Category Archives: Holidays

A Memorial Day Post: NYC Fleet Week Canceled, but USS Franklin Not Forgotten

Posted on May 27, 2013 by

Hi F&F, Today is Memorial Day. The day set aside to remember our nation’s war dead. The holiday affords us the beloved 3 day weekend and it is the unofficial start of summertime fun.  We make big plans for mini-vacations … Continue reading →

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Tiptoe Through the Tulips and the Memories

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Hi F&F, Last week I shared pictures of cherry blossoms from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This Mother’s Day I’m giving you tulips. This is my first Mother’s Day without Mom, Inc. I can’t give her flowers today, but that’s ok.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 17, 2012 by
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Happy Mother’s Day to Everyone (I Still Mean That)

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Hi F&F, Last year I wished everyone Happy Mother’s Day. That post was a way to acknowledge my own Mom and to acknowledge the folks who have mothered me.  I’ve been mothered by other family members and by friends. I’ve been mothered … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

Hi F&F, It’s Earth Day.  Around the world there are all kinds of events and exhibits encouraging us to clean up, green up and use less; in order to Bless planet Earth. If you are not yet on the (hybrid powered) bandwagon; … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 8, 2012 by
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Happy April Fools’ Day Part Deaux

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Hi F&F, Happy April Fools’ Day!! This time last year I was setting out on my cross-country journey – New York to San Francisco, via rail. It was that journey that prompted me to start blogging. I’m celebrating the day … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day – A Gift of Blarney for Bloggers

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

If you can’t make it to Ireland to kiss the Blarney Stone, please feel free to kiss your computer screen below ! Peace, ATreeGrowsinBklyn St Patrick’s Day explained…and there’s no Guinness involved. (islandfairy.wordpress.com) The celebrations project – St Patrick’s Day (islandfairy.wordpress.com) Happy … Continue reading →

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A Haiku for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2012 by
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New Year’s Resolution Fail

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Hi F&F, It is January 3, 2012 and I am happy to say that I am exactly the same person I was at 11:59 pm on December 31, 2011. I’m still the same flawed yet functional (and occasionally dysfunctional) person … Continue reading →

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