I took a warm, heavy sweater with me when I boarded the plane to Ireland and when I got back home, I hung that sweater in my closet and, basically, forgot it was there—until the next year, on St. Patrick’s Day. That year, St. Pat’s was a chilly day. Rummaging in my closet, I pulled […]
Mar 15, 2026
A Leprechaun Story
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St. Patrick’s Day is a couple of days from now but here is a leprechaun poem to get us all in the mood. A Surprise Meeting One soft and misty morning, on a day so fine and rare, My heart felt light as birdsong, without one single care, As I strode through the heather into […]
Mar 11, 2026
More About March
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Suddenly, here we are–nearly at the middle of March. I’ve found a bit more March lore which I thought was interesting. Last night was another stormy one but we are getting some much-needed rain. And now, with trees leafing and flowers blooming, we are in danger of frost tonight. But, that’s March–untrustworthy because it’s not […]
Mar 8, 2026
Helen
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When the jonquils bloom in the spring, I think of her–my sister Helen. Maybe it’s because of her March birthday or that, like the flowers, my sister was cheerful and welcoming. Helen was a person who made the world better and brighter, simply by being there. If someone had a problem, she did her best […]
Mar 5, 2026
A While Back
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I do miss the critique group that used to meet in my home twice a month. What neat ladies! What fun we had. And, they are still writing and reading, friendships that endure. This is a look back at one of those fun times. “I’ll be there with bells on,” Helen told me a few […]
