Monthly Archives: September 2011

I know people who love fall.  They declare this season their favorite time of year.  The leaves are turning, Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner.  With glowing faces they proclaim that there is a crispness to the air, … Continue reading →

My friend Joanie and I met when we were in the 7th grade.  Joanie is tiny, with fine features and a natural grace.  Perhaps her most striking feature is her large, expressive eyes. Always a good five or six inches … Continue reading →

At the risk of beating the subject literally to death, since it is September, and thus the harvest season, I thought I’d bring everyone up to date on my garden experiment.  Here it is:  Officially a flop. But after watching … Continue reading →

For “Labor” Day this year, we are celebrating the birth of our darling granddaughter, Lorelei Mae.  Like most members of our family, Lorelei decided to do things the hard way, including her entrance into the world. With her due date … Continue reading →