The May Bee

Maybe I’ll find millions of dollars. Maybe the light will dawn in people’s lives and we’ll all get along with each other. Maybe the news coming from the television will be only good. And then, again…maybe not. This is the month of May and if you see a strange-looking but busy little insect this month, […]

A Squirrely Problem

A Squirrely Problem

This is a soggy morning after a rip-roarin’ wet night (or was it in the wee, small hours of the morning?) The eaves are dripping, the wet pavement glistens, and in the back yard, a cardinal enjoys a quiet breakfast, unhampered by squirrels. Yesterday, I hung my new squirrel-proof bird feeder and it works! The […]

A Shorthand Situation

Coffee has gotten me through some difficult situations. So has Gregg shorthand. Those shorthand instructors in high school and college would be proud of me. After yea, these many years, I still remember. And, boy! Does it come in handy.  When I’m in a situation where I’m uncomfortable or bored or a bit ticked off, […]

Going Against the Flow

Admittedly, I’m in the minority in my belief about this particular thing, but that’s all right. I don’t mind. Anyhow, this thought has been running through my mind lately: what is your opinion of yourself? And, does your outer appearance show your self-image or does your self-opinion show in your outer appearance? I often see […]

Tea and Cake

A frog and a toad have inspired generations of children and adults.  Although they existed only on the pages of books by Arnold Lobel, these small amphibians taught real life lessons. Frog and Toad were friends and never a day went by that one didn’t go visit the other and, over a piece of cake […]

It’s No Joke

It’s no joke–we are actually into another brand-new month. I’m not sure where March went–perhaps it was blown away on one of those blustery winds. April is a wonderful month. April people, you have a great gemstone–the diamond. Next to a cozy mystery, a diamond may be a girl’s best friend! April’s special flowers are […]