It was hard to find a parking place at Fran’s house yesterday. Even after Peg and I arrived, friends kept coming! I was over-joyed to see Judy! This Cozy Critter from Texas came all the way back to Arkansas for Fran’s farewell luncheon/retreat. In fact, five of us Critters were there: Judy, Jane, Peg, Nancy, and […]
Sep 7, 2016
I Don’t Like to Say Good-bye
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I expect this will be a memorable day, in a bittersweet way. Through the years, I’ve told you about Fran and her monthly luncheons. I’ve posted pictures of the luncheons, Fran’s beautiful flower garden, her numerous antiques. Today, sad to say, is the last of those luncheons. Fran and her husband are relocating because of a […]
Sep 6, 2016
When a Hot Cup of Coffee Clears the Cobwebs
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Whew! That first sip of coffee was an eye-opener and must have gotten rid of every germ on its way down. If that didn’t clear the early morning cobwebs, nothing will. A question this morning: why is it so hard to talk to people about the really important things? Small talk is easy but how […]
Sep 5, 2016
The Return of the Owls and Other Stuff
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Yesterday, I rummaged in the garage until I found a few of my fall decorations. One is a centerpiece I bought at a craft fair years ago. It is pretty with the candle in the center and fall leaves and such around. Through the years,it has grown a bit. Now, it includes some real-life acorns that I’ve found under […]
Sep 4, 2016
After Yesterday’s Shaking, There’s Today
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It’s wonderful to see the sun come up, to feel the ground solid beneath my feet, to know the continuity of familiar things, to have the gift of today. Yesterday’s earthquake is now a memory and I hope it won’t be repeated. Funny thing–when the firm, dependable earth suddenly quivers, it gives a whole new meaning to […]
Sep 3, 2016
Earthquake
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My post is going to be necessarily short this morning because my hands are shaking. I was sitting here at the computer in my office chair a few minutes past 7:00 and suddenly heard a sort of rustling or scooting noise and it felt as if someone pushed against my chair and partially moved it. […]
