Category Archives: Expressing words and feelings

9/11 – When I Saw the Good

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Jennie

Trinity Church photo on Instagram My nephew’s very first day of work was in New York City – on 9/11.  Can you imagine?  A few years later he had his wedding in New York City at Cipriani on Wall Street.  … Continue reading →

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Gloria is Glowing

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Jennie

I started back to school this week. Teacher week. Gloria has been home with me all summer, yet today – without light – her necklace glowed. Why? Was she giving me hope and inspiration? Was she wanting to be noticed, … Continue reading →

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‘Ted’, Now and Then

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Jennie

Ted today is well loved, very well loved. He’s worn with years of stories. He’s worn with years of memories. When Ted was brand new, he was king of the hill. Hubby had just brought him home after seeing his … Continue reading →

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Jerry Pinkney – His Art and Fairy Tales

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Jennie

I was fortunate to see the current Jerry Pinkney exhibition at the Eric Carle Museum.  His art is extraordinary both in color and detail. Some years ago Jerry was a presenter at the museum.  I was there!  I got to … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Jennie

I understand how Monet felt about reflections. They tell a big story. He saw the world above when he painted his water lilies. I see the world above, deep in my pool when the sun has set and allows reflections. … Continue reading →

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Oh, What a Sky!

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Jennie

The sky went on forever, looking just like the photo, spread across my world. It was ominous. I couldn’t stop looking, and imagining. I saw stories. I saw mystery. I saw wonder. Thank goodness I looked up. Look up and … Continue reading →

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Milly’s Farewell

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Jennie

This card was passed out at the memorial service. It’s an odd thing to say that a eulogy was inspirational.  Yet for Milly, how could it be anything less?  And, it’s unusual to laugh out loud at the words the … Continue reading →

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I’m Here!

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Jennie

I was the last to bloom, but I’m here. Can you tell how happy I am? My leaves are outstretched like arms reaching for the sky. Winged Victory! Jennie was the first to see me. She told me flowers are … Continue reading →

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Milly the Quilter – Part 10

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Jennie

In Part 9, Milly continued her visits to school.  The children and Gloria were always thrilled when it was a ‘Milly day’.  At last, after years of quilts that went away to places of honor, Milly made a quilt, “Our Towns” … Continue reading →

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Milly the Quilter Story – Part 9

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Jennie

In Part 8, Milly and the children were guests of honor at the one-year anniversary of the Boston Fisher House.  With a full crowd in attendance, including members of the Fisher family, we presented the God Bless America quilt.  And, a … Continue reading →

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