Each Cozy Critter headed straight for the fireplace as she came into my house yesterday. Next stop, coffee pot, then the hundred year old table and chocolate chip cookies. You’ll understand that while all this activity was going on, we were talking non-stop. A good way to warm up a cold day. Nancy told us […]
Dec 21, 2017
A Warm, Sunny Welcome to a Notorious Guest
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Happy first day of winter and a hearty welcome to a notorious guest. Today is the shortest day of the year, the longest night, the day when the sun begins heading north instead of south, and a spring-like day in NW Arkansas. It’s as if warm weather and autumn are having a final fling, a […]
Nov 22, 2017
Thoughtfully Thankful and Blessed
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What is there about milestones or days of celebration that make us pause and reflect? I could do that any other day of the year, but at Thanksgiving or Christmas, past Thanksgivings and Christmases come trooping in to pay a call. And that’s all right, unless those memories cause such sadness as to mar the […]
Sep 15, 2017
When the Sun Shines, It Shines for Everyone
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The title of this blog is a quote by Ziggy Marley. This was one of the contributions Carolyn brought to Wednesday’s meeting. She also brought a lot of other things, as you will see. Long before the Cozy Critters arrived, the table was set, candle lit, coffee made, candy in little serving dishes. All was […]
Sep 9, 2017
Seeking Refuge from the Storms
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The approaching hurricane is occupying my thoughts. How bad will it be? How soon will it hit? Please, Lord, keep everyone safe. I hadn’t realized I had so many family and friends in Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia. But, I do. I hope they and everyone else remain out of the reach of […]
Jun 2, 2017
A Great Time Was Had By All
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Yesterday, seven friends met at Robbie’s house for our monthly luncheon: Peg, Jane, Beth, Deb, Susan as well as Robbie and me. Food was mouth-waterin’ good: broccoli casserole, chicken and dumplings, frito pie, salads, cinnamon cake, cornbread…you name it, everybody’s favorite was on the list and we had a lot of choices. As I wrote […]
