Before I turn on the news each morning, I wonder what terrible thing has happened most recently? I wonder what next? And, I turn on the news less and less often because it seems a sort of madness is sweeping parts of the country and I can’t do a thing about it. You may or […]
Jun 26, 2015
Balm for the Soul
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Perhaps this balm is only for bees and butterflies and not for the soul at all but it does make me feel better just to look at it and know the insects enjoy it a bunch. When I first planted the bee balm, several years ago, it was only a small plant; it came in one of […]
Jun 25, 2015
Heavy on My Heart
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I would much rather be writing about books this morning. I do not like controversy and I do not like confrontations. So, this is probably the last time I’ll mention what is going on with the Confederate flag that many southern states and retailers are hastening to take down. These observations and thoughts are purely […]
Jun 20, 2015
Roamin’ in the Gloamin’
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Does anybody possibly remember a very old song entitled, “Just Roamin’ in the Gloamin’”? It’s a Scottish song popular more than a hundred years ago but I still know it! Now, what does that tell you? Since the “gloaming” is twilight, I did my roaming before then, actually. And, I didn’t roam far–just my front […]
Jun 10, 2015
Summer in the South
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Sometimes inhibitions are good. For instance, this morning I feel like going into the yard and singing, “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!” loudly and enthusiastically. However, I won’t. That would be disturbing the peace to say nothing of causing people to wonder about my mental stability. Inwardly, though, I’m singing because this is summertime. The sky […]
Jun 8, 2015
Nettie’s Mansion
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For some reason, houses have always fascinated me, especially old houses, houses with character. On Pinterest, I have a board named “Houses With Character.” Pinterest.com/blanchemanos On that board is a house that is rather like Uncle Javin’s in my soon-to-be published book, Moonlight Can Be Murder. It is the house labeled “old Victorian homes”. Except, […]
