Through the Years

I wrote these two children’s poems a long time ago and sold them to two different Christian children’s magazines of widely differing beliefs. But, you know what? Both magazines’ editors liked poems. Poetry and stories sort of bring us all together, don’t they? God’s Small World by Blanche Manos God made a tiny, shiny world […]

The Spider’s Web

Unlike Miss Muffett’s experience, the spider didn’t sit down beside me. I sat down beside it, on the porch swing. I didn’t notice it at first because it was so small, maybe l/4 of an inch. When I did see it, I wasn’t sure at first just what kind of insect I was looking at. […]

A Dark, Rainy Morning

We haven’t had much rain this morning, just a smattering, but the sky is dark and a mist is falling. I’m thankful for it. Arkansas is too dry once again. Rain has a way of bringing back memories of other wet days.  My parents’ home in Tahlequah is where a lot of rain memories center. […]

A Dog Who Knew

My little pal, Nemo, was with me for fifteen years, my constant shadow, and a presence at the computer each time I sat down to write. I remain quite sure that he knew a lot of things I didn’t know, and that he tried to get me to understand It was very hard to write […]

A While Back

I do miss the critique group that used to meet in my home twice a month. What neat ladies! What fun we had. And, they are still writing and reading, friendships that endure. This is a look back at one of those fun times. “I’ll be there with bells on,” Helen told me a few […]

Welcome, December!

Happy birth month, all you December angels, everyone born in this first winter month. You really shine with turquoise as your birth stone and tanzanite as your second choice. By the way, your lovely color is blue. Makes sense, doesn’t it? Narcissus and poinsettia are your flowers. Two of everything for you! Here’s a fun […]