Monthly Archives: May 2013

A Rose Never Bloomed

Posted on May 28, 2013 by marianpackard

  Just seeing the delicate blooms of a rose bring back sweet childhood memories. My adopted grandfather’s yard was filled with every variety that could be grown in South Florida. I would spend hours just sitting in his garden. It was here … Continue reading →

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Through the Cracks

Posted on May 27, 2013 by marianpackard

Our side of the fence needed a lot of care… a lot of work! Getting rid of the moss and lichens would have meant scrubbing. Adding a new stain would have been nice but costly. It was sad to look at the cedar … Continue reading →

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A Dozen Random Things About Me!

Posted on May 26, 2013 by marianpackard

Here are some random things you may not know about me! I love every single vegetable! My favorites are eggplant, rutabaga, parsnips and brussel sprouts! I often have more than 20 tabs open at one time when I’m looking for … Continue reading →

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The Driskell Dames

Posted on May 23, 2013 by marianpackard

Doyce Driskell, Ezzie Wheeler Driskell, Velma Driskell, 1934, Miami, Florida             Carrie, Ruth, Naomi and Martha Driskell about 1930, Forsyth Co., Georgia   My mother, Doyce, and my grandmother had gone to visit Aunt Velma after … Continue reading →

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The Way We Were

Posted on May 18, 2013 by marianpackard

Here are two precious photos of our wedding 40 years ago. We do not have many and most of the photos are now faded. So these are treasured memories!       Here is some wedding day trivia: I made my gown … Continue reading →

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Commitment to Marriage

Posted on May 17, 2013 by marianpackard

About King David         God called David a man after His own heart. This is the shepherd boy and later the king of Israel! David was courageous and strong in battle, trusting in God for protection.  David wrote in Psalm 23:6   Surely … Continue reading →

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10 Things I Need for Creativity

Posted on May 16, 2013 by marianpackard

This post is an exciting one for me. First, I’m writing about creativity and this is something dear to my creative soul! Secondly, I am participating in my first blog circle. We are a group of artists and writers who … Continue reading →

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Playing with a New Camera

Posted on May 14, 2013 by marianpackard

We have come such a long way in the camera world. I laugh when I see my old little Kodak Pocket Instamatic 110. Of course, I wasn’t laughing when I took all my photos in Mexico. It was something special … Continue reading →

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Vignettes of the Five Senses

Posted on May 12, 2013 by marianpackard

I am careful to remember all five senses when journaling an event. Included in this post are three of my favorite vignettes. Scene One One very cold morning in Munich, Germany, I got up very early to go to market. … Continue reading →

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What Do You See?

Posted on May 11, 2013 by marianpackard

Look closely at this photograph. What do you see? Are you looking through the yellow branches of a scraggly tree? Is that a mountain and misty valley in the distance?   No! The yellow branches actually belong to a Scotchbroom bush clinging … Continue reading →

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