Great piece of writing Cathey and Jan . I always enjoy reading your blogs ladies, you always do an amazing job!!
I believe so much that when you see a cardinal it means that someone you love is watching over you. When my mum passed away there was always one cardinal in my garden, I just felt that it was my mum watching over me . I had never seen a cardinal before that.🙏♥️
Morning, Irene! I bet that Cardinal held some essence of your mom. At least it made you think of her. And to think you had never seen one before!?!? Had to be your mum. xoxo
Thanks for sharing your get together with Cathey. You both have such stories to tell. I was surprised when Cathey and Irene said they never saw a Cardinal. I, too, did not know they were not in the Pacific Northwest and other areas of the world. My mother loved Cardinals and I do believe they come to visit us when we need them or least expect it. Someone is always watching out for us!!!
Oh, Elaine -- you just made me feel better about the cardinal. ha! My mom loved Monarch butterflies so I'm pretty sure they do come to visit. {{Hugs}} xoxo
Hi Lynn -- I learned a big "Don't Assume" lesson when I was visiting London with students years ago. We asked the military museum guide why there wasn't a bigger display of the American Revolution; and he said very matter-of-factly, "Oh, that was your war." Ha! If you ever come to the US, please come to Ohio -- I'd love to meet you & show you a cardinal. xoxo
Hi Jan, I would love to meet you too. New York is on my happy list so you never know,if I do that trip I would certainly carry on to Ohio. I’m hoping to do a lot of travelling over the next year or so,while I’m still fit and healthy.Come to London and stay with me we could go to the military museum and sort that guide out😂😂 Take care x
Hi Robin! Looking forward to checking out your blog this afternoon. Have to head out to bridge club pretty soon. You know how hard this retirement gig is. ha ha! My blog is about aging too, but it's just lighthearted stories from my life with bits of research thrown in here & there. I haven't tuned in yet to Notes. Will have to look into that too! Thanks so much for commenting! xoxo
Maybe it was Mike that I saw! Perhaps Bev was busy building a nest or something.... Thanks for this fun little collaboration, Jan, and for your friendship, too. 💕🤗
Jan, love the cute cardinal story in the beginning of your blog. I have enjoyed reading your stories from your first entry. The golf story was so fun. You have a great sense of humor and I enjoy the spin you put on life’s events. I also subscribe to Catheys Substack page, her writing inspires me and I also love her take on life’s stories. Thanks for sharing your talent !
As I told Cathey, I saw both of these being published about the same time. I knew something was probably up. I absolutely love this and thank you for sharing Jan.
Jan, first, thank you......Teary and LOL at the same time. What wonderful memories for so many people! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing the "Cardinal/Mikie n Bev" stories. I was reading your blog to EB and he totally laughed out loud in recalling these crazy/fun Cardinal Coaches sneak plays and other shenanigans!! (His son played for Dad) I love that you and Stoney share and remember our parents in your conversations together......AND I am elated for Cathey to final have the absolute pleasure of seeing our beautiful state bird, Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal!!! Another wonderful read!! XO
Brenda ~ so glad you guys enjoyed it!!! Now, I'm teary-eyed & laughing. Your mom & dad are some of our best memories. We talked about them all the time. xoxo
Thanks, Elizabeth ~ I love hearing about life in Peru too. I always study the pictures you share on FB. Hope the school year is going well. My daughters are counting the days until their summer break -- about 28 now I think. xoxo
Hi Jan ...Thamks for your email! I think you and Cathey make a great fit for the blog articles. Your values are similar and I plan to focus more on Time has come Founder's . I wish you and Cathey byh all the best in your future endeavors! 💞🦋
Yes, Cathey & I have been mulling this around for a LONG time; matter-of-fact -- much longer than you and I -- that's why I didn't have more time yet to develop the ideas we've been kicking around. Hopefully, we can collaborate in the future. I'm not sure what you mean about focusing more on Time Has Come Founders, but best of luck. You definitely have a lot to offer. xoxo
Jan....this is a fantastic coming together of great minds and two that seem to think a lot alike. Between my chat with Cathey and the wonderful meeting & lunch you and I had....I saw something in the way you two beamed talking about this collaboration that Good to Know and Footnotes from the Flipside readers were in for something special! And, our treat didn’t disappoint!!
Oh yes, that is what keeps my hope alive and my faith strong! I believe God sends good people and other things to reinforce His love and bring positive messages to us . I believe we have angels all around us as well to guide and protect us. have had too many unexplained experiences to doubt that! I am so blessed by God’s love even in times of peril . 😇
I love humor, and you both provide it for me. Thank you for that. I enjoyed both of your blogs or your story writings or poems so much, and I’m very grateful to both of you for sharing your work.
Great piece of writing Cathey and Jan . I always enjoy reading your blogs ladies, you always do an amazing job!!
I believe so much that when you see a cardinal it means that someone you love is watching over you. When my mum passed away there was always one cardinal in my garden, I just felt that it was my mum watching over me . I had never seen a cardinal before that.🙏♥️
Morning, Irene! I bet that Cardinal held some essence of your mom. At least it made you think of her. And to think you had never seen one before!?!? Had to be your mum. xoxo
Thanks for sharing your get together with Cathey. You both have such stories to tell. I was surprised when Cathey and Irene said they never saw a Cardinal. I, too, did not know they were not in the Pacific Northwest and other areas of the world. My mother loved Cardinals and I do believe they come to visit us when we need them or least expect it. Someone is always watching out for us!!!
Oh, Elaine -- you just made me feel better about the cardinal. ha! My mom loved Monarch butterflies so I'm pretty sure they do come to visit. {{Hugs}} xoxo
Always enjoy reading your blogs Cathey and Jan.You are both so talented..... Love the red cardinal story Jan,never seen one.🥰
Hi Lynn -- I learned a big "Don't Assume" lesson when I was visiting London with students years ago. We asked the military museum guide why there wasn't a bigger display of the American Revolution; and he said very matter-of-factly, "Oh, that was your war." Ha! If you ever come to the US, please come to Ohio -- I'd love to meet you & show you a cardinal. xoxo
Hi Jan, I would love to meet you too. New York is on my happy list so you never know,if I do that trip I would certainly carry on to Ohio. I’m hoping to do a lot of travelling over the next year or so,while I’m still fit and healthy.Come to London and stay with me we could go to the military museum and sort that guide out😂😂 Take care x
I will be in NYC the first weekend of May to see a Broadway show. If I ever get to London again, I’ll definitely look you up!!! xoxo
I hope you do get a chance to see one sometime, Lynn. They are impressive!
Not sure we have them in the Uk 🤔Will have to check.They look beautiful ❤️
What a lovely idea to collaborate. I might give it a go. I am so enjoying how Notes has facilitated a getting to know you across the platform.
Hi Robin! Looking forward to checking out your blog this afternoon. Have to head out to bridge club pretty soon. You know how hard this retirement gig is. ha ha! My blog is about aging too, but it's just lighthearted stories from my life with bits of research thrown in here & there. I haven't tuned in yet to Notes. Will have to look into that too! Thanks so much for commenting! xoxo
Maybe it was Mike that I saw! Perhaps Bev was busy building a nest or something.... Thanks for this fun little collaboration, Jan, and for your friendship, too. 💕🤗
Jan, love the cute cardinal story in the beginning of your blog. I have enjoyed reading your stories from your first entry. The golf story was so fun. You have a great sense of humor and I enjoy the spin you put on life’s events. I also subscribe to Catheys Substack page, her writing inspires me and I also love her take on life’s stories. Thanks for sharing your talent !
Morning, Linda! I always look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for reading our blogs. xoxo
Ms. Cathey Cone sent me! Enjoyed your posts. Glad to have “networked “ to find you 👍
Hi Joan ~ I'll look forward to getting to know you. I really like Cathey -- and her blog. We're in good company. {{Hugs}} ~ Jan
Loved the collaboration! Thank you for sharing!!
It was fun. Love getting to know some of you better. xoxo
As I told Cathey, I saw both of these being published about the same time. I knew something was probably up. I absolutely love this and thank you for sharing Jan.
Thanks, Anne ~ we had fun planning it & getting to know each other better. I enjoy your Substack shares also. Keeping writing... xoxo
Jan, first, thank you......Teary and LOL at the same time. What wonderful memories for so many people! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing the "Cardinal/Mikie n Bev" stories. I was reading your blog to EB and he totally laughed out loud in recalling these crazy/fun Cardinal Coaches sneak plays and other shenanigans!! (His son played for Dad) I love that you and Stoney share and remember our parents in your conversations together......AND I am elated for Cathey to final have the absolute pleasure of seeing our beautiful state bird, Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal!!! Another wonderful read!! XO
Brenda ~ so glad you guys enjoyed it!!! Now, I'm teary-eyed & laughing. Your mom & dad are some of our best memories. We talked about them all the time. xoxo
You two are great writers! I am very happy to follow both of you 🤗
Thanks, Elizabeth ~ I love hearing about life in Peru too. I always study the pictures you share on FB. Hope the school year is going well. My daughters are counting the days until their summer break -- about 28 now I think. xoxo
Hi Jan ...Thamks for your email! I think you and Cathey make a great fit for the blog articles. Your values are similar and I plan to focus more on Time has come Founder's . I wish you and Cathey byh all the best in your future endeavors! 💞🦋
Yes, Cathey & I have been mulling this around for a LONG time; matter-of-fact -- much longer than you and I -- that's why I didn't have more time yet to develop the ideas we've been kicking around. Hopefully, we can collaborate in the future. I'm not sure what you mean about focusing more on Time Has Come Founders, but best of luck. You definitely have a lot to offer. xoxo
Jan....this is a fantastic coming together of great minds and two that seem to think a lot alike. Between my chat with Cathey and the wonderful meeting & lunch you and I had....I saw something in the way you two beamed talking about this collaboration that Good to Know and Footnotes from the Flipside readers were in for something special! And, our treat didn’t disappoint!!
Thanks, Cindy! Definitely looking forward to another meetup with you. I "beamed" all the way home. xoxo
I think I am going to love this collaboration.
Oh yes, that is what keeps my hope alive and my faith strong! I believe God sends good people and other things to reinforce His love and bring positive messages to us . I believe we have angels all around us as well to guide and protect us. have had too many unexplained experiences to doubt that! I am so blessed by God’s love even in times of peril . 😇
I love humor, and you both provide it for me. Thank you for that. I enjoyed both of your blogs or your story writings or poems so much, and I’m very grateful to both of you for sharing your work.
Blessings ladies to the both of you……