Early Morning

Early Morning

In the early morning darkness, a dove calls. It’s a homey sound. The robins are quiet, maybe busy with their nests and feeding babies. I like the stillness of early morning, before the business of the day. I like to think about possibilities and dreams. Nemo roams the yard with me, his wonderful nose telling […]

The Old Well Curb

The Old Well Curb

I love the times my family fills my house and I hear the children’s laughter. I love company, for that matter, visiting with friends or family. More often,  my house is far too quiet.  I don’t need to search out a quiet spot to sit and think because the whole house is just that. As […]

Hollyhock Girl

Hollyhock Girl

How many of you ladies remember making hollyhock dolls? One wilted bloom for the head, a full blossom for the dress and there was a flowery girl, all dressed up for a party.  Hollyhocks are old-timey flowers. Mom had lots of hollyhocks by her garden gate when I was a child. I believe that Ma […]