thoughts of michael's

shared by VJ Rabuy, her sister

When I was younger, Cindy and I did not have much money. Come to think of it, we probably usually had no money. Where would 9 and 11 year-olds get money in the early 90's? It is probably good because we would have undoubtedly spent it on candy.

On those rare occasions when we did have money, we would buy FIMO moulding compound and embroidery floss. Both my older sister Arlene and I have blogged about Cindy's crafty savant side. And today, I am once again reminded of those fond trips we would take to Michael's, ziploc bags of change in hand, and of what little colors we could afford of both - or either - that we would bring to the register.

Today I went to Michael's with my mom and Arlene. I thought about what I could pick up for my next new project. I hope to come up with something amAZIng. Something that would make Cindy proud.

thoughts of donuts and roses

shared by Marlo R. Beall, her sister

Our mom has always been a huge fan of the Rose Parade. When we were kids, we all traveled to Southern California to watch it in person. I know we watched it at least once, possibly more. So when I watched the Rose Parade yesterday with my daughters, it made me think of my family, and of Cindy.

I particularly remember a picture of her watching the parade. She was somewhere between four and seven years old, and her hair was permed (maybe she was younger). She was eating a chocolate donut, and I think she had gotten some chocolate on her face. That simple, somewhat random memory of her made me appreciate the parade even more.