February is just one of those months! It’s winter. It’s cold. Trees are bare. Grass looks like it has forgotten the word green. Of course, there are some bright spots–Presidents’ Day and Valentine’s Day and the dear old groundhog who’d probably still be sleeping if he weren’t pulled from his warm burrow to face […]
Feb 2, 2019
What in the World Were You Thinking?
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Thoughts–the invisible navigators that guide our days. It isn’t hard for negative, fearful thoughts to creep in, set up camp, and take over. Why is it that those things which make us feel depressed or angry or sad seem to be always at the door, ready to barge in without even an invitation? Scripture […]
Feb 1, 2019
Edgar Allan Squirrel’s Foray Into Crime
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Edgar Allan Squirrel is a vandal. Yes, I know it is sad news, but truth is truth. I’m hoping it is a short-lived aberration, but I must tell you this rodent is an opportunist at heart. He isn’t above thievery and even has a taste for it. Case in point: stealing sunflower seeds from […]
Jan 31, 2019
Three Plus One Equals Fun
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The hearth sent out a welcome warmth and the aroma of fresh-perked coffee filled the air. The table was set with paper, pens, cookies; all was ready. The arrival of Jane, Nancy, and Peg completed the scene. Three gals plus one (me) made for an afternoon of fun! Nancy has written Rescued by the Arms […]
Jan 30, 2019
Moonstruck, Murderous, or Slightly Mad?
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Nettie Elizabeth Duncan McNeil–Ned to most of her friends. She was curious. She was adventuresome–character traits she was born with. Daisy grinned. “Ned, you have certainly livened up this old town. I guess you can’t help it if you are involved in every suspicious death that happens. But, sometimes meddling is risky business.” […]
Jan 29, 2019
What Is That Song I Hear?
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As times change–fashions, cars, viewpoints, so does music. Music and rhythm are at the core of our very existence. Think about it–the rhythm of days and night, of seasons, the weather. Even the way we walk and talk has a certain rhythm and every voice has some sort of musical quality. I’ve read that […]
