It seems I am always going back through some of my previous writings of years gone by (now, how is that for sounding ancient) and finding poems, stories, or something that never quite made it to the publisher. This morning, I found some of my written thoughts on the process of growing older. I must […]
Oct 12, 2013
Little Things
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Little Things Mean a Lot is the name of a wonderful 1950s song by Edith Lindeman and Carl Stutz. Even though it is a love song, the phrase, “little things mean a lot” can be applied to many situations. To moths, for example, and roses. Yesterday I went out on my back deck and almost sat […]
Oct 11, 2013
Once Upon a Rooftop–Conclusion
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Once Upon a Rooftop (Part 4) I position the vacuum inside my fireplace in the living room. Going outdoors, I lug the ladder and brush to the eaves. The wind whips my hair into my eyes. Sam is right. The clouds are decidedly stormy. I don’t care. Maybe a little rain will help cool me […]
Oct 10, 2013
Once Upon a Rooftop — III
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Once Upon a Rooftop Part 3 I lead the way up wide yellow pine stairs to the southern-most room, this is what I like to call my guest room. I am being optimistic because, so far, I have no guests and the room is unfurnished but in the early morning and throughout the day, it […]
Oct 9, 2013
Once Upon a Rooftop, Part II
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Once Upon a Rooftop Part Two The Lamplighter has a reputation for excellent food as well as a romantic ambience. An attractive brass and iron lantern with a candle inside is attached to the wall by every table. Potted trees and ferns are situated to give diners an illusion of privacy. As I walk into […]
Oct 8, 2013
Once Upon a Rooftop
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Once Upon a Rooftop by Blanche Day Manos All Rights Belong Solely to the Author I jump from my truck, hoist out my ladder and gaze at the chimney going up the side of the house of my very first customer. Is that chimney capped off? I understood the voice on the phone this morning […]
