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 […]
Mar 3, 2026
Words and Emotions
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I just got to thinking about words. We use them every day. Written or spoken, we can’t get along without them. I’m puzzled and saddened by the fact that, with all the beautiful words to choose from, why do some use ugly, degrading, base words? Is it to get a reaction? To show that we’re […]
Feb 18, 2026
Dinosaurs and Home Ec
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They sit on my bookshelf, alone and neglected. Once they were highly valued, a world of information. They are my beautiful set of World Book Encyclopedias, and, they are as out-dated as the dinosaurs. The fault lies with the Internet. Why go to the trouble of opening a book, shuffling through alphabetically, and coming upon […]
