#a patchwork life

Matters of the Heart – My Journey with Heart Disease…

Matters of the Heart – My Journey with Heart Disease…

My recent news of my having “heart Disease” and upcoming treatment and the probability of surgery looms over me like an imminent storm. I can say that knowledge can turn ones world upside down. I have decided to approach this immense problem by recording my journey into the world of heart disease, a ride, an exploration into shock, denial and…

Thanksgiving and another day in the life of Aunt Ira Mae…

Crawfish Creek Manor

Yesterday, I received an update on Aunt Ira Mae’s Thanksgiving week. She chose to stay in the Crawfish Creek area and spent most of her time with her new “Mr. Roy”. She begin with how he makes the worst coffee since the discovery of the coffee bean! There in the morning right! Their week was quiet and peaceful and they never lack for conversation.

He had told her of the love…

In July of 2010, I lost two children, two days apart. I have been force to create a new life while living within the circle of my old life. There are three dreaded periods where I barely exist, the month of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas. In the beginning of July, I start my countdown for those feared dates; the holidays are shrouded in hidden sadness.

No two people grieve the same, mine is in…

Thank you…

Some of America’s  “Hero’s”, we must always remember them in our hearts.

  Thank you for your support in reblogging the last post.  First, FEMA should never ask for refunds on money they have given to support those in need.  Second, as Americans we get more support during these disaster’s from private funding…we support and care for each other more than our government does.  Third, our support to…

I Got Mail…from Aunt Ira Mae!

The subject line read:  Met a nice man!  Then Ira Mae wrote the following:

Trying to bike in Hell Town is taking your life into your own hands. It is difficult to believe since there is only one street, Main, and two bridges to cross over. Of course, there are no bike lanes, riding down main even with it two or three cars is a sign of being brave.

A redheaded woman pulled out of the Crawfish Café…

On Sale at Amazon.com…

IN SEARCH OF WORDS

  Ann Johnson-Murphree Poetry Books – A Collection of Poetry

A Sachet of Poetry: Adoration Aspirations Anger Asylums

Honeysuckle Memories

Reflections of Poetry

Beyond the Voices

Book at Amazon.com…

IN SEARCH OF WORDS

  Ann Johnson-Murphree Poetry Books – A Collection of Poetry The 8×11 coffee table books that will display well . The matte cover is classy and inviting. Within each book the reader will find approximately fifty poems.  A length pleasing to browse, read one or more; they will find a connection, a meaning and a purpose in each poem.

A Sachet of Poetry: Adoration Aspirations…

A Sachet of Poetry…

  About adoration, aspirations and yes asylums…

“Tears are words that need to be written.” Paulo Coelho  

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