It’s a pretty Christmas centerpiece: large bowl, candle inside, greenery around. I like it a lot. But, three years ago, when I put away Christmas decorations after the big day, I did an especially good job putting this centerpiece in a safe place where the bowl wouldn’t get broken. The question is: where? I haven’t […]
Nov 18, 2021
The Earth Shook
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Our planet did some shaking last night that was pretty near to home. This one was in Missouri, felt over in Arkansas. Thousands report feeling 4.0 earthquake near Williamsville, Mo. Another was in Wagoner, Oklahoma, Quake info: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake Since they were 4.0 and happened on the same night, is there a […]
Oct 30, 2021
One Black Beetle
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So far this morning, I’ve rescued one black beetle who was struggling to get from tile floor to carpet, and put him outside where he belongs, dispatched an unwary ant atop my stove, obliterated a drowsy mosquito who lit on the cabinet for the last time, fed a plump, fuzzy, dog, all this before I […]
Oct 29, 2021
A SHIVERY READ
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The sound of sobbing came over the line and a hurried mumble that was impossible to understand. “Lizanne, I can’t hear what you’re saying. What’s wrong?” I asked. She spoke in a hoarse whisper, “Ned, you’ve got to come to the old church right now! It’s Daisy. She’s got me tied up. She’s going to […]
