Hours of careful effort had etched the colorful chalk drawings into the sidewalk. They were there to brighten the day of the neighborhood and the mail carrier. They certainly brightened my day. A small gift
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I’m not looking for a dog
So what am I doing here? The first time my answer was simple. I carried in a nearly new bag of dog food. Some flea and tick prevention. A bag of dental chews with just
Read moreLove Springs
I heard that Punxsutawney Phil is predicting an early spring this year. Legend has it that this Pennsylvanian groundhog can predict the approach of spring when he sticks his head out of his den on
Read moreRunning the Hill of Change
“The worst is when the hill is at the end, because you’re already so tired, and then you have this big hill to run up.” I matched my friend’s stride along the trail, but not
Read moreDanger Ahead
Hanging in my bedroom is an inexpensive print of a cowboy on his horse. Both look with trepidation to the left, beyond the frame’s border. The horse’s head is up, ears alert. He chomps the
Read moreRed Light Running – Be Ready When the Light Turns Green
I used to think when I would see a runner stopped by a red light jogging in place that he was merely showing off. Look at that runner, I’d think to myself. He is so
Read moreGetting to the Root of Success
I grew up around a rhubarb patch that grew like weeds. We mowed it down, gave it away, ate as many pies as we could hold, and still that little patch grew like a jungle.
Read moreCoffee, Rocking Chair, and a Squirrel
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor I grabbed a fresh cup of coffee, its hefty aroma calling to me from an ocean of deep thoughts. I stepped out onto my porch. Settling into my rocking chair, I
Read moreNot My Best Evening
It was not my best evening. It was one of those gala events that include a reception and dinner. I knew exactly one person, maybe two if I was hard pressed. The person I knew
Read morePreserving to Persevere
I tightened the apron around my waist waiting for my assignment. Mom peered through her glasses perched at the end of her nose, thumbing through the vintage Ball Canning Guide. The sheer sight of the
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