Bouncing Back!
Where I live in the Ozarks, we do not yet have greening trees, but we do have bursting daffodils! Nature is determined to do her ancient...
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Dec 6, 2021
Walnuts & How I Remember It
The sky grew darker in the afternoon. Then the rain and wind began to wham the black walnuts onto the rooftop. I stayed inside, watching...
Oct 4, 2021
Thank You, Dear Readers
On November 7 in 2016, I set up a blog on my website. I have posted to it weekly ever since then. The posts turned out to be flash...
Sep 27, 2021
House, 1957
For hours after supper, my brothers and sisters and I played in the front yard. The side yard was for hanging clothes. The back yard, for...
Sep 20, 2021
When I Awaken in the Night…
I have a little plan I usually follow. First, I pray for anyone who comes to mind. Then I try to fall back asleep. If that does not work...
Sep 13, 2021
Teachers and Kids
I talked with my husband on the porch in front of the elephant ears. “Jimmy, who was your first grade teacher?” I asked. “Mrs. Davis.”...
Sep 6, 2021
A Fishing Town
Summer heat waves added stress and strain to our corner of the world this August. I often scanned a cloudless sky. Usually, no moisture...
Aug 30, 2021
Legacy of a Teacher, Gilbert Morris
This is August. It’s hot. Our granddaughter Haven is staying with us this month. The day starts by making a list of what we’ll do that...
Aug 23, 2021
Grownups and Their Coffee Time
It may only last for thirty minutes, but I could count on my parents’ coffee time as predictable and sweet. A nice memory. Today, the sun...
Aug 16, 2021
Surprise! Surprise!
This past week was parching. Is the whole world on fire? I wondered. Has every other August been like this? We have two dogs. I let them...
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