Victoria Ponders

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May 14, 2025

Maxine’s Desk

My mother-in-law, Maxine, was the most gracious woman I’ve ever met. No contest. I suspect Mother’s Day planted her in my heart and she’s been hanging out with me this past week, bringing sweet memories forward everywhere I look. I’ve written about her up-bringing – the beautiful home she was raised in and the notoriety… Continue reading

Family

Family, gratitude, keepsakes, love, memories, treasures
January 2, 2025

Lisa’s Patch Jacket

This is my first post back in the WordPress saddle for 2025 and I want to share how grateful I am for the opportunity to step away, work on some other projects and spend loads of time with family and friends. I know I missed many of your posts and for that, I’m sorry. I… Continue reading

Family, Surviving Sue

Family, friendship, gratitude, keepsakes, love, memories, travel
April 18, 2023

My View

I love writing about aesthetic inspiration but the motivation to do so typically draws from my creative side, not necessity. I love the leisurely aspects of mulling over home décor and design and the ability to play with color and texture, all while mixing in elements of family history. Lately…as a result of on-going remodeling… Continue reading

Design

family memories, gratitude, interior design, keepsakes, love, treasures
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

Family

dads and daughters, family heirlooms, handmade with love, keepsakes, love, memories

“Surviving Sue”, a special story about resiliency and love: Eckhartz Press (paperback) and eBook on Amazon.

Peek Inside “Surviving Sue“

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Workshops

Chicago Writers Association Speakers Bureau – Writing for Wellness; Navigating Elder Care with Grace & Humor

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