The lively ladies who meet twice a month in my home are called The Cozy Critters–Jane’s name for us. But sometimes I think we should be called The Busy Bees because we are always buzzing here or there, doing this or that, and yet finding time to read, paint, and write. In other words, we […]
Mar 2, 2017
What’s With That Cold, Winter Sun?
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Moonlight can be deceptive, but so can sunlight. Yesterday, the sun and clear blue sky could have lulled an unsuspecting person into thinking the day was warm. But, nay and forsooth! Such was not the case. I lit the fireplace and each of the Cozy Critters came in wearing a jacket. As I thought, everyone […]
Nov 9, 2016
That Elusive Fragrance of Autumn
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Have you noticed a new scent in the air, the smell of damp leaves, damp earth, nippy mornings and something else that can’t be defined? I call it the mysterious fragrance of autumn. November sweeps summer away and sets up residence with an invigorating sense of purpose, If you stayed up late last night watching election […]
Sep 29, 2016
Busy, Bustling Beehive Bursting with Book News
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Sometimes things happen at just the right time. They couldn’t be more fortuitous. Yesterday was one of those times.We Cozy Critters sitting around the hundred-year old table sounded like a bunch of bees. Except, I don’t think bees laugh a lot and probably don’t discuss books. I’ve never seen a bee eat gingersnaps or drink coffee […]
Sep 15, 2016
Though Storm Clouds Gathered, So Did We
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When five women are talking, writing, reading, and giggling, it’s no wonder they don’t notice the afternoon has grown dark and storm clouds are gathering. However, rain held off until the Cozy Critters began climbing into their cars. Then, it rained! Poured! Deluged! (I don’t think there is such a word but that’s what it did.) Carolyn came back […]
May 12, 2016
Critter Time!
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This morning, rain drums against the deck, lightning flashes through the darkness and thunder grumbles. But inside? Ah, the Folger’s Coffee is hot, Nemo is snoozing, and I’m itching to tell you about yesterday’s Critter Time. As we critiquers gathered, my house livened up considerably. With hugs and hellos, we headed for the coffee pot or […]
