Papa’s World – sitting – writing – blogging

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 / Tom / 2 Comments

Each morning I arise – believe it or not – I have NO IDEA what I will blog!

Inspiration just comes –

it might be something I experienced –

Something I saw

or maybe read while going through my emails and face book.

Good advice – being married for almost 37 years –

( yes – I know the date – time and place )

We are each others best friend –

but I always follow one rule –

” IT IS NOT FOR ME TO QUESTION WHY ? BUT FOR ME TO DO OR DIE ! “

WHEN YOU FIND THE ONE – KEEP ON TRYING – YOU FOUND A KEEPER

Staying young and involved –

this only happens once – live it !

In my younger years –

before I met Sherry –

I was a little wild –

I rode for 6 years – had long hair –

( QUITE CURLY ) like CARROT TOP !

Couldn’t help it – just natural curly –

but I had a accident – and decided it was time to get off and move on.

I have found that my everyday life is most enjoyable

and rewarding when I mix in our young grand kids .

Watching them grow –

and each different –

Taylor loves horses and someday I see her competing!

We walk together – we talk –

as we walk – going along the path –

I am now in the – what shall I say –

Autumn of life –

but I LIVE each day

So – every day I wake up –

not knowing what it shall bring

Not knowing what my blog will be –

But I do know this –

no matter what STORM CLOUDS

are about in this country –

I shall live my life to the plus each and every day –

With my best friend – living life to the plus –

never knowing what I shall write –

Makes me do –

What comes natural – one day at a time!

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Papa’s World – Looking back – some memories.

March 14, 2025November 15, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Living in NVA for 20 years – we became Washington Commanders fans!

We lived five miles from their headquarters and practice fields!

Many times in the season –

I would take a half-day vacation and go to those fields!

I could see players and coaches up close.

These are memories I shall always cherish from the past!

Six years ago – the day Maddy signed her letter of intent – to play soccer at –

The University of Lynchburg!

In her career, she made the all-conference third teams –

All-conference second teams.

And in her final senior year captain.

They won their way into the NCAA nationwide tournament two out of the four years.

Memories that will last the rest of my life!

The day we took Bode and Taylor by Metro into D.C. –

And visited the museum and THE PEOPLE’S HOUSE!

A replicate of the nation’s WHITE HOUSE!

Here is Taylor sitting at the President’s desk –

And Bode and MORMOR at the chairs for visitors!

I am sure that as well as I –

they will have this as a lifetime memory!

The little girl who since she was three years old-

loves Horses!

Today – she spends all her spare time at the barn!

Taylor rubbed the horse down before going out to the corral.

She would do this every day if allowed.

Taylor – creating lifetime memories!

Before we moved South – we golfed locally –

It was not unusual to have deer on the course with us!

A lifetime memory!

Today we are living in our sixth home together –

The last three we have had built!

We are in the warmth of the South making dreams come possible.

A lifetime of memories with our last home –

Here we shall be –

making more memories!

Volunteering for Sea Turtle Protection on OIB.

A memory we shall have as we grow older!

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PAPA’S WORLD – LOOKING BACK – SOME MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – My lifetime of memories!

March 11, 2025November 12, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

We were on a dream vacation to OAHU!

We went with friends Buck and Cindy.

We rented an AIRBNB on the North Shore!

Always wanted to see the island –

and here we were!

This picture was taken by Cindy-

at lunch one day –

I guess you can see just how happy we were to be there!

A LIFETIME MEMORY! ( someday we would like to go back)!

The day our oldest grandson was married – RYAN!

He lives in Tenn. –

and although we see him seldom –

He has said he will come –

and visit us at OIB!

He always stays in touch –

and is very busy with his own life.

A LIFETIME MEMORY!

For almost 19 years-

we have had a network marketing business.

We have traveled the country.

We both believe in equality –

Loving – caring-

and helping those less fortunate.

A LIFETIME MEMORY!

Friends for years and years-

we get together every four months or so.

All are now retired.

Friends forever!

A LIFETIME MEMORY!

We were married June 25th- 1982 –

Back then I played softball –

but to participate together –

We both started playing Volleyball – CO-ED!

This was a tough league of 16 teams.

Not your backyard volleyball –

but protect yourself from getting smashed in the face.

We finally won after five years of playing-

but never quite getting there!

Top left side – Papa and Sherry.

A MEMORY OF A LIFETIME!

We called ourselves THE BEACH CLUB – our dream finally came true in 2021!

Taylor – but before this was-

She – Taylor loves horses –

and today would spend every free moment with them creating a –

MEMORY OF A LIFETIME!

Creating long-lasting memories in time –

Lake Chautauqua, N.Y.S.

With friends and here with Buck and Cindy.

A MEMORY OF A LIFETIME!

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Papa’s World – Taylors world of horses!

March 1, 2025November 3, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Taylor is at the barn getting a bit ready for her horse.

Ask her if she loves being in the barn and she says YES!

She rides once a week but any spare time she has –

She is at the barn – cleaning stalls – brushing down the horses!

Here she got the horse out of the stall, attached the bit, and brushed it down!

She loves this –

It doesn’t bother her with the smell or cleaning the stalls!

After placing the saddle on –

she walks the horse around the fenced-in yard.

She talks to the horse who has not been ridden in a couple weeks.

Soon – they trusted each other!

Now they walk as one – around and around the corral!

This went on for a good fifteen minutes!

Now it is the time she has been waiting for

The riding lesson –

walking and then trotting around and around and jumping!

Our granddaughter is a full-fledged horsewoman!

Taylor – her thoughts turn to the barn and the horses whenever she has free time!

Her first ride was when she was about four years old!

Someday she yearns to own her own horse!

Just another memory of PAPA’S WORLD –

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Papa’s World – if you could do one thing – what would Cher do ?

July 20, 2024February 6, 2024 / Tom / Leave a comment

Most of you know or heard the song –

” IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME ” CHER

Well – the other day – as I was searching my phone –

I came across some pictures –

and as the saying goes –

A picture is worth a thousand words !

Cassidy and Taylor
our twin grand daughters

When their parents sold their house – and they were in between housing

They came to stay with us –

This is what they were like – five and one half years ago !

Oh – if only I could – I would return to those days !

I remember oh so well –

The downstairs bathroom door was shut –

I could hear them –

giggling –

I opened the door –

and there they were –

They had their dolls and doll clothes and were playing house.

They looked up at me and did exactyly what they are doing in this picture

” IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME ” CHER

Taylor – Sarah – Cassidy
Note the shoes on Cassidy

And then whenever the others visited –

It was always these three –

Sarah is the older cousin –

and to this day they still have this bond.

Taylor has always been the bigger of the two –

“I AM SMALLER – BUT ONE DAY I WILL GROW UP “

says Cassidy –

Today – Taylor rides horses – Cassidy does Gymnastics

Sarah does classical dance –

A few years ago –

All three were MERMAIDS !

“IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME ” CHER.

Today – they live only a mile away –

Such a short distance –

But time is passing –

Such a fast pace –

Taylor – she just has that all knowing look

Taylor is growing up so fast –

soon to be nine years old

who writes about horses and how to care for them

who – can saddle a horse –

clean the hoof

And ride with no hands

Cassidy – always practicing her cartwheels –

her round offs and back stand overs

The one who can make anything

as she watches the instructions from you tube

Who always pushes –

everything to the edge.

And now in that span – there is Bode –

who looks and acts exactly like Cassidy .

He soon will be five

Trucks – bikes – lego’s

All boy

Taylor – MorMor – Cassidy
Sherry is MorMor to all three

” IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME ” CHER .

Time is going on – memories are the past –

But these pictures are my gateway backwards

Bode- Cassidy – Taylor – Sarah – Ella – Maddy
Grandchildren

” IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME ” CHER.

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Papa’s World – LITTLE TAYLOR loves horses – now BIG TAYLOR riding horses!

May 25, 2023May 1, 2023 / Tom / Leave a comment

Our grandaughter Taylor with her mother – soon to be a teenager – she has grown up riding horses!

A beautiful young lady to be – she would clean stalls and groom horses every day if she could!

It all began with her – she could barely walk – yet she knew what she wanted and today she rides so gracefully – here her mother helps to steady her on her first ride!

Now she is a regular at the riding stable and volunteers to groom and take care of the horse’s stalls!

Tall in the saddle – little Taylor does not need any help – becoming an accomplished rider.

Her dream is to someday own her own horse – she is so graceful and an easy learner.

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Taylor and her MORMOR ( Swede for grandmother) walking hand in hand – PRICELESS!

Papa’s World – Two years in a row – ” THE MIGHTY MACAW”

January 17, 2020January 2, 2020 / Tom / Leave a comment

She had no idea – we were told as were her parents –

Taylor – eight years old –

was to be recognized in a assembly Tuesday !

Madison Trust Elementary School –

their school ensigma is THE MACAW !

And – each year

each grade will name students

and present them with a award –

The award is for achievement – helpfulness – kindness – respectful – patience

Sort of a GOOD CITIZEN AWARD !

Foe the second year in a row –

Taylor was called upfront –

and presented the award !

Taylor – on stage in front of the assembly – being presented the MIGHTY MACAW AWARD

She had no idea – and her third grade class has nearly 230 classmates !

Although they are twins –

they are like day and night !

Cassidy is the busy one –

always moving – doing – cartwheels – rollerblading

Taylor – she likes her alone time –

studying – reading – horses – animals.

She was so giddy – smiling – and surprised –

TWO YEARS IN A ROW !

Her smile – her warmth – her always helping others.

I will always remember her

as the one who comes for a hug –

But also as the one who disappears –

to find her off somewhere alone –

Reading a book or writing a journal on horses !

She is our little equestrian –

learning not only how to ride –

but care for them !

She writes books and journals –

researching – books from the library.

Her school essays are on horses.

Someday – I see her in competitions !

Yesterday she was recognized – walking upfront –

smiling – giddy –

” THE MIGHTY MACAW”

good citizenship award –

TWO YEARS IN A ROW !

TAYLOR KROHN

PAPA’S WORLD

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