We are into October now and what a great time of year. Fall colors decorate the landscape as the weather cools. It is the time of year to enjoy a scenic drive and witness the magnificent foliage as it seems to change before your eyes. Many communities are hosting fall festivals with great food and crafts. Children (and many adults) are excited for all the activities that go … [Read more...]
Try To Remember That Kind Of September
"But now in September the garden has cooled, and with it my possessiveness. The sun warms my back instead of beating on my head ... The harvest has dwindled, and I have grown apart from the intense midsummer relationship that brought it on." - Robert Finch Happy Birthday to all of you out there that have a September birthday! Let us know in the comment section so we can … [Read more...]
Open Discussion For News And Politics
By Ann I try to keep my head down when it comes to news and politics for awhile now. A few years ago I figured out that my life under George Bush wasn't all that different under Bill Clinton. Oh, I know it matters if you live at the edges, very wealthy or very poor, or if you own your own business, or if you have made the great sacrifice of joining our military. But for my … [Read more...]
August…Means Back To School!
"Whilst August yet wears her golden crown, Ripening fields lush- bright with promise; Summer waxes long, then wanes, quietly passing Her fading green glory on to riotous Autumn." - Michelle L. Thieme, August's Crown August is here and it is time to get ready for school for a good deal of kids and adults alike! Whether it is sending your child off to their first day of … [Read more...]
…..Bring May Flowers
"I thought that spring must last forevermore; For I was young and loved, and it was May." - Vera Brittain, May Morning Birthstone: Emerald Flower: Lily-of-the-Valley and Hawthorne Astrological Signs: Taurus: April 20 - May 20, Gemini: May 21 - June 20 Happy Birthday to everyone that has a May birthday! Please let us know if you have a birthday this … [Read more...]
April Showers
April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks Go. ~Christopher Morley, John Mistletoe Birthstone: Diamond Flower: Sweet Pea, Daisy Astrological Signs: Aries: March 21 - April 19, Taurus: April 20 - May 20 Happy Birthday to everyone that has an April birthday! Please let us know if you have a birthday this month in the comment section … [Read more...]
What’s Up?
Come on in to the Lounge and share with us what is going on with your life. I have a few questions to start - What is the weather like where you live and how are you handling it? What are your plans for the Super Bowl? Will you watch and what team will you be cheering for? Have you seen any good movies lately either in the theater or at home ? Recommend any books … [Read more...]
Share Your Thoughts
What is on your mind? Please consider this your home away from home. A place to feel comfortable to share a story, ask a question or just tell us about your day. No topic is off limits and please feel free to suggest one. … [Read more...]
What’s Up ?
We want to know what is going on with you? What is keeping you busy these days? Feel free to use this as an open forum and talk about whatever you would like. … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk
Feel free to talk about whatever is on your mind. We are open 24 hours a day. No topic is off topic! … [Read more...]