Seen any reindeer bikers lately? On my walk today (taking my own advice to get out and walk to aid my writing process), I saw this happy-go-lucky reindeer pushing the pedals. Yes, folks, there is no end, it seems, to creating unusual Christmas yard ornaments. It could be worse, I … [Read more…]
Once upon a time, I selected three poems that struck me with their musicality. I typed the poems on the same page—each one being fairly short—and hung the page in plain sight. My intention: memorize each one. It’s been a long time since I did that, and I can’t say my recall … [Read more…]
I couldn’t resist passing on this list of questions posted in a nearby eye glasses shop. Behind the counter, taped to a shelf, a simple piece of white paper poses the questions: Is It True? Is It Kind? Is It Necessary? I’m assuming that “it” refers to words and actions the … [Read more…]
What do Irish wear? When I was growing up, our Roman Catholic family, like many others, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by wearing something green. I think the green theme comes from the green shamrocks that famously grow in Ireland. (And maybe the green eyes in the Irish gene pool). My mother’s mother was … [Read more…]
First, happy birthday today to Hoyt, my extraordinary husband and love of my life. A few years ago, Hoyt and I visited Kells, a village in Ireland. Beautiful, green, moody, Ireland! Here’s a gift from Ireland. You may know of the famous Book of Kells, an extraordinary version of the four … [Read more…]