The inspiring title words were written by British author, Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839. Nine years earlier, he opened a novel with these overblown words often heard … [Read more...]
Hope is a renewable commodity
Thanks to author friend, Beth K. Vogt, for the great opening title phrase she used in her post last Thanksgiving. I’m happy it’s true every day. Time moves at … [Read more...]
Christmas came early for me this year.
Wishing everyone a warm and Merry Christmas and a 2021 that is happier and kinder than most had in 2020. I continue teaching online college classes and loving it. At … [Read more...]
17 days to Christmas? Porcupine quill gifts.
For months, Christmas has seemed forever away. And then after COVID-19, a stressful election, and other issues, it’s nearly here with barely time to mail … [Read more...]
Over the river and through the woods . . .by Lydia Maria Child
Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go; The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh, through white and drifted snow... It’s that time … [Read more...]
The changing speed of things
Spending days from last March 19th to September 8th at our small Minnesota farm avoiding COVID-19 at my sons’ request changed things for me—as it did most of us. … [Read more...]
Dreams come true for grandmas, too.
See this smile? It’s nonstop these days. In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy sings Somewhere over the rainbow as she follows the yellow brick road. Life successes often … [Read more...]
Vocabulary Building—words rooted in experience
Vocabulary building is an important skill. Changes in circumstances can also teach us new words. It may be a different job or geographical setting, but the more … [Read more...]
Unusual Definitions—Is It Possible To Be TOO Smart?
I apologize for once finding this list online but being unable to locate and credit it now. I knew a few of these little-known definitions—not many. I’m not sure … [Read more...]
A merry heart
Laughter is when our diaphragm rhythmically contracts, producing audible sounds responding to humorous events. Jokes, riddles, one-liners, and puns are verbal treats … [Read more...]
