Maybe I’ll find millions of dollars like the couple out in California did last year. Maybe the light will dawn in people’s lives and we’ll all get along with each other. Maybe the news coming from the television will be only good. And then, again…maybe not. You see, this is May 1 and if there […]
Mar 3, 2018
Beautiful, Lowly Mud Puddles
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Okay, let’s face it–a mud puddle is about the lowest thing in life. But, it has an undeserved reputation because I’ve never seen a puddle on the ground that was muddy–at least, until someone stepped in it. Puddles that remain after a rain can’t help that they happen to be in a low spot and […]
Oct 24, 2017
Those Autumn Leaves of Red and Gold
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Something special to look for tomorrow–my guest blog will be on Southern Writers Magazine, Suite T. I’ll be sure to let you know when it’s there. Exciting! Yesterday was a “just getting out and enjoying autumn” kind of day. The leaves on my maples aren’t too pretty yet, but the ones on the ground are […]
Jun 5, 2017
Wander Through My Wet World with Me
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Yesterday, after church and lunch, my family and I were sitting in the living room when the clouds opened and rain poured. It bounced off the deck, drummed against the roof of Nemo’s house, and gave the already damp flowers yet another drink. (Nemo,of course, lives in my house, but his house is there in […]
Jun 2, 2017
A Great Time Was Had By All
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Yesterday, seven friends met at Robbie’s house for our monthly luncheon: Peg, Jane, Beth, Deb, Susan as well as Robbie and me. Food was mouth-waterin’ good: broccoli casserole, chicken and dumplings, frito pie, salads, cinnamon cake, cornbread…you name it, everybody’s favorite was on the list and we had a lot of choices. As I wrote […]
May 7, 2017
Tiptoe Through My Garden With Me
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My container garden is in full bloom, thanks to my family. Friday, the remnants of last year’s flowers still languished in flower pots, leftover leaves lay here and there, and everything was in need of help. Not this morning. This morning, the triangular area in front of my porch is awash with color and beauty, […]
