What Lay Beneath the Moonlight? An ancient church, deserted now, lay in a silv’ry light, Keeping watch o’er those who slept throughout the silent night. Did shadows move among the stones, was evil lurking near? Or was it just the moonlight and an old, remembered fear? Secrets lay beneath the soil that none alive now […]
Apr 8, 2018
A Frog and a Toad and Life
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The adventures of a small, green frog and a little brown toad inspired a generation or two or three of children and they also inspired me. Although a fictional series by Arnold Lobel, these small amphibians taught me some real life lessons I’ve never forgot. In the first place, Frog and Toad were friends and […]
Apr 7, 2018
Trying to Decide About Decisions
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Decisions–we can’t get through life without making them. Some decisions are fun, like deciding on the color of a dress or whether to plant impatiens or begonias. Some decisions can be changed–the dress and flowers, for instance. But some decisions are pretty much forever and have far-reaching consequences. A few choices we are called upon […]
Apr 5, 2018
All Bases Covered
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At yesterday’s cozy critique, all bases were covered as far as the table went. The napkins were from last fall, the paper plates from Christmas, and the cake and jelly beans were from Easter. (I had frozen the cake.) And, as far as Cozy Critters went, all bases were covered there too. We had a […]
Apr 4, 2018
My Coffee, Gregg Shorthand, My Wicked Imagination
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Coffee has gotten me through some difficult situations. So has Gregg shorthand. Oh yes, those shorthand instructors in high school and college would be proud of me. After yea, these many years, I still remember. And, boy! Does it come in handy. When I’m in a situation where I’m uncomfortable or bored or a bit […]
Apr 2, 2018
Failure Is a Stepping Stone, Not a Destination
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“Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” Sir Winston Churchill. I’ve been thinking about defeat and what is considered being defeated or failing and what is considered being a success or successful. By the time a person reaches my age, she or he has probably succeeded […]
