My mother spent many hours in The Garden. It was a special place behind the barn on our property in Ames, N.Y. The Garden afforded Mom a place to express herself through nature. “The best place [...]
When I was little, Grandma Moore, my great-grandmother, was the family photographer. When we gathered for special family events with my father’s side of the family, Grandma Moore showed up [...]
As a result of my very first Girl Scout sleep-away camping experience, I knew I wanted to be a Red Cap forever. As a kid, I enjoyed the outdoors. I didn’t mind bugs or worms. But, I did not [...]
Life might go smoother if we all would just follow directions. Teachers give directions. Directions are printed on clothing for washing. And booklets, containing instructions, are included with [...]
In the summer of 2012, I met Dad’s adopted chicken. While at his home up north, my 84-year-old father struck up a love affair with a chicken he named Emily. Dad’s adopted chicken actually lived [...]
I plan to keep laughing. I love to laugh. Sometimes, I laugh during inappropriate moments. I cannot control my outbursts. A tickling sensation starts deep down in my belly. It flits around and [...]
**I like mouth stories Mimi, whispers Max as he nuzzles close to me. I love when I have the opportunity to put my three-year-old grandson Max down for his afternoon nap or when I am the [...]
On My Terms is my 2021 New Year’s resolution. I do not usually make a year-end declaration. I am not a smoker, over-weight, nor do I have any heinous habits that need to be curbed. I have [...]
I think hibernation suits me. I admire the bears, skunks, bees, snakes, and bats who all take a winter break from their daily routine and go into a state of minimal activity. The “true” [...]
We had a storm last week at the beach. The tempest barged in during the night with gusts of wind that rattled the window screens of my second story rental. Relentless rain drops knocked on the [...]
