Does anybody remember the good old days when we pretty much ate what we wanted to eat, didn’t worry about how many calories we consumed or whether the flour was gluten-free? Or am I the only one old enough to recall when food was food, and were thankful to have it? I grew up on […]
May 20, 2015
‘Possums and Rhubarb
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Rain falls this morning. Oklahoma had more rain last night. So did Arkansas. It must be that rhubarb is ripe now. I’ve been seeing rhubarb recipes on the web. Mom used to make yummy rhubarb pies. Sweet, yet tangy. One of my favorites. This, I’m assuming, is ‘possum weather because ‘possum stories abound. A friend […]
May 15, 2015
A Smattering
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Ah yes, deep, philosophical, plumbing-the-depths thoughts and soul-searching questions this morning as I sip my first cup of Folgers and look out at a dark, wet world. Why is it that the white clover blooms remind me of a miniature field of cotton against the deep green grass? And, how high will my lawn grow […]
May 12, 2015
Tuesday Tidbits
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This morning sort of slipped in without a big fanfare. A few clouds gentled the sunrise then they scooted over and made way for daylight. A breeze is stirring the maple’s leaves. And, at long last my crepe myrtles are leafing out. But it’s chilly this morning. More tornadoes did their deadly dance through Texas […]
May 4, 2015
The Way I See It
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It seems to me, as I view the many violent attacks, the many subversive attacks, the hatred and unrest not only in this Nation but around the world, that these events almost look coordinated. But surely not! What master mind would whisper lies, plant seeds of evil thoughts and deeds into the hearts and minds of […]
May 2, 2015
Just for Fun
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What do you do when you want to relax a bit and do something entirely different, something just for fun? Yesterday, I painted a nest egg gourd. Now, it just took a few minutes but as I looked at the sunflower arrangement, it seemed to need something to contrast with the yellow. So, I found one […]
