The Mystery of Milestones and Memories

The Mystery of Milestones and Memories

Do we mark life by the milestones we reach and leave behind us, or by everyday happenings? As we look back at the days, what are the things we remember? This is the first day of school for many children. Will it be memorable? In later years, will the recollections be good or bad or […]

The Mystique of a Moist August Morning

The Mystique of a Moist August Morning

A loud crash directly overhead woke me. Thunder! Lightning shivered through my curtains and rain pounded against the windows. Waking up to a thunderstorm is a great way to start the day. But, looking past the moist mystique of a thunderstorm, what will these summer hours hold? Today, I’d like us to discuss looking past. […]

The Time I Wrote a Best-Seller

The Time I Wrote a Best-Seller

At times in the past I’ve been told to “lighten up.” Looking back at a couple of posts, I think I need to lighten up again. Put on your whimsy hat and come with me to the land of make believe and The Time I Wrote a Best-Seller.      I’ve read lots of cozy […]

That’s Just the Way I Look at Things

That’s Just the Way I Look at Things

I look at things from my own viewpoint and you look at life through yours. Yesterday, I wrote about people needing each other. There’s so much to be said about that! We strive, we study, we rush here and hurry there and sometimes neglect the most important part of this life–people. I’m thinking especially of […]

We Need People, Don’t We?

We Need People, Don’t We?

It’s safe to say that most people in town are still sleeping this morning because it’s hard to beat rain as a lullaby. And, it’s raining. And dark and cool. Rain–that’s my excuse for posting late. But the Folgers is hot and strong and I have a few things to say. My grandson and I […]

What Does My House Say About Me?

What Does My House Say About Me?

No, I really don’t have conversations with my floors and ceiling, but if it could talk, what would my house say about me? A few years ago, a popular television program aired called If Walls Could Talk. Do you remember that show? It was one of my favorites because old secrets were found tucked away […]