Time Marches On . . .

with the beginning of a new month

August has arrived and the beginning 
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.

Looking back

And I was delighted when she entrusted me 
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.

And many new tales 
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.

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