Years That Answer

It has been a busy month for us. Well, busy by our lazy and reclusive retirement standards.  We've had two short term visitors this mont...

I have a short attention span.  When I was a kid, I used to entertain myself by reading encyclopedias. When I'm bored its fun just learn...

Sometimes I simply shut down. This happens when I'm overwhelmed but I don't realize I need a break. Then my unconscious mind steps i...

Sunday is my day of rest. I'm happily retired, so why would I, of all people, need a day of rest? Because it is hard to find my way back...

I was never beautiful, although I think there were times in my life when I was reasonably attractive. If not attractive because of beauty, t...

The older I get, the more Christmas becomes a life gauge. Each year I touch and consider my past. Owl ornament my ornery friend Maggie gi...

--This treasure is a letter from my Tennessee grandmother (1905-2000) to my daughter, written in February 1981, for the occasion of...

When I was young I fancied myself an artist. After I became a mother, I lost my passion for art. Still, I always thought I would sketch and,...

A t 7:00 a.m., I stumbled into the kitchen and poured myself a cup of coffee. I ate oatmeal while checking my blog for comments and readi...

We have been living in this house for a little over two years, and in Central Florida for 2 1/2. I love being close enough to my daughter an...

I recently read a review for The Lightning Tree , a book by Emily Woof. The last sentence of the review said "...she succeeds in conve...