Last year, the farmer across the road from our subdivision kept cows. I liked to watch the cows grazing in the field. At certain times of the day, they would parade toward the barn. But this year, there are no cows. I can’t watch the cows come home. I think it’s the increased prices in […]
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Before I married, my mother gave me six dish towels. “Here,” she said. “I received a dozen of these when I was married, and I want you to have some.” She and my father married in June 1955. The towels had had some use, but I think my mother mostly kept them aside, not wanting
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After nearly 39 years of marriage, my husband and I no longer have a cat. We had three over the course of those years, and they were all well-loved by us and the kids. We lost the last one last summer. So now we enjoy the antics of our “Grandkitty?” Is that a thing? She’s
Sometimes rural living can be a challenge. When it snows, most people shovel their driveway in order to get their vehicle out. But what if your “driveway” is over 200 feet long? It’s an excellent excuse to stay home and write. Snow day! Chris L. MeyersChris L. Meyers is the author of the Legends of Aeo
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Our tree became a little overgrown in the past years. A tree-trimmer happened by last month and offered to give it a much-needed trim. In translation, that meant, A BUZZ! Hopefully we’ll have some great rain this spring to start this poor tree to a more symmetrical look! Sally JadlowSally Jadlow writes historical fiction, inspirational
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I enjoy watching fish and other aquarium life. It relaxes me, provides wonder, and beauty. But it is also a HUGE commitment of time. Feeding is no big deal, but the partial water changes and cleaning the surfaces once a week is tiresome after a while. The filter itself has to be cleaned at least
My orchid has surprised me this month by blooming early! It was a Mother’s Day gift, and I’m excited to see it blooming for the third year! Hoping last year’s azalea will make a strong comeback, too! Darlene Delucadarlenedeluca.com/
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Kathy DeShon, a veteran teacher of 32 years, shares three tips for parents and teachers to promote your children’s interest in the written word. Kids must learn to read and understand written language to succeed in life. It’s as simple as that. Enjoy the video now, or when you have thirteen minutes. Kathy will discuss
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I like to leave the pampas grass uncut through the winter. Among the dormant trees and lifeless grass, it stands proudly to remind me of the life-filled summer months. I enjoying sitting outside on one of winter’s odd 50-degree days to watch the stalks and plumes sway in the breeze. Chris L. MeyersChris L. Meyers
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When I was in second grade or so, my class sang the old song, “My Grandfather’s Clock,” by Henry Clay Work. The lyrics to the first verse and chorus are My grandfather’s clock was too large for the shelf,So it stood ninety years on the floor;It was taller by half than the old man himself,Though
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