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Women in My Life

February 14, 2016 by Scooter in the Sticks 17 Comments

hands forming a heart on a treeValentine’s Day 2016

Youngest daughter Aleta formed a heart with her hands, and appropriate picture to lead a brief nod to the women I love on Valentine’s Day.

Kim Dionis on Ogunquit BeachKim

Photographing on Ogunquit Beach in Maine.  We’ve spent a lot of time there detaching from the noise of the world.  She’s shown me how to slow down, watch and listen.  Had she not been a patient teacher there would be no Scooter in the Sticks. I probably wouldn’t have a Vespa scooter.  I know I wouldn’t be as good a photographer.

I still hope to someday see her riding her own scooter.

Aleta De veauAleta

The only other person in the immediate family with a motorcycle license.  When the warm weather returns perhaps we can go for a ride.  Until then our adventures will be at the grocery store or cafe.

Hannah and Emma at Pump Station in BoalsburgHannah and Emma

Daughter and granddaughter.  I’ve given up on getting Hannah on two motorized wheels.  But I’ll start planting the idea early with Emma.  That and don’t trust boys.

Lily the Hammer, Belgian SheepdogLily the Hammer

The only female canine in the house, our one year old Belgian Sheepdog of the Groenendael persuasion.  She comes by the name Hammer honestly.  She pounds her Uncle Junior relentlessly even though he’s almost 30 pounds heavier.  She’s a little battering ram.

And I love her. (And you too Junior) And Kim, Aleta, Hannah and Emma.

And not just on Valentine’s Day.

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Comments

  1. t says

    February 14, 2016 at 5:05 am

    You’re a fortunate man. My best to you and your family

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      February 16, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks t. I am grateful.

      Reply
  2. Melu says

    February 14, 2016 at 5:24 am

    A perfect tribute. Nothing more to say. Other than: Happy Valentine’s Day to those women and to you. As always, thanks for the blog and the thoughts and the pictures to accompany both.

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      February 16, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks for the kind words about the blog. I appreciate them.

      Reply
  3. Roberto says

    February 14, 2016 at 8:22 am

    Steve, I too find that I get cold sooner than usual and also sometimes find it takes longer to warn=m up after being in the cold for an extended period. Blood thinners jay be the culprit but here in central Florida, it really hasn’t slowed me down too much – yet!

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      February 16, 2016 at 10:53 pm

      Even in central Florida it can get cold. And when you have to pull over to get warm you have to watch a gator doesn’t get you!

      Reply
  4. Brent says

    February 14, 2016 at 8:55 am

    Steve thanks for the Valentine’s Day post. For those of us who are without partners it’s nice to hear the words of those who love the others in their life. The pictures are quit wonderful.

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      February 16, 2016 at 10:54 pm

      I have to write things down sometimes to fully understand what I have.

      Reply
  5. Joe says

    February 14, 2016 at 10:34 am

    Although, “That was really sweet,” isn’t something I often say to other guys, that was really sweet, Steve. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and to your beautiful and loving ladies!

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      February 16, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      Seeing your picture on your blog you don’t look the type to utter that phrase. Guess you can’t judge a book by its cover.

      Reply
  6. BWB (amateriat) says

    February 14, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    The best kind of Valentine, I’d say.

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      February 16, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      Yes sir!

      Reply
  7. Bryce says

    February 14, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    To quote the late Telly Savalas;
    “who loves you baby?”
    Obviously the two and four -egged females in your life!

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      February 16, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      I used to love watching Telly Savalas on Kojak. Hard to believe he’s been gone over twenty years.

      Reply
  8. Bryce says

    February 14, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    To quote the late Telly Savalas;
    “who loves you baby?”
    Obviously the two and four – legged females in your life!

    Reply
  9. David Masse says

    February 14, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    Great post Steve.

    Reply
    • Steve Williams says

      February 16, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks David.

      Reply

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