When the jonquils bloom in the spring, I think of her–my sister Helen. Maybe it’s because of her March birthday or that, like the flowers, my sister was cheerful and welcoming. Helen was a person who made the world better and brighter, simply by being there. If someone had a problem, she did her […]
Jul 19, 2021
Inhibitions or restraints?
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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 state. Inwardly, though, I’m singing because this is summertime. Trees […]
Jul 1, 2021
Never Trust It–Not For a Minute!
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Hey, good morning, all you cozy mystery fans and happy birth month all you July people!! Don’t you feel special today? This is your month to shine and how could you do otherwise with none other than that lovely ruby as your birthstone? Not only one flower for you, but two–the lily and […]
Jun 23, 2021
Miss Hollyhock Strikes Again
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An Explanation for Those Surprise Flowers That Spring Up You may not have heard of Miss Hollyhock, , but she must exist, because there is no other explanation for the flowers that spring up here and there, in the most unusual places, without having been planted. Miss Hollyhock is a tiny, gray-haired sprite who is […]
May 22, 2021
Green and Growing
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The sky is dark with clouds, the ground is saturated and the plants are green and growing. My Arkansas Traveler tomato plants are especially healthy-looking. I hope they produce lots of tomatoes. The grape vine by the front porch is still green and alive. That’s hopeful. This spring, I’m giving the space that usually has […]
