Writing or/and reading is a great way to combat cabin fever. With all the snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, I am operating in “stay at home” mode and that could lead to boredom or a tendency to climb the walls, except, of course, for the aforementioned pursuits. In a few days, I should have some […]
Feb 7, 2014
Hidden From Our View
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The world outside my window this morning seems to be waiting. Being a mystery writer and naturally suspicious, I ask, “Waiting for what?” Roof tops and lawns are still covered with snow although most of the street is clear–most, I emphasize, because certainly there are many hazardous spots. The parking lot of a store I visited […]
Feb 5, 2014
A Snowy, Blowy Day
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What a winter morning! It is nineteen degrees. Snow is falling. Again. It is coming down to join an already snow and ice-packed earth. Tree trunks and mailbox posts are black, the sky is a soft, blurry gray, and snow is falling. The world is mostly black and white, with a few browns and greens […]
Feb 4, 2014
Contrasts
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This post was from 2014. But, it’s so interesting, I thought I’d re-publish. Sunday was a Groundhog Day that I’ll remember. The snow started after 8:00 a.m. At first, a few small, tentative flakes, then, gaining confidence, the low clouds threw in a few ice pellets. That done, large, fluffy flakes began falling. It […]
Feb 1, 2014
February Prayer
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A brand new month. It’s true that February is a short month but it is packed full of special days. Birthdays of Presidents and family members, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day and, of course, Groundhog Day, which is tomorrow. I’m not a big fan of groundhogs but I’ll tell you more about that tomorrow. It’s kind of […]
Jan 31, 2014
And a Little Child Shall Lead Them
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My coffee this morning, looked strange. It wasn’t the dark, robust liquid that usually poured into my cup from the coffee maker. In fact, it hadn’t a speck of color because I had put the water into the pot but forgot to put in the coffee. So, I, whose alertness depends on hot caffeine, dumped […]
