You are likely to see them anywhere. They blend in with the rest of the population pretty well and, at first glance, appear quite normal and yet–and yet, they are identifiable if you know what to look for. You might detect a curious gleam in the eyes, or a slight twitching of the ears, as […]
Jun 23, 2015
In My Heart
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This morning as I gaze at my quiet street, my heart is full of many things: gratitude, hopes, concerns, dreams and memories. Sometimes as I drink in the quiet rustle of the trees, the way morning shadows slope across green grass, or the optimistic song of birds, I let my thoughts stray backward to what […]
Feb 27, 2015
Heat Wave!
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Oh, my goodness! The temperature may actually reach 25 today. Can you believe it? It has quite a way to go because now it’s not quite ten degrees and, true to form, it’ll get colder just before sunrise. (As you can see, I’m up pretty early.) Believe it or not, I’m not the only one […]
Dec 18, 2014
The Mystery of the Murky Bog, Part II
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Mallory’s heart pounded in her throat as she stood and turned in a slow circle, wondering which direction to go, trying to see through the gloom. It was hopeless; never had she seen the mist so thick and dark, but panic urged her into the night, searching for Maureen and that high, keening cry. The man, that […]
Nov 28, 2014
Thanksgiving Day Past
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Thanksgiving Day has come and gone and it was worth the effort! It was great to see family and friends, eat and talk and eat some more. We did a lot of talking, every topic under the sun was covered. It was so good to see Steven, my nephew from Minnesota. And, of course Tracy, […]
Nov 15, 2014
Saturday Shivers
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The eastern sky looks a little odd this morning. Slate blue overlaid with pinkish orange as the sun makes its presence felt. I guess that’s what’s known as a cold November sky. Let me share with you our shivery forecast: possibility of freezing rain and sleet today, possibility of snow tomorrow. Which reminds me of […]
