Many years ago, I wrote a weekly column for my hometown newspaper, The Tahlequah Daily Press, called Looking Back. In it, I included articles on Tahlequah’s historic homes, businesses that flourished in the past, and, most importantly, the people of Cherokee County. Articles on my mother’s family, Levi and Edna Latty, were the basis for […]
May 17, 2014
The Strange Tale of the Red-Rumped Rodents
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Squirrels are cute, clever, furry, and a symbol of fall.They sort of go with acorns and hickory nuts and changing seasons. However, spring is OK with them too and I have a feeling that now they are busily procreating. Squirrels flourish, no matter what the season. Squirrels are acrobatic opportunists who can be a real nuisance. For instance, they […]
May 16, 2014
Sounds That Shape Our Lives
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Does sound travel better through cold air? Are rain and fog good conductors of noise? This early in the morning, I sometimes hear far-off clangs and bangs, with a continuous underlying roar. The only explanation I can think of is the train downtown. It must be busy doing whatever trains do on those tracks, maybe hooking or unhooking […]
May 15, 2014
Coffee, Cookies, and Cozy Critiques
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Yesterday from one to three was one of my favorite times of the month, the time when we cozy critters get together to read, discuss, share triumphs and challenges, and, in general, shape up our writing efforts. Once again, Helen had a victory to share. The Sanctuary of Hope in Branson published two more of […]
May 14, 2014
Saying Good-bye to Old Friends
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It’s very hard to say good-bye to friends who have been with me for forty years or more but sometimes, it is the wisest and most unselfish thing to do. I mean, would you rather see new sights and new faces, or be stuck in a dark and dusty garage for the next four decades? In answering […]
May 13, 2014
The Mysterious Attraction of a Spring Thunderstorm
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The children and I were on the deck yesterday when we first heard the thunder. Clouds were vying with the sun but at last, the clouds won and the thunder grew louder. We decided we’d better scoot inside the house. From there we watched a doozy of a spring storm. The maple tree in the […]
