Fallen Hero

This monument is the war memorial in downtown Cleveland.


This is my cousin Chucky, Charles A. Varkett. I didn't know him, but he is my hero.

On Dec. 1, 1950 he was reported missing.


He died on April 18, 1951 in a Communist prison camp in Korea. He is a hero. He wasn't drafted, he enlisted. He was under age and his mother had to give her permission. Click on the newspaper articles to read them.

40,000,000 children killed.
Think about it.
Forty million children killed since 1973.
Abortion kills children.

Second ebay purchase

My set of china was missing cups, so I found
these on ebay. This is fun!

Bambi

I took this picture from my living room window three years ago. Have you ever seen anything so sweet? That baby is grown up now. Click on it to see it closer.

More Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty mug

This is my first ebay purchase. I collect Sleeping Beauty items. So, when I saw this on ebay I had to have it. This win was my 3rd try.

Mom with Jim and me

Happy Mother's day Mom. I have a baby brother in heaven that I will see some day. After Mom had the miscarriage, the doctor said "You're not a mother anymore." Mom said to him "What do you mean. I have 2 children at home." Mom passed away in 2001. I miss you and love you, Mom.

Texas scarf

I don't remember how I got this silk scarf. Maybe my brother knows. Unfortunately there is a slight stain on it like mildew. I tried to clean it, but it is still there.

Here is another of my favorite mugs.

This is one of my favorite mugs. It says"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever." Hebrews 13:8

Gabey's Leukemia

Last year May 1, 2007 we found out that my grandson, Gabey (he was 3), was diagnosed with Leukemia. The next few months were very difficult for all of us. I just couldn't talk about it. He has been through intensive treatment and is cancer free. He still has to have maintenance treatment for two and a half more years to be sure it doesn't come back. I want to thank God for graciously curing Gabey and being with us through it all. I want to thank all the people at the Cleveland Clinic for their care. They are wonderful. I want to thank all of the friends who prayed and gave gifts. I want to thank the Make a Wish Foundation for giving Gabey and his family their wish of a trip to Disneyworld. They will go in September. This is still very difficult to talk about, I'm getting teary-eyed. It reminds me to be thankful for this day, for we don't know what tomorrow will bring.

Romeo and Juliet Ballet

I was right about the 1966 version. It was excellent. The music and dancing were wonderful. The story was romantic. The acting was believable. Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn were great. Why did he do that awful remake?

Happy Birthday, Chris

Today is my daughter Christine's birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEETY! She is my first born. She is my Chrissy. My happiness didn't start until the day she was born. I couldn't believe that she was really mine. I wouldn't let anyone hold her for months because I was afraid they wouldn't give her back. She was so precious (all my children were precious). She was special because she was the first. I knew I was going to have a girl, I couldn't think of any boys names. She is grown up now but here are some cute pictures of her when she was little.

Smallest babies

Goldfish

In 2005 I got these goldfish. I named them Ching and Chang. Unfortunately, I didn't have them very long. The summer was very hot and the water got too warm and they perished. I don't know what I could have done to keep the water cool enough. Maybe I should have added ice cubes.

Tart warmer

If you sometimes have leftover scented wax after burning a candle put the pieces in a tart warmer. This was a large hyacinth candle. There was so much wax left unused I hated to throw it away. With this tart warmer, I don't have to. I broke up the big pieces and put them in the candle holder. Then I put some small pieces in the top of the tart warmer. You use a plain tea light on the bottom. It smells wonderful.

Grandchildren

It's time to blog my grandchildren. I am a proud grandmother, and I'm called Grandma Dot.
Andrew is 12 and likes to be called Andrew.

Gabriel is four and is called Gabey. He found a puppy to play with while at a family picnic at the park.

The baby is Gideon called Giddy for short because he laughs a lot.

Jealous

Oprah has a problem with God being jealous. God isn't jealous of us. He is jealous of anything that takes us away from Him. That's how much he loves us. She thinks being a good person is good enough. (Is she good enough?) It isn't enough. I wouldn't want to go to heaven and find out it's just like earth, full of violence, hate, greed, etc. Jesus took ALL my sin away when He died on the cross. I can't do it myself. He is the only one who can make me good enough. It must be personal. I know He did it for me, and He did it for Oprah, too only she doesn't see it. She is probably the richest, most loved, most influential woman in America. If she got saved, think of what she could do for the cause of Christ.

Oprah

She is leading people away from Jesus. She has a huge following. I wonder about this. What do you think?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecRnSTtOwcw

Green Singing finches

I've had parakeets, but these were my favorite birds. They tweet, sing, and whisper to each other. They were so sweet. They aren't as loud as other birds because they are smaller. I had them five years. I don't know why they died. First one and then a month later the other one. If I ever got birds again I'd get these. They do make a mess though!!

Daffodils

Ballet

I told you that I liked ballet. Well, I found one I don't like. 1982 version of Romeo and Juliet with Rudolph Nureyev is very bad. I couldn't watch it all. It was very offensive and erotic. Ballet that is old and classic is beautiful. I didn't know he made two versions. I will try to see the older one. This was the only ballet I've seen so far that made me uncomfortable. I don't care much for modern ballet. The Ballets Russes from years ago was outrageous, with crazy costumes, crazy stage sets, etc. I wouldn't like that. I like the real classic style ballet. It shouldn't be offensive. I saw Nureyev's version of Swan Lake and it was good. I don't think he could have performed an erotic ballet in Russia. I just wanted you to be aware that there are two kinds of ballet, the beautiful kind and the other kind.

A copoclephilist collects key rings.

Here we have: a lucky penny from Virginia, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina, Elvis from Graceland, Casey Jones Village Jackson TN, West Virginia, Virginia Beach, Arkansas, and Big Bone Lick Kentucky.
Here we have: Hell Michigan, Toronto Canada, Niagara Falls Canada, Butterfly clip also from Niagara Falls, and Cats at the Wintergarden in New York.
Here is: Texas, Dallas, Las Vegas, Stratosphere Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
Here we have: Amish country, Ohio, Sleeping Beauty, Put-In-Bay, Cleveland, and Bartok from Anastasia on ice. The heart is from a friend.
These are all of them. I have been to more places but didn't get key chains for them. Maybe I will someday.

Camera purse

I bought this lovely purse from Lallee's Cottage in Etsy. That's not my camera in it. I used my camera to take the picture.

EEEK! A Spider

I killed my first spider of the year, right on the kitchen counter. I haven't seen one for months. It must be spring. And watch out for that tree pollen if you have allergies. My head gets stuffed up and my ears block up. Then I take cold medicine or Sudafed. Have a pleasant day.

I am a copoclephilist. I admit it. I'll tell you about it next time.

Snowdrops

My snowdrops are late blooming this year.

Voice Mail

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if God decided to install voice mail?
Imagine praying and hearing the following:

Thank you for calling heaven.
For English, press 1
For Spanish, press 2
For all other languages, press 3

Please select one of the following options:
Press 1 for request
Press 2 for thanksgiving
Press 3 for complaints
Press 4 for all others

I am sorry, all our Angels and Saints are busy helping other sinners right now.
However your prayer is important to us and we will answer it in the order it was received.
Please stay on the line.

If you would like to speak to:
God the Father, press 1
Jesus, press 2
Holy Spirit, press 3

To find a loved one that has been assigned to heaven press 5,
then enter his social security number followed by the pound sign.
If you receive a negative response, please hang up and dial area code 666.

For reservations to heaven, please enter John followed by the numbers, 3 and 16.
For answers to nagging questions about dinosaurs or life on other planets,
please wait until you arrive in heaven for the specifics.

Our computers show that you have already been prayed for today.
Please hang up and call again tomorrow.
The office is now closed for the weekend to observe a religious holiday.
If you are calling after hours and need emergency assistance,
please contact your local pastor.

Thank you and have a heavenly day.

Aren't you glad we don't have to go through this procedure? When was the last time you prayed?

Apron

This apron is just a belt that holds large paper napkins. Clever is it not? I've had it a long time and forgot about it. They are a bit wrinkled.

Ballet

I have always loved watching Fred Astaire and others dancing, but I have never wanted to do that kind of dancing. I have always wanted to be a ballerina. Those dancers are poised, flexible, strong, athletic, energetic, fearless, graceful, etc. Imagine striking a pose and holding it for a long time. Imagine the hard work that goes into learning the ballet. I say (jokingly) that in another life I'm a ballerina. Of course, I would have to have the body for it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VCu5cKYh78

Isabel

This was one of my dolls when I was a little girl. She is a ballerina. I never had a Barbi doll, but this doll was special. I never gave her a name, so when I gave her to my daughter Chris, she named her Isabel. I saved lots of clothes for her, too. Isn't she beautiful?

I love my Tiffany lamp

Rabbits

My daughter Sharon has a pet rabbit. I wonder if she remembers the Dutch bunnies we had years ago.

Small dolls

This is my small doll collection. I love small dolls. Some of the blog ladies have inspired me to go thrifting. Maybe I'll be able to add to this collection!