Author Archives: colleendown

Each morning, I awaken to the sound of a flock of Canadian geese flying directly over my house, as they make their way from the cornfield on my east to the wetlands in the west. And in the evening, I … Continue reading →

Having my son, Andy, riding shotgun through life with me has provided many lessons that I might not otherwise have learned, one of these has been that joy often comes in small packages. Right now, we are in our “York … Continue reading →

We are a “people of the word.” In our culture, women like to decorate their homes with words; words such as FAITH, BELIEVE, SIMPLIFY or in my case RELAX are displayed prominently around our homes. Cut from wood, stuck to … Continue reading →

So I guess, technically I am a “Mommy Blogger” even though I can‘t remember when the last time, if ever, my children called me Mommy.  It has always been Mooom, with the emphasis on dragging out the O’s. So as … Continue reading →

A few months ago, I dropped my camera. Fortunately, the camera was still working but the lens did not focus as sharply as it had before. Taking pictures lost its fun, as I would post and notice that everything was … Continue reading →

Since it is my birthday, I might as well do what all bloggers do best and write about me, me me! This is really a continuation of my “anniversary blog” which was also all about me, me, me and my … Continue reading →

When I was eleven, my cousin Cindy took us to the drive-in to see the movie Willard, a bright and cheery movie about rats overtaking the world. Up to this point, I had avoided horror movies at all costs. My … Continue reading →

It seems that one of Steve’s favorite sayings lately is “You just aren’t the same girl that I married,” usually in an endearing way.  Well, duh, seven children, multiple businesses, five presidents, eleven seasons of American Idol, several homes, two … Continue reading →

The year was 1971, I was in Mr. Harms sixth grade class at Hudson elementary.  One day, I found a note in my desk, not any note, THE note.  It said, “I like you, do you like me?”  Check Yes … Continue reading →