I call it the umbrella tree because in the summertime when I stand under the tree during a shower, I stay dry. The limbs are so twisted and there are so many of them, the leaves grow so thickly and profusely, that the ancient tree is like a natural umbrella, sheltering the person beneath it. […]
Dec 1, 2013
A Furry Fable – Part Two
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Why the Squirrel Has a Bushy Tail – Part Two by Blanche Day Manos Squirrel stopped halfway down the tree. Tears stung her eyes. How could ‘Possum say such hateful things? Usually, Rabbit took up for her when Opossum hurled horrid words, but today Rabbit just closed his eyes and sighed. “I was only trying […]
Sep 17, 2013
Garment of Praise
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I am totally bewildered, sickened and saddened by what I see and hear on the news reports. I’ve lived a good many years and I’ve never seen the like of people inflicting harm and heartbreak on other people. I ask, Why? What do the perpetrators accomplish? Does it give them a sense of power or […]
Jun 2, 2013
Sunshine, faith and hope
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Friday the weather delivered a major wallop to already hurting Oklahoma. It seemed unreal that yet another deadly twister bore down on the Sooner State; but that is what happened. Not just one funnel, but many dropped from those angry clouds. Once again, tornadoes dealt death and destruction to the people of my home state. […]
May 21, 2013
In the Tornado’s Path
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This morning my heart is heavy for those who were in the path of the storm in Moore, Oklahoma. Yesterday afternoon a monster storm roared into town, obliterating much of it, destroying lives and shattering hearts. When I hear about the children who died in the school, I confess that I can’t comprehend nor understand. […]
Apr 24, 2013
A Meandering Mind
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FREE EBOOK ON AMAZON Remember that today and tomorrow you can download Grave Shift for your Kindle free of charge. I think that, instead of “musings”, this blog could aptly be called “meanderings” because my mind is going in four different directions this morning. For one thing, the cold snap did materialize and all I […]
