Word for 5/31 – Intense

My sentiments towards this doll & her quilt are rather intense.  I was not a little girl who cared that much for dolls.  And I have not taken to collecting dolls as an adult.  But this doll, who is meant to be Jo from Little Women, came from a small shop that stocked hand crafted children’s toys.

I was allowed to select one item as a 5-year-old when I was on my way, without any toys,  to live with an aunt & uncle.  The little quilt was made by my grandmother.  That is a fact I did not remember  but my brother informed me (when I was in my late thirties)  that our grandmother had made one for each of her grandchildren.  Mine is the only one that survives.  I guess that emphasizes that here are some lasting benefits to a strict upbringing where you had to take good care of your best toys.

Word for 5/30 – Alpha

Alpha — that brings to mind Alpha & Omega (religion),  or alpha male (which the Online Etymology Dictionary says was coined by scientists studying animals c.1960 but not applied to humans society until c.1992) – I’m not a fan of alpha behavior or types.  Then there is the frat/sorority “Greek” culture at colleges – I’m even less of a fan of that.  So what photo image am I going to dig up or create for today’s word?  I think I had best go for the “first in a sequence” sense of alpha.

My veggie garden is certainly still in its alpha stage

I have transplanted two varieties tomato plants but have yet to mulch or cage them.  And I have plenty more space that needs prepping.

Word for 5/29 – Extract

A staple in my cupboard.

Sometimes I buy a fancier brand but this store brand vanilla extract works just as well in most things.

Word for 5/28 – Never

The flags placed in cemeteries next to the graves of veterans   remind us never to forget that Memorial Day is not just parades and barbecues.

Word for 5/27 – Nothing

Nothing but beautiful vistas.Okay, that is not the whole truth, but there are many beautiful views if you look for them.

Word for 5/26 – Drink

I am a devoted water drinker, but when I have a cold I drink a few “Kat Cocktails”.

A Kat Cocktail = 4 oz OJ, a splash of blueberry or cranberry juice, plus club soda, & cold water.

Word for 5/25 – Ignoring

There is no ignoring the classical statues and architectural establishments at Symphony Hall in Boston.