We must be free not because we claim freedom,

but because we practice it.

William Faulkner

“A mother’s love is patient and forgiving when

all others are forsaking, it never fails or

falters, even though the heart is breaking.”

-  Poet Helen Rice

My daughter sent me these from college, since she wont be here for Mother’s day. I love tulips!

I made a card for my hubby, John, for Valentines Day with a poem inside. . . .

Half of a Heart

Without you I’d have

Only half of a heart.

For that very reason

We must not ever part.

You solve my problems.

You right my wrongs.

You kill rats in the attic.

You sing me songs.

You take out the garbage

(When I remind you to do so.)

You pick up poop in the yard.

It’s okay that you can’t sew.

You let me beat you at Scrabble.

You accept all my quirks.

You’re not like other husbands

Who are nothing but jerks.

You make me laugh ‘til I cry.

You make me smile ear to ear.

You protect me from harm.

And you squelch all my fears.

I couldn’t have dreamt up

A better Valentine than you.

Honey you’ve got what it takes

Never bid me adieu.

For without you

I’d have only half of a heart.

For that very reason

We must not ever part.

Make a Valentine Cake! This one is Red Velvet.

Hot glue on some foam shapes to a heart-shaped wreath.

Make faux flower vases out of an oatmeal can or olive oil tin. Use doilies, tissue paper, lace and cutouts from old greeting cards.

Make your favorite shortbread cookie recipe, add a drop of red food coloring and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Then melt some chocolate chips and drizzle it over the top of the cookies. Delicious! And so perfect for Valentines Day!

• Lose weight
• Work out more
• Eat healthier foods
• Quit smoking
• Quit drinking
• Quit drugs
• Find a mate
• Lose a mate
• Spend more time with family members
• Change jobs/careers
• Go to (back to) college or take a class
• Get rid of clutter in the house
• Learn to ___________ (play an instrument, cook, draw etc.)
• Drink more water
• Stop biting nails
• Spend less $
• Make more $
• Manage stress
• Take a trip

What do you resolve to do?

My husband was so frustrated that our dog, Darwin, ate 2 pieces of our puzzle, that he decided to color 2 puzzle pieces to look like the original and fill in the spaces. Hahahaha! Now you can’t even tell what’s missing!

The dog ate the other 2 pieces.