A Worthy Ambition

A Worthy Ambition

  Yesterday, the afternoon stretched before me. It was one of those days that I didn’t really want to delve into anything that would require much concentration. In other words, I felt at loose ends. Then, a niggling, guilty thought intruded. I needed to get started cleaning out the garage, sorting through, throwing away, giving […]

Wet Your Whistle

Wet Your Whistle

“Sit down and wet your whistle.” What? What does that mean? A dry mouth and lips don’t whistle very well, so, this was a welcoming invitation, to come in, sit down, and have something to drink. I grew up hearing whistling. Dad didn’t whistle as much as Mom did. Dad sang a lot, but when […]

Why Is the Sky Blue?

Why Is the Sky Blue?

Tell Me Why We don’t understand and ask how can it be? Is there a reason behind all we see? I wonder about lots of things. “Why” is always on the tip of my tongue. You have your own list of whys. The older I get, the more I wonder. Some of my whys are […]

Changing Times

Changing Times

Do you ever feel that time is passing in such a whirl that you want to reach out and grab it and tell it to slow down for a bit until you can catch your breath? Change. Change all around us. In the midst of all the change, some things become more popular.  Antique furniture, […]

New Season, New Outlook?

New Season, New Outlook?

Today is the first day of fall! Can you believe that summer has officially passed and now we are into the dwindling down of the year? Just so you know (and I’m sure you already do) Christmas is only three months and two days away.  But,  this  is  a brand-new  season,  and  the  outlook  is  […]

Coffee Keeps the Plumber Going

Coffee Keeps the Plumber Going

Do you ever encounter a plumbing job that is small enough not to need a plumber? I do, quite often. I remember one in particular. A mysterious puddle appeared under my sink and my heart sank. Oh, no! How did water get there? Visions of plumber bills danced in my head. Determined to solve that […]