Six Polka-dotted Tumblers
Six polka-dotted tumblers stare at me through the glass doors of my kitchen hutch. The tall containers no longer grace the circular oak table in the back corner of the wrap-around porch of my [...]
Dad’s Adopted Chicken
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 [...]
Twelve Days of Christmas: Second Day
(Now as we go to the second verse, keep in mind that I grew up in Ames, New York where the snow comes early and stays way too long. Cabin fever can set in and outdoor fun needs the right [...]
Lessons from a Small Town: Healthcare
Initial Healthcare Birth: November 10, 1952 Location: Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville, NY. Weight: 6lbs. 13ozs. Medical cost: $72.95. My Mom said mine was an uneventful birth. When my [...]