Clara's Corner: March 2006

Friday, March 31, 2006

I filled my window box today with pretty pansy's. This was my Mother's favorite flower. She said they looked like little faces. I agree.

Here is a picture of the squares I sent out for March for my exchange. They went to PA. I have squares from all over the US and abroad.

Here is Lisa, Ryan and Lucas at Hilton Head SC. March, 2005. They went there on their Spring Break and just about froze to death. Can't you tell they are freezing?

Ryan and Lucas.....my two grandsons....they stayed with me last week while on their Spring Break. I love for them to be here.

This is an old mill close to my house. I just love the way it looks. It was built in the 1800"s.

WHERE I'M FROM........

I am from hayfield and blackberry patches, gathering eggs and selling them to my Daddy in his store. I am from a house with no bath....but a path. I am from cherry trees where I climbed and ate more than I carried home.....from digging potatoes in the rich earth. I am from skinny dipping and swinging on grape vines, two room school house, sitting on the front porch while my Mother played the guitar.....wringer washers and wash tubs. I am from playing the piano, the accordian and making playhouses in the woods....hide and seek, jumping rope and May I. From: Raleigh's Liniment, Cracker Jacks and Castor Oil.....Revival Meetings and Baptisms in the river....catalogs and feed sack skirts. From: "Pretty is only skin deep" to "Always mind your manners." I am from Methodist, Baptist, Wednesday night prayer meetings and shouting Hallaujah. I am from the Volunteer state of Tennessee with lakes and mountains, race cars, beans, cornbread and red eye gravy. We always called it "God's Country." I am from family get togethers, dinner on the ground, singing with my sisters, a Mother with a heart of gold and a Daddy with a strict hand. A grandfather who always looked to see if I had my fingernails painted and a Grandmother who could squeeze your heart out! Yes, I came from a family of seven siblings and I have told you where I came from. It was wonderful and I wouldn't change a thing if I could. Now let me tell you where I am going...."To Where The Streets Are Paved With Gold." Some days, I can hardly wait!