Once upon a time, a poor man, when his family’s estate was settled, found that he had been bequeathed a chair that once belonged to his great-grandfather who was a gifted and popular artist. Now, this wasn’t just any chair. It was old, true, but that chair had character. It was made of the finest wood. It […]
Jun 21, 2015
Look What They Started
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Yesterday, descendants of Ben Willis and Levi Latty flocked to Tahlequah to honor our ancestors and get better acquainted with each other. Today is Father’s Day, a good time to remember the values, the strength of character, and the love of family these men left us. Many fathers were in the room; men who worked hard for […]
Jun 20, 2015
Roamin’ in the Gloamin’
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Does anybody possibly remember a very old song entitled, “Just Roamin’ in the Gloamin’”? It’s a Scottish song popular more than a hundred years ago but I still know it! Now, what does that tell you? Since the “gloaming” is twilight, I did my roaming before then, actually. And, I didn’t roam far–just my front […]
Jun 17, 2015
Blaming Bill for Every Ill
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I’m glad Bill came to visit; he’s such a useful guest. Others may not like him and think him quite the pest. But I use him as the reason for each and every ill. For all the bad that happens, I say, “Just blame Bill.” And, may I say that Tropical Storm Bill just down yonder off the […]
Jun 10, 2015
Summer in the South
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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 stability. Inwardly, though, I’m singing because this is summertime. The sky […]
Jun 8, 2015
Nettie’s Mansion
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For some reason, houses have always fascinated me, especially old houses, houses with character. On Pinterest, I have a board named “Houses With Character.” Pinterest.com/blanchemanos On that board is a house that is rather like Uncle Javin’s in my soon-to-be published book, Moonlight Can Be Murder. It is the house labeled “old Victorian homes”. Except, […]
