There’s nothing like a steaming mouthful of coffee to open one’s eyes. Whew! At least, I can be sure that my alimentary canal is now germ-free. A wonderful rain lulled me to sleep last night but here it is morning, and that memorable sip of coffee fully opened my eyes. This Wednesday morning’s post is chuck full of […]
Jul 26, 2016
That Pesky Roving Reporter
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Roving Reporter: I’m so glad I caught up with you, Blanche Manos. It has been a while since I’ve interviewed you and I’d like to know if anything has changed in your life. Any new books in the works? Me: I’m so glad you asked. Yes. In September, Pen-L Publishing will release the fourth Darcy […]
Jul 25, 2016
Fireside Chats
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The political scene is ramping up. Rhetoric gets hotter and hotter, sort of like the weather. Maybe we should have these conventions in the winter so candidates and their supporters could cool off. In fact, it’d save a lot of time and money, to say nothing of tempers, if they could just have a couple […]
Jul 23, 2016
The Invisibility Cloak
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When one reaches a certain age, attains a veritable number of years, one becomes invisible. You don’t believe me? It’s true and I’m here to prove it. Maybe it’s the white hair that puts up that Invisibility Shield; maybe it’s the wrinkles; I’m not sure what triggers this phenomenon. For example, in a room full of younger […]
Jul 22, 2016
Don’t Forget!
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The soft fleece afghan around my shoulders is warmly comforting this morning. My desk is directly under an air conditioning vent. I like the cool air blowing around me but not necessarily down my neck; hence, the afghan. The back yard crepe myrtle is lovely this year but not as much as a few years ago, […]
Jul 21, 2016
Why?
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This morning as I gaze out of my window on the world, I wonder Why about a lot of things, disconnected things, unimportant, important, goofy, and serious. Two adult squirrels chase each other around my maple and I realize I never see tiny squirrel babies. I suppose they stay in their nests or at least […]
