This tiny wildflower has finally made its appearance in lawns in Arkansas. I used to call them Johnny Jump-Ups but my mother gently informed me the small, four-petaled bloom is a bluet. They carpeted the hill east of the house at Manos Meadows. I imagine they have been adding their special charm to springtime ever […]
Apr 21, 2026
That Seals the Deal
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Handshakes–what are they and where did they come from? It is a ritual that we take for granted, one we’ve used or seen repeated time after time. From what I’ve read, the handshake may have started as a sign of friendship or to show the other person that they come in peace–the hand is empty […]
Apr 20, 2026
That Old Foe Disappointment
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Disappointment comes to all of us. My dictionary says disappointment is a feeling of sadness that occurs when something doesn’t go as I planned. OK. That’s pretty accurate. Nobody relishes disappointment and, seems to me that by the very nature of the word, it is unexpected. Years ago, a family member told me that I […]
Apr 16, 2026
Tatting
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We are having a period of stormy weather. More wind and rain last night and even more in the forecast. So, with the unruly weather, let’s talk this morning about a calming activity–tatting. April 1 was National Tatting Day, a very old art that is not practiced so much any more. I enjoy tatting. I […]
Apr 15, 2026
A Stormy Night
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We had a stormy night and I slept right through it! My neighbors have tree limbs down in their yards and on the news, I noticed Oklahoma had some wind damage. But, we did get some much-needed rain. So, that’s springtime–the good and the bad. I hope other people were more alert than I was […]
Apr 14, 2026
Ballad of Nemo and the Squirrels
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My little dog Nemo has been gone fix months, but I still remember how his mortal enemies were the squirrels. A Ballad I am a noble watchdog, I’m valiant and kind, But squirrels in the back yard Cause me to lose my mind. They skitter up the maple; they chatter and they scold. The awful […]
