"I thought we agreed no more secrets," said Calla's mother, Joy. Calla knew that inevitably one of the children would spill the beans to his or her parents, and Jeffrey would have to "go away," an adult euphemism for his being killed. As long as he remained one of the secrets only the children knew,... Continue Reading →
Once I believed the very old saying I learned That Necessity is the mother of invention, But as I walked the aisles of the big box stores, It's more likely that Profit is the father of intention. So many geegaws and whatchamacallits to buy, What are the necessities that drive their demand? For, as I... Continue Reading →
From the gridiron to the rocking chair Is a roundabout that I would not suggest. The money was good and fame even better, But was it worth the pain that steals my rest? That's the question that so many ask me, When they see that I can find no relief. Let me say that it... Continue Reading →
The water feature above caught my eye in Spain because of the writing covering it. However, there is something tranquil about water features that draw our attention to them and fuel our fascination with them. Several languages were represented, and in one place life is defined in English, but I cannot make out what is... Continue Reading →
October, 2018 in Alicante, Spain I find it humbling that trees outlive humans. Imagine how many people have stood under this tree over the many years professing their love for each other, warning kids to get down before they break something, sharing picnics with families, and mourning the loss of ones. The roots testify to... Continue Reading →
Oh, to see the light in Maui, Hawaii again! Of all the places that we have visited, Maui in Hawaii would be the one I would most love to revisit. There was a light, almost a glow, that seemed much brighter and life-affirming there than anywhere else we have traveled. In this picture, I was... Continue Reading →
The red door at the bed and breakfast where Douglas and I stayed was so inviting. Somehow, the color made it even more so, maybe because red is the color used to portray the heart. We spent our days roaming through the historical areas of beautiful Savannah, Georgia in August. Tired and wanting nothing more... Continue Reading →
Brian and Elizabeth had been excited to go to Sicily, Italy to begin their new life there. Their family and friends were appalled that the young couple chose to move so far from home just to buy a house. But, Elizabeth had seen an ad for houses for one euro, just over a dollar! That's... Continue Reading →
Gin rummy with friends can get quite brutal, Even when the pot is only filled with candy. A more efficient way to keep the peace Has been to keep a bottle of gin real handy. That tends to mellow them out eventually, Bringing their tense competition to a rest. Although candy may seem safer than... Continue Reading →
At one time, we had a professional tax preparer do our taxes, mainly because we worked and owned a home in California. There are so many credits and deductions for that state that I just could not keep up with them, so, to be on the safe side, we hired someone much more knowledgeable. Today,... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 