Hmmm....Trouble With Blogger

I planned on sharing some thoughts and photos today, and the title of my post was going to be "Reflections". However, it appears that Google and Blogger are looking to make a little bit of money from the blog world. I am not certain if I am going to change accounts, or stick with Blogger. As I understand it, in order for me to add any photos to my blog, I need to pay Google. Not certain I'm ready to do that. In the meantime, it's probably good that you don't have to spend any time on Petals and Boots, after all, one month from today... is Christmas! Better get busy!

xo

Rosie, A Sweet Flower of Love

"Mama was my greatest teacher,

a teacher of compassion, love

and fearlessness. If love is sweet

as a flower,

then my mother is that sweet

flower of love."

~Stevie Wonder

xo



Birthday Time!

29 years ago,

on a cold, snowflaked night

we welcomed a baby girl

that made us a family.

Happy Birthday, Tiff!

With love and hugs.

xo

All Is Calm

Good ridden, Sandy.

Who would have ever thought that the Jersey shore as we know it would be demolished?

The homes and businesses have stood strong forever.

 Many of my best childhood memories are of the great times in Seaside Park and Deauville Beach.
Mantoloking was our route home.

Not any more.

But luckily, we are all safe and sound.

Back in business, so to speak.

Our lights are working and we are warm.

I rode with a group of bikers today.

It was a ride to honor two local young men,

whose lives were tragically taken way too early.

Part of our route was through "Sandy" ravaged Sussex County.

Many homes are still in the dark.

My heart is heavy for the families with small children,

and the elderly.

So, In retrospect, we had it easy.

My high note of the week was a visit with the newlyweds

in New Hope, PA. Thanks, Steph, for getting married!

Now, it's back to work,

back to the old normal.
I hope the storm left you with a good memory
or a new friendship,

and may the future bring you bright beginnings.

With love and hugs.

xo

Another Round Coming!

xo