girl in blue                 PrimoDonna
                                                                               
                                               ...memories of the past,

                                                        thoughts about the present,

                                                              and hopes for the future

March 2009



I'm Back, But You'd Never Know It

Sunday, 29 March 2009 8:40 P GMT-06
Well, I came home from the retreat last Sunday, but I guess you've noticed that I haven't written anything. I've been busy resting up, running errands, and enjoying family and friends. On Saturday, I had planned to have what I call a "Girls' Day In,"
Category: The Present
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Donna

I'm Not Here

Friday, 20 March 2009 11:41 A GMT-06
In less than an hour, I'll be on my way to a retreat with other Methodist women. I'll "see" you when I get back on Sunday afternoon.
Category: The Present
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Donna

A 63-Year-Old Girl

Monday, 16 March 2009 1:44 P GMT-06
Here is the front of the birthday card that my younger granddaughter gave to me for my 63rd birthday. Inside she drew six hearts with one cut out heart with the words "Happy B-day" written on it. Notice who it is from.I'm one lucky grandma!
Category: Grandkids are Grand!
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Donna

I Love Spring

Saturday, 14 March 2009 7:18 A GMT-06
With the warmer weather here in Texas, things are coming back to life! Most of the white blossoms on the wild plum trees have come and gone. They were beautiful. The redbuds are out now. Last week I saw some verbena blooming. As we drive, we see the
Category: My Thoughts
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Donna

Canary

Tuesday, 10 March 2009 3:51 P GMT-06
Canary was introduced in 1998, and it is in the yellow hue family. It is very close to the color yellow. As you can see by the graphic on the left, it is a very light yellow. Two of the personality traits for the hue are bright and sunny. That is
Category: The Colors of Crayola Crayons
Donna

"I sat myself down, pen in hand..."

Saturday, 7 March 2009 7:10 A GMT-06
Here's something that a friend gave to me. She found it in an old trunk. Dear Bill: I sat myself down, pen in hand, to type this letter (please excuse the pencil). We don't live where we lived but live where we moved. My friend, I am sorry we live so
Category: No Point Whatsoever
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Donna

Cadet Blue

Wednesday, 4 March 2009 7:15 A GMT-06
Cadet blue is in the blue hue family, but I guess that is pretty obvious. I like this color. It isn't too light or too dark. It seems to be a little lighter than blue bell, but without the green in sky blue. For some reason, it makes me think of the
Category: The Colors of Crayola Crayons
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Donna

It's Worse Than Military Grocery Stores

Sunday, 1 March 2009 9:42 P GMT-06
When my husband was in the Army, I never liked to go to the commissary (military grocery store). It was always so crowded (especially after work and on the weekends), and people were so rude.; After Bill retired and didn't work for a while, he went
Category: The Present In My Opinion
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Donna