Princess Posie’s Tea Party

Colleen Keller Breuning’s poem reflects on her granddaughter Posie’s enchanting princess tea party several years back, featuring tiaras, elegant china, lemon tea, treats, helium balloons, and delighted young guests. She praises her daughter Katie’s exceptional party planning while expressing regret at missing the January celebration because of work and travel constraints. She looks forward to future family birthdays, including Holland’s first birthday.

Land of the Free

The piece reflects on nostalgic July 4th celebrations experienced by the author during childhood in Maryland, emphasizing the joy of fireworks and family gatherings. Currently, the author enjoys watching fireworks from their backyard and shares plans to visit family in Pennsylvania, highlighting love and connection during the holiday.