Post Remvoed

Apologize for taking down the post that seems many are looking for.
Out of respect for my liberal friends who sent informative and passionate responses, I decided my views didn't need to be aired ~

HOWEVER, I thank all of you for you wonderful somments and support.
Based on the popularity of that post, perhaps I should/could become an analysis. I do tend to call a spade a spade.
It is wonderful to have the freedom to write and speak our thoughts.

Many of my emails were so, so thoughtful. I would LOVE TO BLOG parts of so many...if any of you would like for me to add your email responses for all to see, please just let me know.

June

Republican Thoughts Post Election

Republicans are waking up with positive thoughts today.

1. Maybe it will be good for the Liberals to show Conservatives how it is suppose to work.

2. Maybe the average guy on the street will become more involved and pay attention to Politics.

Last and what most Republicans might be most thankful for...
3. It isn't Hillary.

Memories of my Granny Richards

I wonder what memories my grandchildren will take with them as they grow older.

My memories of my Granny are so precious to me.

She lived on the family farm which fell from Plantation status after the Civil War and became a wonderland for me as a child.

I remember her long cotton dresses and black high top boots she wore. Her long black hair was graying ~I would watch her braid and wrap neatly atop her head.

Her everyday dresses were topped with a generous apron which doubled as a basket when she pulled up the bottom to receive apples or eggs.

I went with her everywhere and cherished everyday I had with her.

She cooked over a wood burning stove and drew water from the well which was on a large porch just outside her kitchen door.

Her wood stove had a reservoir for water, therefore, she always had hot water for dishes or tea.

I loved my Granny more than anyone on this earth.
She was my idol.

I remember so much~seemingly every minute I had with her.

How was I to know~ we were living in a history that was on the edge of extinction.

I lost her and the world she lived in when I was only nine~

Swiftly the world changed.

Technology moved in and changed my world.

Now, I am a granny.

Last night we took the children to Washington Harbor ~

The Grand Chapiteau

The Plateau at Washington National Harbor.

We enjoyed the
Cirque Du Soleil
"KOOZA"

A giant leap from gathering eggs with my Granny.

No photos were allowed, but I just couldn't resist.
Six year old Carolyn crawled into my lap the last hour and wrapped her feet around my legs to anchor herself as she melted into sleep.
Her brother make it all the way to the end.
Another midnight evening for us.
~YAWN~

Halloween Fun

How can one resist being a Witch for a Night?

Grandchildren had a blast!
This year, they were totally too fast for this witch.
I returned to the fireside
in our cul-de-sac.



This is our grandson,
the Doctor~

Here we see a few of our neighbors preparing

Pop Corn Machine.

chairs,

fire pits

and adding touches to the decorations readying for Halloween.

Above is the "body"that scared the daylights out of us the night before.
Ford getting one of the fires started.
Before it was over, the guys has a tall
bonfire going in this little pit.

Looked like a college bonfire.

All our neighbors, most of our children, extended family
gathered...

Word spread of our party via the Trick or Treaters
A few joined~ or came by to ck us out.

This concept was brillant as we put our candy bowls on a long table and didn't have to answer doors...the little ones filed down the buffet of goodies taking one from each bowl.

We sat with a glass of wine and enjoyed the evening together.

A GREAT HALLOWEEN.
Think next year we should judge costumes as all the children file by for goodies.

We ended the event right at the bewitching hour of
Midnight.

Trick-or Treaters were long gone but our excuse was that we had to stay until that fire died down. Truth was, we didn't want the warmth of the perfect evening to end.

We decided this should be a monthly gathering in our very own cul-de-sac.
Even in the snow. (LOL)

If this happens...it WILL be Blogged.
Hope you had a good time too.
Will post more photos as they come in this morning.
Yours Truly,
The Witch

Drab Day in Washington

Downtown D. C. had lost it's charm today.
Light rain fell into blustery cold winds. The Washington Monument looked higher than usual into gray skies today.
Chilled, I increased the heat for the car and thought of the luncheon we had just attended. I feel tired of people talking about the election. I want to not think about it anymore.
Earlier, I wrote on my FaceBook "I regret I have but one vote to give for my country."
As we crossed the Potomac River, a glimpse of beautifully organized Arlington Cemetery signified that all things come to an end.
With that thought and a good driver, I pushed back my seat, snuggled into my coat, closed my eyes.
As I dozed, I thought how nice it would be if when I woke, this election would be over.
June

Virginia's INTERNAIONAL GOLD CUP

Gold Cup!

Another Family Tradition.

Each October we wouldn't miss this wonderful event.
All the horse lovers and great tailgate picnics are seen there.

The movie stars, politicians and other high profile people who have sprawling horse farms nearby, of course, attend plus seemingly every well dressed woman in Northern Virginia and DC.

This year, seems the trend went toward long pencil skirts, fashion jackets with beautiful dress boots. Fewer Dreby Hats were seen.

For me...I opted to wear the Western Hat from the Horse Sanctuary in South Dakota. Love my new hat. Goes well with bluejeans and boots. For sure, I prefer a great big Derby Hat!















Where is my picture? DUH

As always, I am behind the camera!








Look at this...shoes off on this chilly day!


































Don't you love how they groom the horses?

They are so beautiful, don't you agree?

Being on the rail...multiple rewards...

The

children got to touch the horses~

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh...
Fun day!





I LOVE VIRGINIA!!!

Apple Picking in Virginia 08

These are the four daughters who are now bringing their little ones to enjoy Apple Picking
as they did when they were toddlers and each year since.

Can't believe so many years have passed...


Again, on another Apple Picking adventure in the mountains of Virginia.


This has been an annual tradition for the past 33 years. (We were out of Virginia nine of those years, moving to Brazil, Maxwell AFB, Alabama, and Key West, Florida for 9 of those years, but we did return to our Virginia home to resume events we love to much.)

About 6 years ago, we found a firepit overlooking the orchard and have gotten there early to claim it each year since.

Our children are parents now and are enjoying seeing there children enjoy what they loved so much.

We roast hotdogs (think this is an apple)...
We look for wood to burn....
We show the world to the newest little one...





We find little creatures in nature...

The boys hang out together...climb trees, gather worms and wood...

The girls gather apples...

What a fabulous day to be together... cook sweet potatoes over the fire and and just hang out while the children enjoy being together in a neat, neat place.

Hope you enjoyed our day too.

June