Children’s books hold a lot of wisdom, information, and joy. One of my favorites is Four Puppies, A Little Golden Book. The four puzzled puppies couldn’t understand the change of seasons and weather changes. But, the friendly squirrel in the hickory tree always set them straight. In the fall, “leaves as crisp as cornflakes” covered […]
Nov 18, 2021
The Earth Shook
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Our planet did some shaking last night that was pretty near to home. This one was in Missouri, felt over in Arkansas. Thousands report feeling 4.0 earthquake near Williamsville, Mo. Another was in Wagoner, Oklahoma, Quake info: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake Since they were 4.0 and happened on the same night, is there a […]
Nov 12, 2021
The Monster in the Little Black Box
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An ongoing mystery: why does Nemo sit beside me when I’m at the computer, looking up at me hopefully, breathing his hot, aromatic breath on me, and staring at the black back-up box on the floor. He doesn’t want me sitting here. He dislikes this computer or the back-up box and I don’t know why. […]
Nov 9, 2021
The Whispers of Autumn
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A cornfield in the fall under a full moon–a hundred murmurs of dry, rustling stalks speaking to each other. They’ve felt the warmth of sun and held the golden, full ears of yellow corn, standing with tasseled heads erect, their roots deep in damp earth. They’ve known the farmer and his boy moving among them. […]
Nov 2, 2021
Weather Person
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Does weather affect your moods or do you go sailing through the seasons undaunted by snow, rain, or cold? Do you prefer balmy temperatures year round and escape to sunny places when possible? Weather is changeable and atmospheric pressure may affect the way we feel–I think it’s interesting to look into that possibility. Does a […]
Nov 1, 2021
November Winds
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November winds sweep up the leaves of October, tidying the yard for the snows of December. November people, you have reason to celebrate. Your beautiful birthstone is the yellow or amber topaz, a symbol of honor, strength, longevity, and wisdom. Your flower is the fragrant chrysanthemum. Here in NW Arkansas, the temperature is rather nippy […]
