You October people chose a wonderful month to be born. It’s a golden month, with the fragrance of apples and chrysanthemums, the time of harvest and tucking in of plants and insects readying for a winter’s sleep. Your birthstone is the fabled opal. Read about it. It has a fascinating history. And, of course, your […]
Sep 30, 2024
September’s Song
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It’s hard to believe that this is the last day of September! Do you suppose time is really passing faster? Has the earth speeded up in its spinning? Sometimes, it seems that way. The birds are becoming more active. Bluejays screech in the back yard and this morning, a small wren came to pay her […]
Sep 26, 2024
The Problem with a Giant
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A giant lived in the woods outside the lovely little town of Twiddleburg. He was a friendly, gentle giant, very helpful and quiet, usually. Of course, when he walked, the earth shook slightly and dishes jiggled in the cabinet and horses and cows in the barnyard bounced around a bit. This did no harm, but […]
Sep 25, 2024
An Odoriferous Guest
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I never did see her but I know she was there in my back yard yesterday–somewhere. I noticed her presence first by the air conditioner, then later my nose led me to the storage building. I was happy, though, that she was the shy type and didn’t make an appearance, although, doubtless, black, beady eyes […]
