Okay, we’ve had blackberry winter, whippoorwill winter and now is this ‘possum winter? It is 45 degrees this morning. Sweatshirt weather again. The water fountain in the container garden reminds me of a creek bubbling through the woods, a kind of cold-looking robin is out checking the ground for early-bird worms and the leaves on […]
May 20, 2015
‘Possums and Rhubarb
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Rain falls this morning. Oklahoma had more rain last night. So did Arkansas. It must be that rhubarb is ripe now. I’ve been seeing rhubarb recipes on the web. Mom used to make yummy rhubarb pies. Sweet, yet tangy. One of my favorites. This, I’m assuming, is ‘possum weather because ‘possum stories abound. A friend […]
May 16, 2015
Tired and Tumbledown
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As I drive along the highways, sometimes I pass a house that was abandoned long ago. It would look pretty good if somebody took a hand and my fingers itch to buy it, re-furbish it, make it stand proud and solid once again. Just daydreaming, you know, because for a few seconds I see it outside my […]
May 15, 2015
A Smattering
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Ah yes, deep, philosophical, plumbing-the-depths thoughts and soul-searching questions this morning as I sip my first cup of Folgers and look out at a dark, wet world. Why is it that the white clover blooms remind me of a miniature field of cotton against the deep green grass? And, how high will my lawn grow […]
May 14, 2015
Cozy Critter Friends
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A cold rain is falling this morning but I am reminded that a warm circle of friends can brighten the darkest day. Sometimes I marvel at how the Lord brought us Cozy Critters together to have a good time giggling and reading and critiquing and sharing insights into what makes a fascinating book, article, or poem. Along the way, our […]
May 13, 2015
Books! Seniors! Fun!
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The residents sat in comfortable chairs along the wall of the library. I sat in a comfortable chair facing them. Yesterday, I did a book presentation at The Homestyle Assisted Living Center. It was fun! I’ve never had a more attentive, courteous audience. And I’ve never had more fun talking about Darcy and Flora. People […]
