Green fields of every shade imaginable could be the reason Ireland is known as the emerald isle. The country itself is small, about the size of the state of Indiana. Population is 6.4 million with a million of the people living in Dublin. It reminds me of a jewel, truly an emerald surrounded by a […]
Mar 16, 2026
A Wild Story
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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 […]
