Tag Archives: love

The Purpose of the Pouch

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Climbing Downhill

My mother came to visit a few months ago, and with her she brought a big box. Going through the box was an adventure of sorts. It was a curious collection of random items. There were pictures I hadn’t seen … Continue reading →

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Merci Train Car

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Climbing Downhill

Sitting on our state’s fairgrounds is a train car with an written explanation. This train car grabbed my attention. After learning more about it, it grabbed my heart. For it proves that even after things as senseless and barbaric as … Continue reading →

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Nickels

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Climbing Downhill

Tucked away at our house, in a safe place with other important items, are two rolls of nickels.  They are wrapped in the paper sleeves that people use to roll coins themselves. On those paper wrappings is handwritten “1958”. Upon … Continue reading →

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Queen of Hearts

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Climbing Downhill

It was a long time ago, maybe 1983, when we met and became friends. We were both far from home,  so friendships were especially appreciated. She was a lot of fun to be with and easy to talk to.  As … Continue reading →

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Back Door Friends

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

In the old neighborhood when I was growing up, we had back door friends.  The front door was more formal and used by those who didn’t know us well – solicitors, businessmen, and acquaintances.  But then there were back door friends … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Eleanor

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

I’ve written about her here before. I respected and adored her and felt accepted and loved by my grandmother-in-law.  She lived to the age of 93, long enough to see her children have children, and to know and love some … Continue reading →

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Moments in Time – Dolls

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Climbing Downhill

She was classy, looking poised and polished whether she was wearing the latest style or gardening clothes. When she went out, she wore fashionable hats, high heels and carried dressy purses. Aunt Freda took care of us while my mom … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day 2015

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Climbing Downhill

You gave me life. And you have loved me minute after minute, hour after hour, day after day, month after month, year after year, from birth until now.  20,283 days, 18 hours, and 30 minutes is a long time!  You … Continue reading →

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Pieces of Love – Part 2

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

Almost thirty-two years ago, Mr. Legs and I embarked on a journey together with a wedding ceremony and celebration.  Family and friends joined us for that event.  Before that day, we weren’t the only ones preparing for it.  People who … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Love is Made of Wood

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Climbing Downhill

No matter who you are, or whether you can accept, it’s nice to be invited somewhere. Mr. Legs and I open our home as much as we can, inviting family and friends for a visit, a meal, dessert, a special beverage, or games and snacks. We … Continue reading →

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