“What a beautiful dog!” the elderly gentleman called out from his car. As he drew to a halt in the middle of the residential road, it was obvious this was a cue hoping I’d approach. “Thank you,” I responded as… Read more
A Little Beauty, A Story
it comes on unexpectedly
HAPPINESS So early it’s still almost dark out. I’m near the window with coffee, and the usual early morning stuff that passes for thought. When I see the boy and his friend walking up the road to deliver the newspaper…. Read more
A Story, General
kitchens, past and present
The aroma rising through the wooden grates had me kneeling on the linoleum to get my nose close enough to take a deep delicious breath of what my grandmother had on the stove in the kitchen below our room. The… Read more
A Little Beauty, A Story, Letter & Note Writing
letters we leave behind
How long has it been since you received a handwritten letter? Better still, how long since you sat down and wrote to someone you care about? Ernest Hemingway made a great comment about writing letters. He had said, “… it’s… Read more
A Story, General
she made the ordinary come alive
Little girls with mothers who are teachers-of-life grow up to be women who observe, taste, admire, explore, and appreciate. Ramona had a daughter she named Diane. She sacrificed beyond measure for that little girl, protected her, taught her, healed her… Read more
A Little Beauty, A Story
swaddle yourself in October’s corduroy
“October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!” — a Rainbow… Read more
A Story, General
Thanksgiving
A time of remembrance and gratitude, Thanksgiving holds a wealth of traditions, prominent among them gathering with family and friends, feasting, and giving thanks for all that we have. This Thanksgiving weekend has me again reflecting upon my dear mother… Read more
A Story, General
experiences not possible on social media
I had a special visit on Wednesday. My music teacher. He wanted to ensure I have a new piano teacher lined up and to render encouragement as I move on to a new coach. See how special he is? He… Read more
