September 26, 2025

Photo: Lisa reading to the Kindergarteners

A month ago, our dear friends, Lisa & Bruce came to visit. They took all of the origami cranes I folded last year, back with them to Tennessee.

Lisa is an educator and since retiring, both she and Bruce volunteer to the local elementary school by reading to the kiddos.

This week, Lisa read "Lissy's Friends" to the children. It is a story about a little girl, the cranes she folded and making new friends.

After reading she and Bruce handed out the cranes and the children asked her to read the book again.

This absolutely made my day.

Dear Lisa & Bruce,

Thank you for adopting the cranes and sharing them in the most wonderful way possible.

 

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

June 8, 2025 / Sentimental

 I am feeling sentimental today, and picked out a few favorite pictures for Blog....

Photo: Em and Mitzu the pug dog

When Em was little, she would come and hang out at the cottage with me. On this particular day,  Em wanted to watch TV. Both she and Mitzu Pug enjoyed whatever show I turned on for them. I adore this picture. Finding old photos can take you on a special journey back in time.

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Photo: Lisa & Bruce

Larry and I have been friends with Lisa and Bruce for over 40 years. (Lisa, can you believe that?) Both of them have always be part of our adult lives. The faith and support they they share (with everyone they know) is a true gift and inspires me to be a better person.

Yesterday Lisa and Bruce made a generous donation to Team Believe. I don't know quite how to thank them...but I will try here.

Lisa & Bruce. You both have meant so much to us over the years.  Thank you for your friendship,  the amazing donation, and supporting Team Believe.

We love you beyond the moon.

Me

Today I am grateful for Lisa & Bruce.

Lisa and Bruce have been our friends for over 40 years.

They are a wonderful couple and mean so very much 

to Larry and myself.

This month when I posted the September book list book and asked for suggested reading, Lisa sent me her summer reading list.

Please find Lisa's list below.

Photo: Two of my favorite people in the world.

 "Love of My Life "by Rosie Walsh

"Fist Lie Wins" by Ashly Elston

"Call Me Elizabeth Lark" by Melissa Colasanti

Lisa is a retired schoolteacher, and I know that

 her reading list is awesome.

Lisa and Bruce live in Tennessee, are avid bike riders, and love the beach. I wish that we lived closer to them, but we text often and staying in contact with Lisa is always a bright light in my day.

Thank you Lisa, for the wonderful book list!

Love you beyond the moon.

Me