The Little Hungarian Couple | Day 199 of 365

One of my missionary uncles and his family brought this salt-and-pepper shaker set to my grandmother from their travels. They stand cheerfully in the kitchen window day after day, calmly surveying meal preparations and dish-washing techniques. It doesn't seem hard to imagine them discussing what they have witnessed, after the humans have walked away.

Pink 'Surprise' Lily | Day 198 of 365

Mom calls these flowers 'surprise lilies'. Weeks after the tall leaf blades have withered, died, and you've forgotten there was anything planted there, the flower pops up almost overnight. Ours are a beautiful soft pink color.

Tea Party | Day 197 of 365

Mom, my sister, and I went to Mom's cousin's house this morning for a brunch the cousin's grown children were hosting in honor of their mother's birthday. It was delightful.

Church Bell | Day 196 of 365

This one is not used anymore, but even just the idea of a church having a bell appeals to me in a very definite way.

The Bright Red Kettle | Day 195 of 365

My grandmother's bright red tea kettle.

Lunch | Day 194 of 365

For lunch today, we had hamburgers Dad grilled. If he went into business, McDonald's would go out.

Travel the Globe | Day 193 of 365

Is there anyone not fascinated with the idea of travel?
For my part? Scotland.

Red Shoes | Day 192 of 365

My sister sat down and played the piano a little bit after lunch, and when I walked through the room later, I found the shoes she'd worn to church there where she'd kicked them off.

Tiny Tree Frog | Day 191 of 365

One of my cousins found this dime-sized little frog and called me outside because, "I knew you'd want to take a picture of it!"

Summer Moon | Day 190 of 365

Somehow the moon has a magical quality on summer evenings.

Lightning | Day 189 of 365

Granted, it's not hugely impressive, but it's the first lightning photograph I've ever captured, and it made me ridiculously happy.

Garden Pickings | Day 188 of 365

Fried Corn | Day 187 of 365

Ever had fried corn-on-the-cob? If not, you are missing out on a treat!

Save A Life - Donate Blood | Day 186 of 365

I have been blessed to be able to donate blood many times. Not only is there the rewarding knowledge that a person's life could be saved by it, but it has also been shown to be personally healthful for adults to donate three times a year.
The church down the road from where I live was having a drive this afternoon, so my visiting uncle and aunt and I went.

"One Nation Under God" | Day 185 of 365

This wonderful painted sign greets visitors as they enter the historic area of town.

Shelling Peas | Day 184 of 365

"4th" Picnic | Day 183 of 365

Quartet | Day 182 of 365

Three sisters and a best friend.

In Mama's Arms | Day 181 of 365

World Cup Watcher | Day 180 of 365

One of my cousin's little girls curled up in the recliner watching soccer.