Yesterday I bought a car. Not a new car, mind you, one that’s a couple of years old with low mileage and high warranty. What does that have to do with writing? Yes. Thanks for asking. I’ve noticed I don’t do a very good job of putting together a coherent sentence when my mind is […]
Oct 31, 2013
Cozy Critters Critique
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Rain fell softly on leaves beginning to turn orange and gold. The day reminded me of a line from an old poem, “I like the fall, the mist and all.” It was the perfect day for a Cozy Critique. Seven of us sat around Mom’s hundred-year old table, drinking tea or coffee, munching on fudge […]
Sep 29, 2013
Rain and Perfect Strangers
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The clouds in the west gathered force and moved toward me as I set out on a quest for a car dealership yesterday. The brochure in the mail gave the address so why couldn’t I find it? Surely it was a large establishment proudly proclaiming all kinds of beautiful automobiles. I’m sure it was there […]
Sep 5, 2013
When Friends Get Together
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Yesterday, I attended Fran’s monthly luncheon. I should say right here that Fran is a lovely person whose luncheons are her means of reaching out to women and bringing us together to share good food, conversation, and most of all, friendship. She is blessed with the gift of hospitality. As I munched on salads and […]
Aug 7, 2013
Grapes and Green Growing Things
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Yesterday was one of those whirlwind days but a good day in every way. Even going to the dentist wasn’t bad as I am convinced I have the most gentle dentist around. Then lunch at my brother’s and sister’s-in-law house and I was the recipient of gifts from their garden. Okra, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers! All […]
Jun 12, 2013
Weaving Words Together
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Today some friends will come over to visit, munch on cookies, drink tea and coffee and listen thoughtfully to words woven together to create what we hope is a pleasing pattern. Jane writes fiction for children and also poetry. Nancy writes inspirational stories based on experience, and I am the one of the mysterious mind. […]
