The Duel by Eugene Field The gingham dog and the calico cat Side by side on the table sat; ‘T was half-past twelve, and (what do you think!) Nor one nor t’ other had slept a wink! The old Dutch clock and the Chinese plate Appeared to know as sure as fate There was going […]
Dec 12, 2022
Going Back
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Do you ever have a longing to go back and set wrong things right, fix mistakes, re-do situations? All the way from houses I’ve lived in to words I’ve spoken and decisions made, sometimes I long to do a major overhaul. There’s something about situations that are seen clearly only when they are past. I […]
Aug 22, 2022
The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat
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The Duel by Eugene Field The gingham dog and the calico cat Side by side on the table sat; ‘T was half-past twelve, and (what do you think!) Nor one nor t’ other had slept a wink! The old Dutch clock and the Chinese plate Appeared to know as sure as fate There was […]
Sep 17, 2021
From One Antique to Another
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An antique is rare and priceless. It is “desirable because of its age, beauty, and rarity…” An antique represents a previous era in human society; it is a link with the past. An antique has stood the test of time. It has weathered the storms, held onto life in spite of adversities, and refused to […]
Mar 22, 2021
Lessons From Nemo
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Food is good. Enjoy it. Any time is a good time for a nap. If you don’t catch a squirrel today, there’s always tomorrow. A short walk restores the soul. Sniff everybody; if they smell Ok, they’re a friend. Things that can’t be avoided are best dealt with graciously. (No snapping or growling.) […]
Mar 8, 2021
Helen
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When the jonquils bloom in the spring, I think of her–my sister Helen. Maybe it’s because of her March birthday, maybe it’s because those first flowers are so welcome after winter and are such a cheerful sight. My sister was a cheerful, upbeat, lovely person. Some people make the world a better place simply by […]
