Or maybe it never left. Like the bears and the groundhog, winter may have been only hibernating and it’s about to wake up and roar at us. At least, the weatherman hinted at something like that. The Farmer’s Almanac has some pretty neat winter sayings. Here are a couple I particularly like: One kind word […]
Feb 10, 2016
Is Love Really Forever?
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We take so much for granted, don’t we? On Facebook yesterday, I re-posted what someone else said about Grandmas making each grandchild feel that he or she was her favorite. Two of my nieces commented that was how my mom, their grandmother, made them feel. And, I agreed. Yes, she loved each grandchild for his or her individuality, uniqueness […]
Feb 9, 2016
Just Wondering Why
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How could a father just walk away from his child and abdicate his role as mentor and protector? Was Jasper’s habit of roaming the woods a result of searching for something to fill the void Walter left? — Darcy Campbell in Grave Heritage. Sometimes Darcy waxes philosophical but then, so does Flora. In this instance, […]
Feb 8, 2016
What Makes the World Go Round?
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Once in a While is a sentimental love song The Chimes recorded back in 1961. I really like that song! I like the old cars that flash by behind them. I remember those cars. I remember the time. And, you know what? I can understand the words! Nature has its own music in the wind, […]
Feb 7, 2016
Where In the World Is Up?
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When you live on a curvy street, as I do, and you are looking out your front window as I am, you might think you are looking due south, a logical conclusion if your street runs east and west. Only thing is, my street curves. I have the misfortune of living on that curve and […]
Feb 6, 2016
Owls, Blackbirds, and Folgers
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An owl woke me this morning! Of course, it was way before daylight and for a moment, I didn’t recognize it. The soft “who” came again. It was an owl–the first one I’ve heard in years. He stayed around a while, calling. Maybe he wanted to be good and sure I was out of bed. So, […]
