Victoria Ponders

dads and daughters

April 30, 2023

Holding the Universe Together

Can you think of the most cherished compliment you’ve ever received? Mine was from a cousin who studied literature and was knowledgeable and wise and had a way of delivering confidence when I needed it the most. Knowing that he saw much of the madness during my growing up years and was willing to lean… Continue reading

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dads and daughters, favorite quotes, kindness, love
April 9, 2023

Gratitude & Goodness

I love this prayer, courtesy of Emerson. Holidays, especially Easter, bring memories of my dad forward in distinct detail. I cannot believe he’s been gone for nearly twenty-six years because I feel his presence every day. He taught me lessons in gratitude that are daily refrains in my life. Despite experiencing unfathomable losses and tragedies,… Continue reading

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dads and daughters, gratitude, love, prayer of thanks
March 5, 2023

Don’t Call Him a Lazy-Boy

He was only checking for “light leaks”… Continue reading

Family

aging with grace, dads and daughters, laughter, Wellness
February 17, 2023

Blogging Buds: Writing About Fathers

Keeping the loved ones close…in our memories. Continue reading

Family

dads and daughters, Family, love, memories
February 10, 2023

Vicki Needed to Vent 😊

I feel so much better now… Continue reading

Wellness

Burt Bacharach, dads and daughters, feminism, gratitude, humor, memories, music
January 27, 2023

Books That Inspire…Instill Hope

Dads…Daughters…Love Continue reading

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dads and daughters, Family, love, memories
January 4, 2023

Every Picture Tells a Story

Hey mom…life is pretty good… Continue reading

Family

caption me, dads and daughters, Family, keepsakes, love, memories, photography
December 26, 2022

Comfort…In My Hands

I know it just looks like a sweater, but it’s so much more… Continue reading

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dads and daughters, family heirlooms, handmade with love, keepsakes, love, memories
December 21, 2022

Loving Lessons from My Papa

Silly and smart…he called me “Agnes Gooch”… Continue reading

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Agnes Gooch, baseball, dads and daughters, gratitude, happy birthday, love, wisdom
November 24, 2022

Mountain Magic

Unexpected glimpses and glimmers of love… Continue reading

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dads and daughters, gratitude, happy thanksgiving, love, memories, mountain magic
November 13, 2022

He Wore Pink…

Silly Sunday smiles…from my papa to you… Continue reading

Family

80's, dads and daughters, Family, fashion, gratitude, humor, love, pink
November 7, 2022

Good Morning, World!

Greeting the day, my papa’s way – with a reminder: Stay close to the people who feel like sunshine! Continue reading

Family

dads and daughters, good morning, gratitude, love, Mondays, resilience
October 26, 2022

No Words Needed

His expression spoke volumes… Continue reading

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body language, dads and daughters, gratitude, humor, love, non-verbals, parenting, teenagers
October 14, 2022

Very Verbal Vicki

He just wanted to listen to the game… Continue reading

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baseball, Big Red Machine, chatterbox, dads and daughters, Family, humor, listening
September 15, 2022

Verbal Guard Rail: Thanks, Dad!

Wisdom in wee morsels from my papa… Continue reading

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dads and daughters, Family, memories, quotes, self-care, Wellness, wisdom
September 1, 2022

Hot Pipes & Guacamole

Popping in from the hereafter…my dad provided a dose of humor in a spicy guacamole moment. Continue reading

Family

dads and daughters, dogs, Family, guacamole, humor, spicy food
August 31, 2022

Dads and Daughters

Have toolbox, will travel. What’s the project, dad? Continue reading

Family

dads and daughters, DIY, Family, girl power, love, toolbox
August 20, 2022

White Shirt, Helping Heart

Sweet memories of my dad…his love of white shirts and helping others. Continue reading

Family

dads and daughters, family memories, fashion, gratitude, helping others, love

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