Monthly Archives: July 2015
Grandma’s Quilts
I love quilts. I have quilts that belonged to my mother, grandmother and great grandmother and each one tells a story and has a special meaning. They were made in hard times when nothing was wasted but they were made with skill and love. I can look at ones my mother made and pick out … Continue reading
The Last 60 Years
As I thought back on my life, I realized I had witnessed a myriad of events, some fun, some amazing, some tragic and many life changing. I decided to write this poem beginning with WWII before I was born and ending with one of the most terrible events that has occurred in the United States … Continue reading
Olivia de Havilland reads “Beneath the Cherry Trees”
Sue’s poem, “Beneath the Cherry Trees” was recorded by Olivia de Havilland in 2015 in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Marshfield Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival. Olivia de Havilland was a 2013 recipient of the Hubble Medal of Initiative at the Marshfield Cherry Blossom Festival. To learn more about the festival please visit www.cherryblossomfest.com … Continue reading