Yesterday would have been Mama's birthday. She was born in 1923 and lived to be 96. I think back on how she exemplified some of the habits that are known to help maintain vitality -- no matter your chronological years. Mama enjoyed learning new things. When she was in her sixties, she started taking painting … Continue reading The Wisdom of Aging Well: Happy Birthday Mama!
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Preserving the Past: “The Black Snake Story”
Last February, I did a presentation at the Lee County Enrichment Center for a class on "Telling Your Life Story." My focus was on the process of writing my memoir. The participants shared about their projects that included delving into family history and collecting objects from their lives to share with their grandchildren. Listening to … Continue reading Preserving the Past: “The Black Snake Story”
Shopping Prayers: Jewel-Toned Answers
I once heard that God is concerned about the smallest details of our lives; whatever concerns us is of importance to Him. It's not that the thing has significance on a wide-scale but that it ties up our focus, our energy, and may preoccupy our mind with worry. In the early nineties, when I was … Continue reading Shopping Prayers: Jewel-Toned Answers
Embracing New Skills: Lessons from a Single Woman
Today I was reminded of my progress as a single woman learning to take care of my house. When I went through divorce back in 2020, I moved from the house we'd owned to an apartment. That was a good transition place since I didn't have to maintain the property or continue with the yard … Continue reading Embracing New Skills: Lessons from a Single Woman
Remembering Betty: A Life of Love and Legacy
Last Sunday evening, I lost a person who's been very important in my life, Betty. She was my Rosser cousin who was sixteen years older than me and from my earliest memories she's always been there. She had a brief illness and then died with her family surrounding her. While she was 86 years old, … Continue reading Remembering Betty: A Life of Love and Legacy
The Journey of Life: Celebrating Another Year
Sunday is March 22nd and my 71st Birthday. It's hard to believe I've reached this point in life. How could the past year have gone by so quickly? How could I be the same age as my mother was when I watched her be a grandmother? It seemed so far away when I was in … Continue reading The Journey of Life: Celebrating Another Year
Livin’ the Dream: Phases
This week I enjoyed a late morning walk on the paved path around Hunter Street Park. The weather was perfect and the leaves were hinting at fall with branches displaying some orange-gold color. The nice thing about retirement is that I don't have to walk in the early morning darkness like I did all those … Continue reading Livin’ the Dream: Phases
Remembering The Rawleigh Lady
Recently my son asked me about a tin of salve that his Grandmother Rosser once used. He remembered the distinct blue colors and lettering and had noticed the same kind of container on a display in an antique mall. "Yes, that was the miracle drug Medicated Ointment that she'd once sold as a Rawleigh products … Continue reading Remembering The Rawleigh Lady
Surrendering to the Seasons of Life
Last year in August when I walked on the Portuguese Coastal Path of the Camino, I was amazed that there were flowers blooming that are at their peak in spring and summer in North Carolina. I was surprised to find a pumpkin growing on a garden fence which we'd typically see in September. In that … Continue reading Surrendering to the Seasons of Life
Bittersweet: Watching Our Children Grow Up
This week marked the beginning of a new year for the schools in our area. My grandsons have been anticipating the first day, the older one, Baker would be entering second grade and his younger brother, David "Parks" would be in kindergarten. I've been reminded of the benefits of having an older sibling as I've … Continue reading Bittersweet: Watching Our Children Grow Up
Connie Rosser Riddle 