Some days are so golden and blue-skied and perfect that I want to tuck them away in a book to open and enjoy when winter comes. Yesterday was one of those days. Leaves are falling faster now. They nestle on the wispy-looking grass, perfect covers for a beetle to snuggle beneath. As I put out […]
Oct 18, 2016
Suppertime on a Small Farm in Eastern Oklahoma
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In October, around suppertime, the sun, as it nears the western horizon, casts a golden glow over leaves and grass. As the day comes to a close, my thoughts turn backward a few decades to a small farm in eastern Oklahoma. I remember a mother and father, a girl and her brother, who lived there. And, the cows, horse, […]
Oct 9, 2016
Darcy and Flora Trivia Quiz
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Tomorrow’s post will have the correct answers to this Darcy and Flora trivia quiz. Name the town and state where Darcy and Flora live. What is the name of the cat who lives with them? Flora has a quirky friend; what is her name? Name the make and color of Darcy’s car. Who is Darcy’s […]
Oct 5, 2016
Thunder Prowling Through the Darkness
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Thunder, somewhere above me, is prowling through the darkness like a wild animal. Rain is great to sleep by, but here I am, wide awake and ready for morning. Family and friends in South Carolina and Florida are on the alert, preparing to evacuate if the hurricane warrants it. Wild and wicked weather is on […]
Oct 2, 2016
Flying into Fall
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October and Fall Yesterday, fall came to my fireplace mantel. Down came the pictures and lamps that had been there. Up went the painted gourds I’ve kept for years. With a few tiny lights added, it looks quite festive. All the gourds but two were my artistic efforts with acrylics. Sara painted the ghost when […]
Sep 30, 2016
Style and Grace of Courtesy
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Small Courtesy, Big Day Brightener Yesterday, I found a nice surprise in my mailbox. Among the bills and circulars was a small, white envelope with my name on it. Inside was a simple thank you note from my neighbor, telling me how much her little daughter liked the two children’s books I gave her. What […]
