Have a blessed Yule with the turning of wheel of time which may bring love, happiness and joy in your life.
holiday
“Let It Snow” or “Stayin’ Home”
With colder weather hitting parts of the country, including snow in some places, I thought it would be a good time to share this parody of “Let It Snow” that Husband wrote. His clever ditties and songs always make me smile. And these days I am grateful for anything that makes me smile. At the end there is a rendition of the song by Dean Martin, one of my favorites. The thermometer on our patio this morning read 50 degrees – cold for us. Enjoy whatever your weather and stay well!
This was taken at Briar Cottage on Christmas Day 2004 when we had a rare snow.
Stayin’ Home
Oh, the Covid outside is frightful,
But inside Briar Cottage it’s delightful,
And since we can’t go out to roam,
We’re stayin’ home, stayin’ home, stayin’ home!
In spite of what Trump might say,
Covid won’t just go away.
And even though you might use bleach to clean,
It won’t protect you like a vaccine!
So I’ll wear a mask while shoppin’,
To protect you if I’m breathing deep or coughin’,
And even though it breaks my heart,
When were together we’ll be six feet apart!
GREETINGS!
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO THOSE WHO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY NOV. 23
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DAY OF THE DEAD OR THE DAY I DIE
A post from two years ago.
NO VISITORS
Day of the Dead –
Paths of flower petals and
burning incense guide
spirits to the house of the living.
Tables with favorite food and drink.
orange and yellow flowers,
all offered to the spirits.
Then the living go to
graves of the dead.
Custom says ill fortune, illness
death or worse
may befall
those who make no offerings.
Who will decorate my grave?
Who will bring me food?
Who will talk to me?
No one.
Cremation may be best for me.
For more on the traditions of the Day of the Dead check out this website.
http://www.celebrate-day-of-the-dead.com/
MONDAY MADNESS: The Christmas Can-Can
The “Happy Holidays” seem to stretch from Halloween until New Year’s Day. Here is one of my favorite songs for the madness of the season.
Still celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Texas but maybe next year in London!
Crone and Son in London, May 5, 1995
Twenty years ago Husband, Son and I spent Cinco de May in London
and celebrated at the Texas Embassy Cantina with margaritas and mariachis.
Since then every Cinco de Mayo I say, “Next year in London!”
Alas, another year has passed without returning to London.
In 2012 I wrote a post about celebrating Cinco de May in London.
Here is the link for those who missed it and may be interested. https://coastalcrone.com/2012/04/15/next-year-in-london/
Unfortunately, as far as I know the Texas Embassy Cantina is closed, but I would settle for another trip to London.
EASTER MEMORIES
DAUGHTER AND SON
1969
VINTAGE LOVE
Love shifts
like silky summer clouds
or frolicking waves.
We adapt to the challenges
of love year by year.
You take my hand and
we slow dance on the rug in the living room.
Sunlight warms our souls
while moonlight covers us with dreams.
Our young lovers embrace only in the past.
Take my hand…walk with me…
into this brave new world.
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
2015
Reprieve from Death on New Year’s Eve
“Transport him today or he will be euthanized,” the caller said.
The call came urgently on New Year’s Eve. As a volunteer with the Dachshund Rescue of Houston my son went immediately to pick up this abandoned dachshund. Despite ugly burns on his leg and lower belly the dog jumped eagerly into his rescuer’s arms. He was taken to a vet clinic that works with DRofH caring for dogs like this. Amazingly he seemed happy and healthy other than his burns and was thankfully heart worm negative. He will cared for at the clinic. When he is well enough he go to a foster home until he is adopted.
My son has two rescue dachshunds of his own, Neo and Zuul, and has fostered several through DRofH. The organization does a great job of saving them and finding good homes for them and hosts events to promote adoption.
I do not know how this adorable guy got those awful burns or what other trauma he has experienced and really would rather not know, but I do know that my son has given him a chance. Someone gave his dogs a chance to find their way to him.. He is just giving back. For that I am very proud of him.
This little guy has a long road ahead of him, but I am glad that my son was able to help him on his journey to his forever home. May this dachshund heal and find his forever home in 2015!
