I love these September mornings. The air is crisp and almost chilly. Sunlight brightens the treetops and leaves the lower leaves in shadow. My front flower garden is still mostly blooming, although some of the plants are decidedly drooping. Two giant marigolds have buds and are about to flower. Joe Pye has done all he’s […]
Mar 12, 2024
The World Around Us
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I opened my old, tattered three-ring notebook where I’ve stuffed a lot of past writing sales and found these two poems. Both were written a long time ago to two different Christian children’s magazines of widely differing beliefs. But, you know what? Both magazines’ editors liked poems. Poetry and stories sort of bring us all […]
Jul 21, 2023
Thunderstorm
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This part of the state is under a thunderstorm watch. After the heat and humidity of yesterday, the relative coolness this morning is welcome. Thunderstorms? Well, they are interesting and necessary. I just hope this one doesn’t lose its temper and become violent. Putting water into birdbaths is a must all year round. Little feathered […]
