Children’s books hold a lot of wisdom, information, and joy. One of my favorites is Four Puppies, A Little Golden Book. The four puzzled puppies couldn’t understand the change of seasons and weather changes. But, the friendly squirrel in the hickory tree always set them straight. In the fall, “leaves as crisp as cornflakes” covered […]
Nov 2, 2021
Weather Person
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Does weather affect your moods or do you go sailing through the seasons undaunted by snow, rain, or cold? Do you prefer balmy temperatures year round and escape to sunny places when possible? Weather is changeable and atmospheric pressure may affect the way we feel–I think it’s interesting to look into that possibility. Does a […]
Aug 1, 2021
Highly Exalted Among Rulers
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Hey, all you August people, did you know your birth month means highly exalted among rulers? It was named for the emperor Augustus, grand-nephew of Julius Caesar. So, lift up your heads and enjoy your month–it’s the last month of summer and is pretty nifty. Your birth stone is the lovely, green peridot. Your flowers […]
May 22, 2021
Green and Growing
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The sky is dark with clouds, the ground is saturated and the plants are green and growing. My Arkansas Traveler tomato plants are especially healthy-looking. I hope they produce lots of tomatoes. The grape vine by the front porch is still green and alive. That’s hopeful. This spring, I’m giving the space that usually has […]
May 1, 2021
Have You Seen the May Bee?
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This is the day the little May Bee flies forth and children (and some adults) will use him in their speech all day long. I’ve always pictured the May Bee as a small striped fellow, rather like a bumblebee who wears a happy grin and has transluscent wings the color of spring flowers. But then, […]
