2020 bore witness to the worst of mankind – and yet there was the occasional heroic moment, brief respite and minor miracle. You might have missed them if you only read the headlines. As the year turns over, a possible cure for the current plague appears on the horizon. Timing is everything – but one […]
I am old enough to remember what I refer to as the “golden age” of radio. Lucky, lucky me – because those really were the days. Every December my sister and I would race home from school in order to sit in the breakfast nook and listen to the latest installment of The Cinnamon Bear! […]
As much as I have tried to distract in order to offer my readers much needed cheer, I find that now I need to state my “take” on all this idiocy. First of all, Covid-19 – the fact that we do not have a vaccine is nothing less than a disgrace. I feel so strongly […]
Humanity needs to dream. It is an ability that separates us from lesser creatures. Sometimes, we don’t even realize we have a dream until we stand in the midst of it! I was quite young when I realized this. I was a seventh grader at Sabin Grade School in Portland, Oregon. My teacher was the […]
Years ago, I had two major hobbies: dogs and antiques. I read, showed, and loved my dogs; and collected the antiques, primarily glass and porcelain. All my friends were involved in one or the other. I wrote about the dogs and bought and sold the antiques. Busy life – happy wife! I had a friend […]
And, so life goes on – well, sort of! I find that my biggest hurdle is loneliness. In the beginning I was trying to adjust to being a widow. Now it seems as if I must adjust to getting out of bed each morning! I find that working out on my treadmill is my favorite […]
I am beginning to think that I should have had myself vaccinated when I had my puppies get their shots. They were vaccinated against canine corona – but then they give me kisses all the time so maybe there is a carry over. Meantime, I deal with shopping. Six feet seems to be the magic […]
Why a virus? Well, there is a thought held by some that a virus cleanses the area it inhabits. In its wake it leaves the most fit, the most canny, the most intelligent. Yes, it is harsh and no, we don’t want it. The cure is not to get it in the first place. I […]
I have a collection of Disney figurines – Bambi’s, Thumper’s, Flower’s – all the charming characters given voices to gently teach children about the kindness of life – only hinting occasionally at possible danger. The Disney animals taught us joy, love, and safety, occasionally making us laugh in the bargain. My parents were, I am […]
When I was growing up in the 1940’s, my family lived in a very eclectic neighborhood. It seemed that every dad and/or mom pursued a different occupation. Every family had children and we all played together. At the time, I had no idea I would spend all my formative years in that neighborhood, not leaving […]