It’s confession time this morning, as I finish my first cup of coffee. They used to be on shelves in groceries stores: True Story, True Romance, etc., etc. But, no more. Confessions magazines have gone the way of dinosaurs and World Book. My mother would never let me read one of those magazines, although they […]
Nov 17, 2024
The Way We Were
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I am lucky to have a copy of The Etude, Presser’s Musical Magazine. It’s a fascinating look at a past era of America. Woodrow Wilson was President that year; that is, until March 4 when Warren G. Harding took over. Advertisements reveal a lot about a culture. Here are a few I found in the […]
Nov 13, 2024
Neighborhood Owl
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One of the things that’s so neat about this Arkansas town is that fields, pastures, and woods are just a block or two away, and oh, my goodness! I hope it stays that way. It seems that every time I look, another pasture has been gobbled up by “progress”. In just the time I’ve lived […]
Nov 9, 2024
Soggy Saturday Morning
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Who’s awake this morning? The only movement on my quiet street is a ruffle of leaves in my neighbor’s yard as a squirrel whisks into sight. A friend joins him and they disappear somewhere, intent upon squirrel business. We had more rain last night and the thirsty earth soaks it up. Soggy leaves lie scattered […]
Nov 6, 2024
In a Roundabout Way
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Darcy poured another cup of her mother’s strong, hot coffee and sat down across from her, at the kitchen table. “So, Mom, you know everybody in Levi, Oklahoma. Why are you wondering whether to send flowers to January Gritts’ funeral? Are we related to him?” Flora Tucker sipped her coffee and narrowed her eyes. “We […]
Nov 4, 2024
What Nemo Has Taught Me
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In these fourteen years, I like to think I’ve taught Nemo a lot but I know for sure, that he has taught me more! Food is good. Enjoy it! But try to remember, it’s best to chew before swallowing. Relaxation is also good for mind and spirit and legs; be prepared to relax […]
