Dog parties are common at our house…we started long ago, with Sandy, my first dog who was my birthday present, a first addition to our little family (a.k.a. before kids). Sandy always enjoyed having dog friends over, playing with other neighborhood dogs, or going to play with our parents’ dog. Toddler Sarah called her “Sandy the… Continue reading Dog Parties and Another Gran-Dog!
Author: PatriciaHibbard
Writer, Mother and Wife, Secretary of AMIS, Inc. Executive Board, Substitute Teacher, Former Young Child Music and Art Teacher, Dog Mom, Amigo and Christmas International House Volunteer, Crafter, Seamstress, Gardener and DSW Ambassador.
Blogs about Books, Recipes, DIY Adventures, Dogs and Family Stories.
The Perfect Gift, choosing a custom bag from Satchel, Savannah
I don’t usually get very excited about gifts. They’re fun to buy for other people, but unless small children are in the picture, I don’t expect it to be magical. I enjoy making presents much better than shopping for them. If someone asks me what I want, I probably come up with a few books,… Continue reading The Perfect Gift, choosing a custom bag from Satchel, Savannah
Hope and Nostalgia
Review of two historical books and hope for the future.
Who is that Doggie in the Mirror?
Sally and Buffy learn about mirrors...or do they?
Happy New Year/My Heart Hurts
Events of January 6 converge with celebration of Epiphany.
Changing Times: A Look Back through a Favorite Book
Looking at a novel of the 1960's helps with the problems of today.
Orphan Train, by Christina Baker Kline
In this season of thankfulness, a book I would recommend is the New York Times Bestseller, Orphan Train, by Christina Baker Kline, a novel that jumps from a girl in foster care (early 2011) who wears goth clothing like a hard turtle shell, to the historical events of the orphan trains (1929), and the 91-year… Continue reading Orphan Train, by Christina Baker Kline
Changing of the Colors
Transition times are hard, but with kindness we can reach the new bright spots in our lives
Flossie’s Figs
Memories of Mama's Fig Preserves, her recipe, plus modern ways to add figs to late summer meals.
Hello from Sally!
Hi there, Mom says she's been having a bit of writer's block lately, which I think means she is playing with her sewing machine, digging in her garden, or walking my sister Buffy and me instead of writing. Anyway, Mom said I could fill you in on what Buffy and I have been doing since… Continue reading Hello from Sally!
