Signs, Signs:

other signs can be found here

After my husband died, I went through his dresser drawers and the end table by the end of the sofa where he always sat.  In it were things he'd saved from his life prior to meeting me.  He'd never showed this and other small items to me.  I knew about his years at Howe Military School, but I had seen only his graduation photo and his yearbooks.  I hung this  certificate on our bedroom wall above other small items I discovered.  
I do know that he was proud of the education he received at Howe because he shared stories about his history teacher.  He called him "Bear".  I didn't think to ask him if the teacher was aware of the nickname, but I do know that Charles uttered the moniker with respect.

Project 64: Red

I wanted to share my treasures that had the color red, but since today is our nation's birthday, I choose this flag photographed in a local cemetery to represent my entry.

Being an ignorant teenager,  I used to get embarrassed when my mom's eyes would tear up at the sight of this symbol of our wonderful nation.  As I aged, I understood her emotion about it.  She had three brothers who served proudly during WWII.  Now I get that same thrill.  I hope you do too!
Happy 4th of July to all you readers!

Babushka (nesting) dolls from the Ukraine; I bought them from a story telling grandma who was from there.  My  apple box holds paper clips.  My Stratford-upon-Avon patch is from my granddaughter who went there while studying at the London Center.  
My dad's grandparents were from there.

my front door

some of my Crayola and Coca-Cola collections

My phone turned out to be more decorative than practical.

two of my granddaughters

twin grandsons

husband's ROTC certification of rank of sergeant from Howe
Military School in Howe, Indiana

the practical phone that replaced
my lovely Coke phone