Comments on: Blueberries for Life

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:01:27 +0000

Sharon, I love all of your wonderful memories. I always feel just like I’m there – I have no trouble at all picturing the lush fields of blueberries, Loretta’s husband’s lovable sisters, or the way the kitchen must have looked filled with pies and spots of flour. So many of your memories seem like the makings of your own children’s books!

By: Barry

Barry — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:36:07 +0000

Great memories Honey. You certainly have been the impetus for our family. Thanks to you, we have all learned to cherish the simple things in life. And realize how important traditions are to a family.

By: Rhonda (Mimi)

Rhonda (Mimi) — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:53:59 +0000

Oh Sharon, I LOVE your stories about your childhood memories. I could hear the slamming of the screen door while reading. Blueberries hold a special meaning as well for me. Before my mother-in-law passed away we use to go picking on a farm in Indiana. I still have that special large pot with the wooden handle that we took to pick. When I get it out to make stews or soups, I can sometimes still see the blueberry stains. You are creating such wonderful memories for your own grand-children. They are so so blessed to have you Sharon. You are one in a million! Oh, and I could even smell those blueberry pancakes!

By: Nancy B.

Nancy B. — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:51:34 +0000

You reminded me that it really is the simple things in life that create the most wonderful and lasting memories. Thanks for sharing this beautiful post, Sharon. I can only hope to create such lovely memories for my own children.

By: Connie

Connie — Mon, 18 May 2009 10:46:01 +0000

Sharon, you carry your readers with you on your wonderful adventures into memoryland. These should be gathered in a book. They are as worthy and memorable as “Blueberries for Sal.”

By: Bacardi Mama

Bacardi Mama — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:50:41 +0000

Great book, great post, great memories.

By: To Think Is To Create

To Think Is To Create — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:37:45 +0000

Love this. Love love love.

By: Nadine

Nadine — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:01:04 +0000

You have such beautiful memories of life. Such richness to pass on to your grandchildren – what blessed children they are.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:16:56 +0000

Great post. Blueberries for Sal was one of my all-time favorite books as a kid. I have already bought it for my girls even though they’re not quite old enough for it yet. Am dying to start reading it to them, though! If you haven’t done “Bread and Jam for Frances” it’s another personal fave!

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 18 May 2009 00:29:27 +0000

Ahh, the memories! You really have such a beautiful way with words, Sharon. I read this and was imagining myself there right along with you. I’ve always wanted to visit Maine and you gave me a chance