Memorable Stops Along the Road Map of Life

Memorable Stops Along the Road Map of Life

Does anybody remember actual, old paper road maps? They were folded just so, and when traveling, I would unfold only the part I needed to find the right route. Life is like that–unfolding a little at a time, depending upon how far along we are on our journey, re-folding what isn’t needed any more. Once, years […]

Trashy Mystery Solved Quickly

Trashy Mystery Solved Quickly

Yesterday, something happened that has never happened before, in all my twenty-one (at least) years, a real-life, short-lived mystery. It was still dark when I got up and went to the trash can to empty some coffee grounds. My waste basket is tall, white plastic. At the bottom of the waste basket, a light shone–not from the […]

A Warm Welcome on a Cold Day

A Warm Welcome on a Cold Day

What could be better than a warm welcome on a cold day? Fran used to hold monthly luncheons for women who enjoyed getting together for food, Fran’s friendly home, and lots of lively conversation. Last year, Fran and her husband moved out of state. We sorely miss her, but Robbie has taken over the monthly luncheons […]

Happy Groundhog Day

Happy Groundhog Day

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow! Six more weeks of winter. It’s always kind of fun to see the big deal the folk in Pennsylvania and other places make of Groundhog Day. I have a feeling, though, we’d have six more weeks of winter anyway. Wit, wisdom and fun crackled around the hundred-year old table at […]

Coffee From the Pot Is Hot

Coffee From the Pot Is Hot

February, the month of groundhogs, Valentines, Presidents, critiques, and hot coffee! This morning, I brought out, from the depths of my cabinet, my good old yellow coffee pot that is all of fifty years old.     My much newer coffee maker is leaking around the edges at times, so I thought I’d see if […]

Tuesday Tattletales, Treats, and Tidbits

Tuesday Tattletales, Treats, and Tidbits

Do you remember in grade school, about the worst thing you could hear was somebody calling you a tattletale? No one liked tattletales. Do you recall telling a pal something and saying, “Don’t tell anybody I told you.” So, this morning, I’m trying to think of something I can tattle to you about and, would […]