October 10th 2003 Anna Catherine was born. Wishing the loveliest granddaughter a happy 23rd birthday today. ❤️love, Froo

October 10th 2003 Anna Catherine was born. Wishing the loveliest granddaughter a happy 23rd birthday today. ❤️love, Froo

Click the bold to see Granddaughter Maura’s (15 seconds video of Lightning in the Clouds ) as she flew to Arizona
Here is a still shot below

From the archives. Granddaughter Maura


Shanti led the way back to where we’d parked the car. We’d met cousins Anna and Maura for lunch in Westerville. M
On the way, I did what my parents always did when I was growing up.
Notice a plant.
Name it.
And in this case rub the velvet leaf between your fingers.
Lamb’s Ear, the perennial, see below.



“Despite its unassuming appearance, lamb’s ear has quite a rich history. Another nickname, “wooly woundwort,” references its usefulness as a bandage, due to its astringent properties.
The leaves were used to dress wounds or as toilet paper in medieval times, and they were also reportedly used as bandages in the American Civil War.” From the. Gardener’s path


The Kindergarteners write holiday cards and mailed them to their grandparents. I love this message.




My granddaughter Maura baked Sourdough Banana Bread last week and sent a picture. I’d given her some sourdough starter a couple of weeks ago.

I felt inspired to try and bake it myself. Needed just 3 ripe bananas.
These little glass muffin cups held the leftover batter from the larger loaf.
Here’s the recipe I used. It was really good
Sharon W gsve me the little wooden slice of bread cutting board.
