Up to 71!!!! :~D

 (Just cause I'm holding a book ;) 

Handbook of Short Story Writing by Frank A. Dickson and Sandra Smythe
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Otto Frank
Anne Frank Remembered by Miep Gies
A Simple Path by Mother Theresa
A Family Place: A Hudson Valley Farm, 3 Centuries, 5 wars, 1 family by Leila Phillip
Love Finds You in Silver City Idaho by Janelle Mowery
Becoming Lucy by Martha Rogers
Morning for Dove by Martha Rogers
Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland by Roseanna M. White
The Making of the Wizard of Oz by Aljean Harmetz
 Love Finds You in Revenge Ohio by Lisa Harris
The Three Lives of Helen Keller by Richard Harrity and Ralph G. Martin
Love Finds You in Bethlehem New Hampshire by Lauralee Bliss
Yesterday, Today, & Forever by Maria Von Trapp
Love Finds You in Bridal Veil Oregon by Miralee Ferrell
Love Finds You in Camelot Texas by Janice Hanna
The Hidden White House by Robert Klara
Dancers of the Ballet by Margaret F. Atkinson and May Hillman
Love Finds You in Caramel by-the-sea California by Sandra D. Bricker
Love Finds You in Hope Kansas by Pamela Griffin
The Doctor's Sweetheart and other short stories by L.M.Montgomery

People of Jordan: Erin and Gordan

Gordan has lived here for 20 years and Erin for 15. Gordan enjoys being able to hunt and fish out here in the country. They never really called it the country until their first date. They decided to go see a movie and on the drive to the movie theater, they saw a pig meandering down the road. He was just munching on food he found on the side of the road. They enjoy our small town because it's safe for kids. They also enjoy having the sidewalks plowed in the winter. They really like the fall festival, because it's just a lot of fun! I must agree, the fall festival is a lot of fun!

People of Jordan: Linda

As I was walking down the sidewalk, I met Linda. Linda has lived in our fair village for 20 years. She loves the small town atmosphere, too. She also enjoys having family around. As I was giving her my blog address, she said to me, "If you don't know, I'm the Halloween lady." "The Halloween lady?" I asked puzzled. "Yes, I almost always decorate my house for Halloween. In fact, one day when I was working in my garden, a dad and his daughter walked by. A little while later they walked by again, and the girl asked me, 'Are you the Halloween lady?' I told her I was. 'Are you going to decorate again?' she asked. I told her I was, 'Good!' the girl replied."

It's a blizzard!

This was the creek on Sunday.

 This is the creek today!

This is the road yesterday.

These are the roads today!

Though I must say, the snow is quite elegant! :~D

 Though I don't think it's as elegant on me. ;~)

People of Jordan: John

John has lived here in Jordan all of his life, excluding the times he served in the Military. He is very proud of being a Veteran, and he is very proud of his Irish, German, French and Native American roots. He has many family members in this area which is nice. He's sad to see some of the younger people leave the village, though. As common, he loves our quiet, rural village.

People of Jordan: Father DeLorenzo

Father DeLorenzo is the Pastor of our local Catholic Church. He's lived here for 9 years. He told me that he "loves the simple, less complicated, more peaceful life here." He also has noticed that "there is a spirit of friendliness in the community." and that "The local churches often work together collecting food for the food pantry." When I asked him what advice he'd give about life he gathered his thoughts for a moment and said, "Remember God and His love for your. Take God seriously and if you do that, you will be happy, truly happy."

Throwback Tuesday: Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic! The first time she rode a plane, she knew she had to fly! She then worked several odd jobs to earn the $1000 dollars needed for lessons. Within a couple years she bought herself a plane. Her love for aviation has shown people that you can always your dreams.

The first and only time I've ridden a plane was enjoyable, but I do know I'll never fly one. ;~)

You may also enjoy this post about flight.

People of Jordan: Diane

Diane grew up in our fair village. She now owns a little antique store called "Dark Horse Antiques". She became a nurse, and during that time she always collected antiques. When she retired from nursing, she decided to open a little antique store here in Jordan. She told me that many of her costumers are from out of town, usually people interested in the canal history. She loves the history behind the canal and enjoys being here. I must say, it's lovely to have her here! :~)

People of Jordan: David and Ethan

(Ethan with his Dad, David)

I found David and Ethan shoveling some ice chunks. David said they enjoy having sidewalks to use. They have lived here for about 9 years and they love how everything is nearby and peacefully quiet. And Grandma only lives a few miles away! (I think that's Ethan's favorite part ;~)

My Sneakers

Remember back in December, when I posted this?

"My Shoes" - Once upon a time I had a pair of nice white sneakers. I loved those sneakers........and then I outgrew them. In need of sneakers I wore sandals as it was summer until I could get some. Well one day my Mom and I found a mysterious pair of sneakers on the porch. They were hideous and big. Well we asked a few people that had been to our house if they were their's but we couldn't find the owner. One day I knew I needed new sneakers, the white ones were very uncomfortable. So I put these on. They didn't have a inner sole, but that didn't bother me too much. Well these sneakers have been mine for 3-4 years now and they are still going strong. The original laces broke this past summer while we were camping so I bought a pair of black laces. They aren't pretty, they aren't fashionable, but they are my sneakers and very comfortable. And every winter, from November to March, these are the shoes to wear. :~)

The End.

This is the sequel to the above story! :~)

A couple weeks ago I was wearing my sneakers. I bent over to retie them, when I realized the shoe lace had snapped. I didn't have any spare shoelaces, so I just tied them lower down on the sneaker. Today we ran a quick errand to Payless to get some dance shoes. While we were there, I noticed a whole rack of shoe laces! I picked up a pair of black ones, and stared at them. The silver ones were so pretty, and the black ones were just plain boring! Mom came over and confirmed that I wanted to get silver ones. They feel so fancy with the silver sparkles!