My Funny Valentine

I have no Valentine photos to share so I'll use this one that I have posted before - a very old heart shaped, hand forged stirrup along with a bunch of lollipops for the grandchildren.

Going to Penny Lane's first birthday party today.  It seems like only yesterday and I'll get a current picture so you can see how she's grown.  Dark hair and blue eyes and smiles all the time. The sweetest baby.  She just started walking too.  Can't wait to see it.  It should be funny to see her eat her first taste of sugar.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Heart of Hearts

A reprint from 2 years ago.  I get Whoops! error messages all over my blog so I am trying this.

My little five year old sweetheart, Isobel, is staying with me until the Christmas holiday is over and school begins again, hence the cherry heart-shaped lollipops; easy to buy and greatly appreciated.   I had to show you how a Dad or Grandad showed his love for a child a long long time ago.  Hand hammered and forged  from iron over a crucible and anvil, this little stirrup with a cutout heart is just the sweetest.  Imagine a little girl galloping her pony across the fields of prairie grass, not a care in the world...

Bonnie Raitt - You Got to Know How

Sippy Wallace was born in 1898 and was one of the original performers of the blues.  I got to thinking they don't make them like that anymore, but they are still amongst us.  Bonnie Raitt.  They just don't get any better.  This song is Sippy's and Bonnie does it great.  To see Sippy perform live, and with Bonnie, go to Youtube.  It is the perfect song for your Valentine.