A Nod to November

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. November’s full moon is the Beaver Moon. Fun Old […]

Song of September

What is your favorite song of September? “Autumn Leaves”? “September in the Rain”? “September Song”? Do you find yourself humming or singing some of those tunes as the new month comes in? If this is your birth month, two lovely stones are yours: the sapphire and lapis lazuli. You can claim the bright aster and […]

Ne’er Trust a July Sky

Ne’er Trust a July Sky. Why? Probably because a day that starts sunny could cloud up and be a rainy day within a short time. Planning a picnic? Good, but bring an umbrella just in case. July. Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends. It’s a good day to remember heritage and country and […]

Maybe Not

Maybe Not

Maybe I’ll find millions of dollars. Maybe the light will dawn in people’s lives and we’ll all get along with each other. Maybe the news coming from the television will be only good. And then, again…maybe not. This is the month of May and if you see a strange-looking but busy little insect this month, […]

A Joyous July

A Joyous July

July. Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends. It’s a good day to remember heritage and country and freedom. Were you born this month? Lucky you! The amazing and brilliant red ruby is your birthstone. And, your flower? You have two. One just wouldn’t do. The lily and the water lily are meant for […]

That Old Saying

That Old Saying

I found this as I was shuffling through old posts. It was a fun Cozy Critter day. Remember this, Critters? I enjoyed reading it again and I hope you do too. “Go with what you’ve got” is one of those folks sayings Jane, Carolyn, Peg, and I grew up with. Jane brought a long list […]