The tulips make me want to paint, Something about the way they drop Their petals on the tabletop And do not wilt so much as faint, Something about their burnt-out hearts, Something about their pallid stems Wearing decay like diadems,… Read more
A Story, General
I really enjoyed chatting with you
“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
Books Diane Recommends, General
Have you read …
Esi Edugyan’s Washington Black? If you haven’t read it yet, I’m highly recommending it. I haven’t even finished it and I’m all-in with this intriguing story and her talented writing. This novel is one that was chosen by a member… Read more
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what would life be without home baked bread
“In life, most valuable things demand time and cannot be rushed. This is the case notably with inspiration, love, relationships, raising children, taming animals, learning, growing plants and cooking.” — Rosa Jeanne Mayland. Few things are as tasty, satisfying and… 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
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from the kitchen to the book shelf, easing the waste
Before even lifting my spoon, the briny steam filled my nostrils with the most exotic of expectations. The moment the broth slipped over my lips, I could have been in the back streets of Thailand. The drama really unfolded with… 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
