August has arrived and the beginning
of new decade for me
is another month closer.
of new decade for me
is another month closer.
Today I am thankful for memories
Earlier this week I spent the morning
with my 93 yr old aunt
reviewing family history.
with my 93 yr old aunt
reviewing family history.
Looking back
And I was delighted when she entrusted me
with a memoir of her childhood
she had written several years ago.
with a memoir of her childhood
she had written several years ago.
It brings back happy memories of stories
my cousins and I we were told
throughout our childhoods.
my cousins and I we were told
throughout our childhoods.
And many new tales
involving her brother and sisters
(including my mother)
involving her brother and sisters
(including my mother)
Now I'm looking forward
to transforming her memoir into print
including photos from her childhood.
Lately I have been doing my computing
by my kitchen window
and these finches
have been brightening my view.
Joining Thankful Thursday
Hello, it is nice you could spend time with your Aunt. Pretty captures of the Goldfinches. Wishing you a happy day and a great weekend ahead.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, the Goldfinch does brighten the day. He is such a beautiful color!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have the memoir! And I love your pretty birds today! Happy TT!
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful to have such a treasure from your Aunt. I know you will make it come to life for generations to come. And yes, it's good that you are sitting near your window where you can enjoy these beauties. Thank you for sharing them with us. Lovely goldfinches.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. Have fun with those memoirs.
ReplyDeleteI love those finches. They are such colorful birds. I wish you the best on the memoirs. Family history is a TREASURE! Thanks for linking up!
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