s post Gather ‘round My Easter Table, I participated in my first Instagram Table Hop. I realize that some of you might not be on Instagram or if you are, you might not have been able to follow the hop! No worries I have assembled a round-up of these stunning tables for you to enjoy. Without further adieu, let’s enjoy Easter Eye Candy Tablescapes!

Janet

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Monday Morning Blooms – What’s Not To Love?!

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“Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:8‬

‭Hello sweet friends, and happy February!  I am so glad you stopped by because it is the first Monday of the month which means Monday Morning Blooms! I can hardly believe it is already February…didn’t we just celebrate Christmas?! This month is quite special to me because not only do I love celebrating Valentine’s Day, but we also celebrate our anniversary this month! More about that later. Most people think of celebrating Valentine’s Day with your spouse, but it can also be the perfect time to share time with the precious ladies in your life…mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends! Entertaining a group of ladies can be really simple if you set up your coffee table with a few sweet treats that you can buy at the grocery store.  Coffee, conversation, and sweet treats…what’s not to love?!

Flowers and Valentine’s Day just go together which is our common theme for this edition Of Monday Morning Blooms! My Renaissance Man often buys flowers just because, but I always receive a lovely bouquet on February 14.

You will find all the links for my talented friends at the end of this post. 
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