Thoughts and stories, by Pal

  I have learned something new!  I thought that I would automatically enjoy writing about things that happen almost daily, and not include writings from other sources.  I simply have enough interests, and I'm so busy that I don't even remember to write in my journal, and the blog is at the back of my mind. I'm going to include great articles that I read, which are public on the internet, and give the sources, as I used to do.  I hope this helps you readers!   I will be 87 in October, and I find my physical energy is dwindling somewhat with each year.  But I still have my mind, thankfully!  (There are those who may question that!)  But here is an article from Meridian Magazine today, that I found inspirational! Your Hardest Family Question: Why do strong emotions overwhelm my peace? By  Geoff Steurer, MS, LMFT  · July 8, 2021 Question My family is going through a difficult trial right now involving potential legal and financial conse...

  I posted this last July 4th, and I will next year!  My husband Wayne had special anniversaries on July 4th, which are told here!  It is a special tribute to my husband Wayne D Eckman, who passed away Feb. 21, 2016. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Blogs 881, 1050, and 1146 are all the same, with a few additions each year! --------------------------------------- I FIRST POSTED THIS July 4th, 2018, and is # 1050 in this blog.  I hope you enjoy these special memories!  And Beautiful music! Happy July 4th to all you dear friends!  I'm reposting # 881 I posted a year ago, about my husband Wayne, and him coming home on July 4th from the army in 1955, and 2 years earlier on July 4th from his mission to Sweden.  Fun memories!  Also some beautiful Patriotic songs!  (Further down)                    Wayne, on a July 4th holiday at our son Allen's in ...