The aroma of honey yeast bread wafts through the house. I’ve just taken it from the oven. Yes, it’s pretty early in the morning to bake bread but, you see, it all came about this way: Yesterday, I pulled out the recipe for honey yeast bread that my friend Norma gave me. I was in […]
Jul 14, 2015
A Wake-Up Call
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This morning, I stepped out on my deck and heard a cheery bird song. Looking more closely, I saw a small brown wren in the crepe myrtle bush. Zipping around the crepe myrtle blooms was a hummingbird. What a happy greeting to a brand-new day. The news coming from the TV and internet may be […]
Jul 11, 2015
Ponderings
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Another weekend is upon us. The sun shines, leaves move in the breeze, and there’s a quiet feeling in the air. A man just walked down the sidewalk in front of my house. I’ve seen him walking past each morning this week, using a walker, one of his legs encased in a long, white support […]
Jul 10, 2015
Rivulets and Rivers
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From rivulets to rivers, streams in NW Arkansas and NE Oklahoma are brimming and, in some cases, running over. Last night, a tornado or a strong wind (I don’t know which) did quite a bit of damage in Gentry, Arkansas. Liking to watch the weather, I am interested in the changes, the coolness, the wetness, […]
Jul 9, 2015
Undaunted by a Damp Day
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Slightly damp but undaunted and undeterred, the Cozy Critters arrived for our Critique yesterday. We were afraid that some would have to come by boat (just kidding) but even though the day was rainy and dark outside, inside, my house glowed with the warmth of friendship. We missed Nancy but Helen was back after travels […]
Jul 5, 2015
Ruminations
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This morning after a noisy celebration, the town wakes to soft breezes and hesitant sunshine. It’s a beautiful morning with the promise of a lovely summer day. Another Independence Day has come and gone and our great country lives on, not because of her detractors or misguided politicians but because of her people who believe in […]
