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 […]
Needing a Hug
“I need a hug, Teacha!” This is how one of my kindergarten children greeted me every morning and of course his teacher obliged. That little boy is now all grown up with children of his own but I still remember his words. I hope life works out well for him and he gets his quota […]
Storm Clouds
·“Gray skies are gonna clear up…” sang Tony Bennett. I’m sure they will but there have been quite a lot of gray skies lately and in the midst of the storms, sometimes it’s hard to realize that beyond the clouds, the skies are blue. Clouds have always fascinated me. As a child, my family and […]
Overcrowding
Just think of it–when a person reaches my age, what a large amount of experiences and wisdom said person gains! All of it finds a little nook or cranny in my brain and lodges there. The longer one lives, the more experiences and wisdom, the more nooks and crannies are bulging with neat stuff. What to do with it? […]
Free Book Tomorrow
The Cemetery Club, ebook, will be free on Amazon.com Tuesday and Wednesday. Thunder rattles around the heavens this morning and a light rain is falling. So much for mowing my lawn today! But, that’s OK too because spring rain is certainly good for everything, especially my newly-planted flowers. Flowers remind me a bit of a story […]
The Ghost of Birthday Past
And, might I add, she is a jolly, happy soul–rather akin to St. Nick. Because yesterday, my birthday, was a gladsome one! It started with my family taking me to breakfast. The delicious aroma of coffee as I walked in the door of the restaurant told me the rest of the food would be just […]