Ne’er Trust a July Sky. Why? Probably because a day that starts sunny could cloud up and be a rainy day within a short time. Planning a picnic? Good, but bring an umbrella just in case. July. Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends. It’s a good day to remember heritage and country and […]
Jun 30, 2026
Thoughts
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It’s fun to notice the behavior of animals and wonder just how much they know. In looking back at a past post, I found this from my neighbor Peg: She was watering a lilac bush and she noticed a hummingbird flying in the spray. Afraid that the force of the water would hurt the fragile […]
Jun 28, 2026
The Remembering Rock
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It rests in my herb garden, a memory stone. It’s a reminder of a slower, quieter time, of the strong, good people who owned the farm which was the rock’s home. It’s just a dark rock, pitted by millenia. Cows’ and horses’ hooves have stepped on it and probably bare-foot children have stubbed their toes […]
Jun 23, 2026
Mood Changers
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What sort of things put you in a good mood or a bad one? I’ve found that I’m susceptible to music. Are you? Listening to upbeat, cheery music helps chase the blues. Whereas, down beat tunes, even the ones that are supposed to be comforting, do just the opposite. Church music, especially. Sad, mournful tunes, […]
Jun 17, 2026
June morning
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Good morning! Seems like a long time ago that I last posted. After some health issues, I’m back! It’s a beautiful day in NWArkansas, with the possibility of storms in the forecast. All is quiet on my street, which is usually the case. The wind is blowing the grape vine over my porch. Funny thing […]
May 20, 2026
Is It the Coffee?
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People–it’s people who are on my mind and the way other people think about people. I’ve noticed through the years, that sometimes people are defined by one trait, usually a negative trait. Why is that? Or, a habit or an affliction. How totally unfair. I suppose those definitions are made by others who see […]
