May 19, 2011

Sweet Melodies...



Humming an old song, Bob had a memory flash—of a stormy Saturday night when he was ten, creeping downstairs to the kitchen after lights out for a glass of milk and finding his parents dancing. Mom smiling, head snuggled on Dad’s shoulder, Dad crooning in her ear. Bob, smiling too, crept back to bed.




44 comments:

Brian Miller said...

good thing he did not show up 10 minutes later or he would be scarred for life....ok, kidding aside a very tender 55...smiles.

moondustwriter said...

sweeeet
and stripey looks very spring like

thanks Talon for the 55

G-Man said...

Jud Strunk...OMG!
Talon, talk about Flash Back!
This 55 was Perfect!
You wield a mean pen my dear...
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End...G

Linda said...

Wow that goes way back. A very sweet 55.

Cloudia said...

awesome header!



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beccagivens said...

What a SWEET flashback ... I remembered the song, just didn't remember the time era! OMG!! Thank you for sharing!!

hedgewitch said...

Perfect capture of one of the moments that make life worth living--and gorgeous pics, as always. Daisies are the one flower I've never been able to grow--and I love them. But I can enjoy them here in your 55.

anthonynorth said...

A lovely scene.

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Talon .. wonderful pictures - love them .. and the story and Brian's comment - says it all .. cheers Hilary

ladynimue said...

this was so so sweet !!! :)

Snaggle Tooth said...

Wow, I stared at "Stripey, King of the Sky" for a long time- awesome!

Sweet Melodies is such a wonderful feeling instiller. Thanks

TechnoBabe said...

Kids learn many things by quietly heading to the kitchen during the night. Very sweet picture you paint with your words.

MorningAJ said...

I'm lucky - my parents didn't keep their dancing a secret. That kind of love was there for all to see. Lovely 55.

I'm up here.

Lorraine said...

this is so beautiful and the kitten ah my gosh....purety

Claudia said...

very tender 55 and beautiful capture of a moment...my parents were mostly shouting at each other when i woke up...agh..

Teresa said...

How sweet!

Mama Zen said...

This is so incredibly romantic!

Louvregirl said...

Lovely Talon. Beautiful photo of the flowers and "Hi!!" Stripey!

Pearl said...

Jud Strunk. Hadn't thought of him in years.

What a sweet song that was...

Pearl

Sara said...

Wow...that video made me CRY, but it was so lovable.

This 55 reminds me of old hand written letters put away in a box scented with rose potpourri.

You captured the feeling of family love in less than a minute of words. Well done, Talon.

p.s. I also love the picture of Stripey:~)

Alice Audrey said...

So sweet. And true. At least, I've seen my kids sneak off to bed with a smile a time or two.

trisha said...

delicious memory :)

ayala said...

So sweet! We have danced in the kitchen and it is so romantic!

Leenie said...

Ditto to all above. Great 55. Love the Stripey shot.

sandy said...

Oh, I remember him well, of course he was from Maine.
That doesn't seem so long ago.

Margie said...

So sweet and tender!
Loved it!

joanny said...

Ah I loved this on several levels, for one it brought back memories of my parents dancing around the house.

sweet ff 55

joanny

Patricia said...

NICE and thank you

Christine said...

every child should have these kinds of flashback memories, very nice.

kkrige said...

Such a sweet 55 Talon. Happy Victoria Day!

Cad said...

Loved the 55 and the song...

Frieda said...

What a lovely 55.
I'm still smiling...

Granny Annie said...

Ron and I had only been together a few days when he turned on the radio in his workshop and took my hand and danced me around the sawdust floor. It was a magic moment and lovely memory. This song brought it all back.

Jingle said...

impressive 55,
you scare me but the ending makes me smile.

Happy Saturday.
keep inspiring.

Joan said...

Oh that is sooo nice! and lots to catch up with..

Magyar said...

K...
__I hope we all can remember a parental scene such as this!

_m

ladynimue said...

soooper sweet :)

Darla said...

A smile and tears ... for the memories that are triggered ... recalling special moments between my own parents ... thank you.

desk49 said...

Nice header photo.

A monkey or man
who will win
they fight
for the right
according to Darwin
one or the other
which one came first
which one of them

Sweet Meiodies:
and at 10 he know
sometimes love ment two

Sam!! said...

lovely!!

take care

LL Cool Joe said...

I cracked up at Brian's comment, I was thinking the same. :D

Louvregirl said...

Love love that new header Talon! Nice texture on the bird house.
lg

Sara said...

I like the header picture and the script you're using for "barely scratching the surface.

That blackbird/crow??? looks so cool on that house. The house reminds me of our bluebird house. Our little family is on their second brood!

Hope all is well with you and that the sun is shining where you are:~)

Lynn said...

That's neat. And love that header shot.