They’re addicted, I tell you. And Mister and I just keep pushing the goods. We can’t help ourselves. Hummingbirds have found the feeder in our Magnolia tree. They’re going through the sugar water faster than I expected,…
Good People
Yesterday I crossed paths with 3 folks who – upon first glance – seemed like a lovely family, out for some chili and sight-seeing. Looks can be deceiving, however, and my assumptions couldn’t have been more wrong. …
To Travel or Not To Travel
I’ve been hearing from various friends about their upcoming vacations. Africa, Vietnam, San Diego. People are really going places! I’m staying put for a while, so I’ll just live vicariously through my buddies. Their blessings are pretty…
Happy Memorial Day!
No matter where you are today, or what you choose to remember, have a wonderful day. For reals.
For My Next Business…
The other day there was a knock at my front door. When I opened it, I found a young boy with a box in his hands. He immediately began his memorized spiel, and I dreaded having to tell…
The Doughnut Table
Yesterday found me at the auto shop for a little routine maintenance. (For the record, “routine” does not equal “cheap.”) The joint was jumping with customers, and waiting area seats were scarce. After walking into the room and…
Sour Grass
When I was a kid, I used to forage in the wild. Okay, it was usually my backyard, but it was still an adventure. Generally, I ate known food. You know – plums, chestnuts, pears. Those things…
Bye Bye, Quirklet
My Quirklet died. Actually, it just wore out and broke. I tried re-knotting it, but it wouldn’t take. In the end, I laid the old gal to rest. It’s funny how something as simple as a…
In The Garden
It took a while to get back to having a garden (after our tenure in The Hotel), but now we’re fortunate enough to have some greenery around. And this little guy was right outside the front door one…