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  We had rain for the past few days, but just cloudy today. Some snow predicted for tomorrow. It’s winter so I don’t mind the snow ~ but I don’t like ice~ whew I’ve almost wiped out driving on icy roads... No thank you! Even in winter, we get a stunning sunset every now and then. Sunsets like this have special meaning for me... my husband David would stop whatever he was doing and watch the entire sunset. When I asked him why sunsets were so very special he answered that he had worked in a factory, on the night shift for 20+ years and he only could see a sunset on the weekend. He was 58 at that time. We spent many evenings in lovely silence watching day become night. David passed away the following year. Ever since he’s been gone, I make a special effort to enjoy every sunset possible. I have hundreds of sunset photos... each one is unique, and a gift from our Creator. Start watching and enjoying sunset, it will calm your soul.  Thank you David Fite. You were an artist and a dreamer...

  2021 Already!! Where did 2020 go? whew, it's probably good that it's a new year... 2020 was mostly pandemic, quarantines, etc. etc. I lost my brother Don on June 20, 2020, to MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) similar to Parkinson's disease, only it destroys the patient quicker.... Don was 71. Then on November 1, 2020, my brother-in-law Reece passed from heart failure.  Two weeks later I drove to Hot Springs, Arkansas to be with my sister and help her through the trauma of being a widow. (I have been widowed 2 times). I took Lollie with me, a former puppy mill momma, and rescued by Doris, Jan Roth's mom, but Doris passed in September, at 95 years young. So I adopted Lollie, a 10 yr.old Shih-Tzu. She's very quiet and timid. Forward to today, January 16, 2021.... Lollie is learning:  she barks to go out, or if really hungry. Still jumps at loud noises, but getting better about it. Had a 1" snow yesterday.... today it's gone. Yay that's the kind of snowfall I

January 2015..... We had our third set of "official" guests from Air B&B.  Two families, 4 adults, 4 kids.  Tom is using www.airbnb.com to register and find guests for the bed and breakfast at his lovely log home in Imperial, Missouri.  It is close to St. Louis area attractions, yet a quiet and peaceful 7 acres in the country.  20 minutes from most city "hot spots" of activity. http://www.heavenlyoaks.com Our guests all have had good things to say about Heavenly Oaks, Imperial, Missouri.  They love it and say they will return!  With "Air BnB  cooking breakfast is not usually provided by the hosts (Tom and I), however, Tom leaves some danish, fresh fruit, or some snacks for the guests. Maybe even home made jam if you're lucky!                   FAST FORWARD>>>>>>> well, today is March 5, 2020..... and we no longer have the B&B active.... in February 2017 Tom was injured at work. Had back surgery, March 2017.... and that

 The Kimmswick Day Lily Sale was Saturday, and it was a great success! Weather was beautiful and cool. A lot of people attending and buying lilies. All proceeds to the Kimmswick visitor center. God Bless Carroll Wrather, age 81, for having a wonderful green thumb, and a great heart for helping the town in which he lives. I took lots of photos. My niece Sandy went along and got some very nice photos also! She has "the eye" for a good photo. Have a great day and remember...       " Let not your heart be troubled. Ye believe in God; believe also in Me."                                          John 14:1

stormy day It was raining when I awoke.  Then quit. Then stormed. Then rained. Then quit.  This went on all day, until sunshine at 3:00 ..... crazy weather day.  At least the storms didn't bring tornadoes. This is a sunset from my trip to Sanibel Island, Florida.  Just thought I'd share it!'' No news today.       Tom is a little stronger each day after back surgery 3 weeks ago.  He is anxious to be able to drive again. Have a Wonderful day, and thank God for your blessings.  ~~ Sherree ~~

Spring is here....  well, at least the rain that Spring brings is here.  The grass (and weeds) are getting green and soon will need to be trimmed. Tom has had back surgery and is still recuperating. It could be a fairly lengthy process, as there is a Lot of inflammation around the nerves near the spinal chord.  When he fell at work, he really did a number on his back.  Cabin fever has set in. I am catching up on removing excess emails from my accounts.... and doing some sketching in between keeping track of Tom's meds. I take a few photos here and there for the Leader newspaper, and do some "fly by" photos on the run for my creative side.... As you can see, not everywhere is green yet... this is my 5 acres on Danby Road just south of Festus.  I have an ad to sell it, but no takers so far.  It is a rolling hillside that would be easy on which to build one or two homes.  If it does not sell, I may just do the build and sell the homes! Have a wonderful weekend