blog – Joy Winkie Viola

I’m a Maker of Lists

So much is going on right now I had to start making “to do” lists, but this morning I accomplished a miracle

In the story, Fiddler on the Roof, there is a song, “Tradition!” which, in thought, is applicable to all religions and

There is a new member in the Viola Household. She’s a young Russian Blue mix kitty and Apollo and Anna are both

(A story for Golden Retriever lovers) If you are a “Golden person” you know the name of Rachel Page Elliott. She was

I once had a garden club sweatshirt with those sentiments and it certainly is true. I’ve been enjoying my specialty day lilies

I’ve come to the conclusion that planning my book launching party is somewhat akin to planning a wedding – the search for

This is harder than trying to find a site for a wedding reception! I finished writing my book just before Christmas. I

It’s been over a year since my husband passed on, but I’m still waiting to get the final estate probate papers. The

I tugged and pulled and the vine’s roots tore across the path. That one done, I went on to the next. This

Lunch with friends – a simple act, normally, but today’s lunch was a joyous occasion. I drove south, they drove north from