We have a great kindergarten program and every week is devoted to an individual letter. The week we had letter "L", one little girl got so excited and told me, "My Mama's name starts with an "L". I got very excited also, we always have to go with the flow you understand. "What is your Mama's name?" I asked. The little girl looked at me with a funny expression, then answered, "Mama!" she exclaimed, but I have a feeling she was thinking I wasn't too smart at that moment in time. Ah kids, how precious they are.

Just a little something to bring a smile to your face. One evening I was working at the video store and several things had not gone like they should have. A young man came in and I asked for his phone number and he couldn't remember it. I laughed and told him he was having a "senior moment" like the ones I had been having that evening. "Oh no, " he replied, "I graduated last year."

God created patterns
Illuminating the Texas sky,
Glorious colors uniting
Whispering a contented sigh.

Texans come in all sizes
From short, through medium, to tall,
God created patterns
Planting a conscience within us all.

God created patterns
Cultivating friendships along each mile,
To all who wander within our realm
Giving a Texas "HOWDY" with a smile.

Texans come in all shapes
From extra, extra large to the smallest of small,
God created patterns
Searching for a home within us all.

God created patterns
Reminders of who we are,
Helping everyone of us
Shine beneath our personal star.

This Poem was written in 1978 right after my identical twin daughters were born. Now Amy will have a little one of her own in February right before her 28th birthday. We didn't know we were having twins until after the first one was born. SURPRISE, SURPRISE! They are 65 minutes apart in age.

The darkness my Dear Sister
Is filled with love and warmth,
Although the drum continues
Its sound radiates a nearness
That I do not quite understand,
Yet my whole being seems fulfilled
By its sweet gentle rhythm.

Yes my Darling Sister
It is very dark, but yet
I understand your feelings
As the drum continues to beat,
My heart is filled with warmth
And your nearness makes me safe,
As I continue to feel unafraid.

The time is coming closer, Dear Sister
And the light will soon appear,
Please do not be frightened
As the drum will keep on beating,
And the warmth will keep you safe
We will soon be close once again
But for now, Dear Sister, good-bye.

I am a little lonely
Now that Sister has gone away,
But soon I too will see the light
And the secure dark and warmth
And the continuing drumbeat
Will no longer be a part of us,
Yet Sister and I will be together once again.

The bands are playing carols
And the children laugh out loud,
As the clowns and all the horses
Pass by the happy crowds.

The floats move ever so slowly
As the beautiful girls wave all the while,
And look at all the Santas
Showing off their Christmas smiles.

There are cowboys, Indians, and Raggedy Ann
And what's this, a walking tree?
Look at all the colorful bicycles
Just shining with Christmas glee.

The Joy Bus is filled with Christmas love
As the children sing out strong,
And look at all the tiny cars
Just zooming right along.

There are many Senoritas
In their beautiful handmade gowns,
And the crowds all wave and cheer
As the Christmas Parade winds through town.