Monthly Archives: June 2012

Small Traditions

Posted on June 30, 2012 by elroyjones

Every spring, close to Memorial Day, my husband and I get flowers for all of the pots and window boxes. He tells me the flowers don’t matter to him. It is an untruth. One year he chose most of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Marriage | Tagged Happiness, Hippy Hill, Humor, True Love | 9 Comments

Early Morning

Posted on June 30, 2012 by elroyjones

We get up pretty early here on Hippy Hill. I like mornings the best. When I was young, wild, and free, the bright lights of big city nights were my favorite. Now I enjoy the quiet beginning of a brand … Continue reading →

Posted in Autonomy | Tagged Aging GRACEFULLY, Happiness, Hippy Hill | 1 Comment

Visitors: Intruders v. Guests

Posted on June 30, 2012 by elroyjones

I live in an area that is beautiful in the summer, a region people like to visit. I am not a hostess. Typically, I do not enjoy prolonged social interaction. There are exceptions. The Exceptions know who they are. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Autonomy | Tagged Family, Humor, INDEPENDENCE, Personal, Unwelcome visitors | 17 Comments

Contemplating Joe

Posted on June 27, 2012 by elroyjones

My brother, Joe, is 6 years younger than me. When he was a brand new infant, fresh from the hospital, I wanted to take the umbilical cord remnant off his belly button because it marred my, otherwise perfect, baby brother. … Continue reading →