Pictures from the Past

Pictures from the Past

I was going through a box of old pictures the other day and came across a little folder of school pictures. I mean, these were really ancient! The children in these photos were from my grade school days. I sat down and turned the plastic picture sleeve holders and went back a few decades.  Funny, […]

Did You Hear That Noise?

Did You Hear That Noise?

     It gives me a fright when things out of sight go bumping and thumping around. My limbs start to shake and I’m wide awake on hearing an Invisible Sound. What could it be? I’m too frightened to see, so I stay covered up in my bed. Will it go away? It may if […]

Invisible Me

Invisible Me

  When one reaches a certain age, attains a veritable number of years, one becomes invisible. You don’t believe me? It’s true. Maybe it’s the white hair that puts up that Invisibility Cloak; maybe it’s the wrinkles; I’m not sure what triggers this phenomenon. For example, in a room full of younger people, the conversation […]

The Puzzle in an Old Barn

The Puzzle in an Old Barn

What was this strange sympathy for Marvie Saunders? Why was I beginning to feel that I owed it to her to try to unravel the puzzle of her husband’s murder and how in the world could I go about doing that? Why had I been the one to find bits and pieces of clues she […]

What’s That On Your Shoulders?

What’s That On Your Shoulders?

  Why would anyone willingly carry an ugly burden on his shoulders that was completely unnecessary and, actually harmful? I’m talking about a heavy load called a grudge. It’s wearisome. It’s not a bit nice, and even its name sounds bad. Just say it and listen: GRR-uj. Rhymes with sludge or smudge.  The funny thing […]

Hurricane!

Hurricane!

Thankfully, I don’t live in an area that is threatened by hurricanes; however, many people do. It’s a danger that they live with. This hurricane season seems to be a particularly busy one. This morning, Hurricane Sally is pummeling the Gulf Coast. It’s extremely sad to me that, despite all the warnings and precautions, there […]