I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
C.A. Post on REMEMBERING JUNE 30, 2013 oneta hayes on SIXTY-SIX YEARS! Edward C on SIXTY-SIX YEARS! oneta hayes on REMEMBERING JUNE 30, 2013 oneta hayes on REMEMBERING JUNE 30, 2013 Archives
Categories
Meta
- Follow Sweet aroma on WordPress.com
Tag Archives: generations
WHAT IF?
As I entered a public building, I saw a little girl, about six or seven maybe, sitting on a bench outside the door. I asked her if she needed help; she said no, her mother told her to sit there … Continue reading
Posted in child welfare, culture, Uncategorized
Tagged child care, Christian character, Christian responsibility, culture, generations, kidnapping, not my business
6 Comments
LEAVE THINGS BETTER
Mr. Jackson was a traditional fellow, practicing things his mother taught, like the Golden Rule and respect the elderly. He also went to schools that studied master poets and writers. He loved old poets, Tennyson, Wordsworth, and Emerson. Mom gave … Continue reading
Posted in change, Friday Fictioneers, Uncategorized
Tagged changing culture, Emerson, Friday Fictioneers, generations, Rochelle's picture prompt, teens, traditional, youth
24 Comments
GRANDMOTHERING
It is time to put my mind to the Thanksgiving/Christmas family times. Thanksgiving is November 25 and Christmas is December 25. At least that is on the calendar for 2021. Dr. Fauci may be cancelling but most of us have … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, family, family disfunction, gender roles, generations, holiday, Uncategorized
Tagged changing culture, Christmas, culture, families, family reunions, generations, homosexual, me, pain, prayer, Thanksgiving, woke movement
14 Comments
PRE-LOVED FLATWARE
For twenty years I have displayed pre-loved flatware on a large doily on my wall. These 19th century utensils were used by my Great Grandmother Moore. They were passed on to me from my grandmother. The large doily was crocheted … Continue reading
Posted in Sammi Scribbles, Uncategorized
Tagged antiques, family treasures, generations, nostalgia, Sammi Scribbles
2 Comments
FIVE GENERATIONS
The Sam/Oneta Hayes family tree grew another branch this year. (He is a little twig right now but growing rapidly.) Five generations with the head being a man is rather unusual I think. Most five generation pictures I see are … Continue reading
Posted in generations, Uncategorized
Tagged generational blessings, generations, grandparents
11 Comments
AUTOGRAPHED CABINET
The cabinet above belonged to my Great-grandmother Moore; it is now in the possession of my sister. Our grandchildren are now able to read some of the highlights of day. The notations are written on the inside of the two … Continue reading
Posted in family, legacy, Uncategorized
Tagged family, generations, legacy, Moore family
11 Comments
THAT DRIVES ME TO DRINK
I made a reservation to have my fingernails done. Noon tomorrow? Okay, fine. About 15 minutes later I got a call asking if I could come in at 4:00 today. Okay, fine. I arrived on time. The place was full … Continue reading
SO DIFFERENT TO BE SO MUCH ALIKE
Aunt Delma’s birthday was last week. As usual I am remembering late. I am cut/paste the blog from five years ago. In this cancel culture time, I dare say there are a lot of bigots who have pegged Aunt Delma … Continue reading
Posted in family, generations, integrity, Uncategorized
Tagged Christinity, family, generations, influence, integrity, relatives, stereotypes
14 Comments
LEAVING A LEGACY
The top image is the news release about a class I was teaching at the Senior Center a few years ago. The second, below, was the first page of my teaching plans. It was an eight week course. It was … Continue reading
Posted in family, generations, legacy, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged family, generations, influence, legacy, teaching
18 Comments
WELCOME, WEE ONE
Great-great-grandmother – As the ebb and flow of life Brings me Oliver! _______________ Picture is my real great-great grandson. Adorable, huh? _______________ Written for Ronavan A weekly haiku challenge by Ronavan Writes
Posted in aging, family, generations, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
Tagged aging, family, generations, life, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
53 Comments