The cold wind blew their leaves away. The three friends shivered and wished for day. “We can’t just do nothing,” the raccoon said. “Come on, squirrel and chipmunk. Let’s go a bit farther. Maybe we’ll find food.” Sighing, the squirrel straightened up and took Chipmunk’s hand. On they went, through the cold night. They […]
Nov 21, 2023
Horn of Plenty
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Although the cornucopia or horn of plenty originated in Greek mythology, it has come to mean a symbol of Thanksgiving and of gratitude for abundance. I am so grateful for my overflowing horn of plenty this Thanksgiving. Family, friends, freedom, food, health, I could go on and on as could you. A phone call […]
Nov 13, 2023
A Gathering Place
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Are there times when you long for the warmth of a friendly home, the sincerity of a smile, the familiarity of people and a certain place, the knowledge that you are welcome? Do you ever turn to a well-loved book to recapture that comfort? I do. I go to Mary Roberts Rinehart. How many times […]
Sep 9, 2023
A Clue in the Wallpaper
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“You know,” I said, “I was looking again at Marvie Saunder’s book.” “No, Ned,” Pat interrupted. “Remember, you’ve given that up. You’re going to let Cade and Gerald handle whatever is going on about that house. You are fixating on that book of poetry so, stop it!” Stung, I said, “What a thing […]
Jan 14, 2023
Pat’s Therapy Session
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“I must have been born feeling guilty,” Pat said. I paused, my cup of mocha coffee halfway to my mouth. “Why do you say that?” Pat shook her head, staring into her hot chocolate. “I just do. Maybe it was how I was raised. I was the youngest of five children, sort of a late-in-life […]
