Thanks!!!!

It's Veteran's Day.

Thank You for all that you do!

 God Bless YOU

and your families.

~Keep on Dreaming~

A Moment of Silence

I took Ken to this display on

Friday evening after I had

seen it on the the midday

news. It was more than

I expected! Ken was amazed!

We estimated about 1400 flags

displayed in this field!! Not

too many people had heard

about this display on Friday

but by Saturday evening when

we took a friend to see the flags,

there were A LOT more people

looking, talking quietly, and

taking pictures.

So many emotions run through

your body while you stand there

and look at ALL the flags flying.

What a beautiful display!

Please take time to remember...

~Keep on Dreaming~

Our Wish to You

Mr. Ken and I would like to wish

EVERYONE a Merry Holiday season.

We wish for you love, laughter and

peace this season.

Enjoy your time with family, friends

and anyone else who happens by.

I'll be back soon with several post

holiday posts on our adventures

this weekend.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY

HANUKKAH, KWANZA and

BOXING DAY my friends!

~Keep on Dreaming~

Thanksgiving Fun

image: Country Living As we are preparing for our Thanksgiving feasts, I thought I would share some interesting tidbits regarding THE big day. This was a poll from BHG for their Facebook readers. When asked what one item would be missed on Thanksgiving if it wasn't served. 58%---Stuffing 18%---Sweet Potatoes 16%---Cranberry Sauce 8%---Pumpkin Pie Now I know that I am in the minority when it comes to these things, because I wouldn't miss any of them! I don't care for any of it. I would miss: Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Green Salad/Green Beans, Apple Pie What would you miss if it wasn't served for Thanksgiving??? ~Keep on Dreaming~

For You !

These are for you!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

To all of the Mom's out

there, whether you are

a newbie or an "old hat",

a stand in Mom or Mom

for the day may your

Mothering spirit enjoy this

day and each one to follow.

In honor and memory of

both of our Mom's--Weni

and Janie. We miss you

each day but know that

you brighten the heavens

above each and every day!

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If you missed yesterday's

tips and ideas check them

out--please.

~Keep on Dreaming~

Watch for Leprechauns!!!!!

The Wearing of the Green

Saint Patrick's Day is an annual

feast day celebrating the patron

saint Patrick the day is named for.

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It is celebrated each year on March

17th. This is a national holiday in

Ireland. There are 3.8 million people

there. But EVERYONE is Irish on the

17th. There are 33.7 million residents

in the US that claim Irish ancestry.

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It has become a popular holiday in

the US. People wear green, go to

parades, eat corned beef and cabbage,

Irish Soda Bread and enjoy green beer.

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It is believed that St. Patrick brought

Christianity to the Irish people and

he is believed to "drive the snakes"

out of Ireland also.

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Irish immigrants began observing

St. Patrick's Day in 1737 in Boston.

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The first parade was held in New

York City in 1766.

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Some symbols of St. Patrick's Day.

The leprechaun, shamrocks, pot of

gold and the color green.

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One tradition of the day is to

"pinch" anyone NOT wearing

GREEN on St. Patrick's Day.

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Cities with the top ten parades:

Chicago, Boston, Wash. DC,

NYC, St Louis, Savannah, GA,

San Fransisco, Philadelphia,

Kansas City and Dublin, OH.

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There are nine places in the US

that share the name Dublin.

There are four places in the US

that share the name Shamrock.

North Carolina has a city named

Emerald Isle.

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May the luck of the Irish be

with you this St. Patrick's Day

and don't forget to wear your

GREEN.

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STAY TUNED TO THIS BLOG--

THERE WILL BE SOME GOOD

NEWS REGARDING MR. KEN

SOON!!!

~Keep on Dreaming~

Peace and Harmony

Dr. Martin Luther King

had a dream. I too have

a dream, it's more of a

wish really.

I wish for PEACE every-

where! I especially wish

THAT for YOU today and

EVERYDAY.

If you have the day off as

I do, ENJOY--do some-

thing for yourself!!!!

~Keep on Dreaming~

Holiday Decor

Hello- My name is Melinda and I'm a "Holiday Horder." AND I'm darn proud of it! Yesterday I spent several hours organizing and reorganizing our holiday totes. I even had to buy two more big ones. We have more holiday decorations than anyone really needs BUT... one never knows what they'll use from year to year. Right???? I don't decorate the same each year, there are different combos, arrangements and some things are put in an entirely different place. Now some of you are probably thinking--"why not get rid of some of the stuff?" In reality that would work but some of the things came with me from home when I moved over here and some of it, Ken and I have accumulated ourselves. There are those wonderful garage sales to blame also. What to do?? I don't know. I do know that I have a lot I can choose from to decorate for our holidays! Happy decorating! ~Keep on Dreaming~

REMEMBER

To ALL the Heros of

any war/s fought,

THANK YOU!

We appreciate every-

thing you do/have done

for us and our country.

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Ken and I know several

who have served in the

military.

My Dad--vet

Ken's Dad--vet

Dean-friend--vet

Dan--friend--vet

David--friend--still active

Rod--friend--vet

Randy--friend--vet

Mike-friend--still active

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Please pray for all our active

and non active military folks

AND their families!

~Keep on Dreaming~

A Tribute to Mom's

Happy Mother's Day to EVERYONE! Now I realize that Everyone is not someone's biological Mom but if you are female most of us have those "Mothering" instincts. Sears has a delightful commercial right now for Mother's Day suggesting that we honor ALL the "Mother's" in our lives. It is really cute! The little girl gets something for HER Mom, Aunt, sisters, her Mom's best friend and so on. What a great suggestion Celebrating All the MOMS in our lives. I was blessed to have more than one Mom during my growing up years but I am the person I am today due to MY MOM! Here she is My Mom! She is no longer with us. It will be three years in December . I miss her each and every day. But as time presses on the pain eases. Mom was a hoot--she was funny, very open minded, loved to watch the news AND The Price is Right--with Bob Barker. The stories she would tell of her growing up years were so fun to listen to. As I said earlier-I am the person I am today because of her. When I was nine my Dad passed then she became both parents and a remarkable job she did! She was never really strict but I new the right and wrong of things. Yes, I tested her but what child doesn't? She gave me the freedom to be me andspread my wings the way I saw fit. She was there for EVERYTHING--life's up and downs, boy problems, school issues, friend disputes, graduations, job changes, and the big one MY WEDDING! Which began with me leaving the nest and moving to the big state of Kansas. I was one of those that lived at home for many reasons--Mom and I got along great and neither of us saw a reason for me to pay rent etc when I could stay at home. I'm sure some therapist would have some say about this but I didn't have too many transition issues leaving and Mom wasn't that far away. Mom came to live with us almost three years before she passed and that was a bit of a transition. But I wouldn't have had it any other way. Nor would Ken. Now those two together --OH, MY! What a hand full they could be. :) Ken was MOM'S "son" and that was it for her! Mischief makers they were. Thaks MOM for being THE BEST Mom in the world, we miss you and love you Happy Mother's Day!

Now this lady here was THE BEST

Mother-in Law a girls could have!

Ken's MOM passed almost four years

ago and is missed just as much as

my own Mom. Of course Ken misses

her more.

Janie was "old school" and I say that

with utmost respect to her. She and

Pops raised five kids in the late fifties

and early sixties. I still don't know how

they did that on one income! She was a

"stay at home" Mom, she kept a very

clean house and worked hard at keeping

Pops in line! :)

Janie wore an apron everyday and now I

have them. They are very precious to me!

Janie AND Pops did a wonderful job

raising Ken. He is the absolute gentleman.

He was not a Momma's boy but he had

that absolute respect, love and honor for

her and still does today.

Thanks ,Janie for raising a great guy and

I'm proud to call him my HUSBAND!

We love and miss you daily!

~~~~~HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO

EVERYONE!!!~~~~~

~Keep on Dreaming~~~

Easter Sunday at Our House

Happy Easter to you and yours. We hope it was a spectacular day. The bunnies came by for a visit and wanted me to show you them.

AND now on to the delish part of the day...

The buffet table with the new pink tablecloth on it.

Roasted Vegetables.

Grilled hamburger "sliders."

Dijon mustard potato salad.

Here is the deck table all dressed and ready.

Aren't the flowers pretty?

I made place cards with plastic eggs--we aren't THAT

formal but I thought they were too cute not to do.

Here is THE crew:

L: Ken's Dad, brother, our niece and Ken--guess where

I am? "Don't forget to save room for dessert!"

Well, that was our Easter--thanks for stopping in--

hope you had a good time! WE did!!!

HAPPY EASTER TO EVERYONE!!!!!

~Keep on Dreaming~

Top 'O the Morn'n

St. Partick's Day---March 17th is the day

honoring St. Patrick. He was a missionary

credited for converting the Irish to

Christianity and is also known for

"driving the snakes" (spirits) out of

Ireland.

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In America--it's a day of wearing GREEN

and celebrating! The first American

celebration took place in Boston, MA

in 1737.

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Items associated with St. Patrick's Day:

Color GREEN-because it is the color of

Spring, Ireland and the Shamrock.

LEPRECHAUN-Irish Fairy (little body)

It is said he make shoes and brogues.

Keep an eye on him (if you find him)

he'll lead you to his treasure--if you

don't, he'll vanish and...

BLARNEY STONE-A stone set in the

wall of Blarney Castle tower in the

village of Blarney. Kissing the stone is

said to give the kisser persuasive

eloquence (Blarney).

SHAMROCK-A member of the clover

family. It is said to have been picked

by St. Patrickto explain the mystery

of the Trinity.

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Good Luck Signs:

Finding a Four -Leaf Clover

Wearing Green-so you don't get

pinched

Kissing the Blarney Stone

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St. Patrick's Songs:

When My Irish Eyes Are Smiling

I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover

My Wild Irsh Rose

Also, check out the groups:

Celtic Thunder--first song on my

playlist

Celtic Women

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Kansas City loves to celebrate and one of

KC's favorite celebrations is the St.

Patrick's Day Parade! It goes through

the downtown area. Those who are true

Irish and those that are Irish for the day

line the parade route-enjoying the floats,

marching bands, people and animals in

the parade.

Then it's off to the Irish pubs and

restaurants for more celebrating!

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For more interesting St. Partick's

fun skiddle daddle over to "Garden

of Daisies" (on my sidebar) she has

had several cool posts about the holiday.

Have Fun!!

~Keep on Dreaming~

Merry Christmas to YOU!

As the card above says: "Deer Friend, Warmest Wishes" and that is what I am hoping for you this holiday season! I hope that everyone can slow down, spend time with family and just have FUN!

The forcast is calling for a White Christmas and we

haven't had major snow here on Christmas since

1962. I can't wait! Snow for Christmas.

Oh what fun!!!!!

Take some time to have some "sparkley fun." Mr.

Ken and I plan to. I'll be taking a Christmas break

for a couple of days. But I'll be back to see how

everyone's Christmas was.

We wish you a Merry Christmas!

I'd like to take this time to "Thank all of you" for

making blogging sooooooo much fun. I'm looking

forward to getting to know my new friends better

and also making more new friends. Take Care!!!

Happy Holidays!!!!

~Keep on Dreaming~

CH CH CHANGES...

There are changes taking place here at Dreaming. I'm

giving you a sneek peek of my new background.

There will be new music and pictures soon.

Tommorrow as usual we'll have "Trivia Tuesday"

but stay tuned because there will also be a surprise!!!!!

Looking forward to sharing our holiday traditions and

decor with you.

Don't forget to come back tomorrow and pass the word

regarding the suprise!!

~Keep on Dreaming~

Enjoy your Holiday!

I am Thankful for: 1--My wonderful husband. 2--My "crazy" family. 3--My super friends. 4--My blogging buddies. 5--My hectic job. 6--Well deserved time off. 7--Health 8--Happiness 9--Freedom 10--Love Ken and I would like to wish you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving one filled with family, fun and good food! Happy Thanksgiving!! ~Keep on Dreaming~

Thanksgiving Traditions

Top Five Thanksgiving Traditions:

1--Turkey and the trimmings--The centerpiece of most

Thanksgiving feasts is the "big bird." My favorite part of

the feasting is the MASHED POTATOES as most of you

know. What's yours?????

2--Football-The first intercollegiate championship

game played in 1876.

The Detriot Lions played their first Thanksgiving

game in 1934.

The Dallas Cowboys played their first Thanksgiving

game in 1966.

3--The Big Parade--The first Thanksgiving parade

was organized by Gimbel's Department Store in

Philidelphia.

The New York Macy's Parade began in 1924. Today

it is seen by over 46 million people on TV or in person.

What is your favorite balloon in the parade?

4--The wish from the wishbone--It is said that

whoever ends up holding the larger piece of the bone

will have their wish come true. The Roman's brought

this tradition with them when they conquered England

and the English colonists carried the tradition to America.

5--Thanksgiving is most commonly celebrated at home

with family and friends. It is also the time to give

thanks for the people around us and the blessings of

the past year. What are you thankful for?

Here in Kansas City THE biggest tradition is the PLAZA

LIGHTING CEREMONY. That is when everybody and their

brother gather on the KC Plaza and wait for the switch to be

flipped. The main stage hosts a variety of schools, entertainers

and guests. A local celeb and children from the audience do

a countdown and the lights fill the Plaza. It is a beautiful site

to see!!! As you can see by the picture above.

~Keep on Dreaming~