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December 7 — Lest we forget
I awoke early this morning – the clock read 7:00. A few minutes later, I was drinking coffee as I relished the fact that I had no plans for the day. I thought happily that I could be as lazy … Continue reading
What a difference a day makes
Had I not watched television news yesterday, talked to residents of my community, or experienced the wind, rain and hail of the previous night, I might have believed that spring is now in full bloom here in Hot Springs Village, … Continue reading
The Storm’s Aftermath
It was a dark and stormy night last night. March 15, 2024, in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. This morning is grey and dreary. The creek outside my home is flowing fast, and there are puddles of water in the low … Continue reading
Holiday Spirit: Honoring Veterans
Several hundred volunteers from nearby communities gathered Saturday morning, December 16, to place evergreen wreaths at the headstones of military veterans interred at Little Rock National Cemetery. They joined more than two million volunteers and supporters at more than 4,200 … Continue reading
Being at home in the world
Growing up, I had no home. Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t homeless. But I never had a “home town,” a sense of belonging anywhere in particular. As an Army brat. I learned early on that home was wherever I … Continue reading
Another Year Has Passed
Our day began early. We had just spent the first night in our brand new home, and we were eager to get on with the day. There was much to do. The coffee was brewing, and we were entranced by … Continue reading
Challenge: Cleaning out a handbag
Like Fibber McGee’s closet, a woman’s purse can be “enemy territory.” Note: This was first published on Yahoo Contributor’s Network a little over five years ago. I recently ran across it in my files and, because of the demise of … Continue reading
Take a moment . . .
Take a moment on Memorial Day to remember those who gave their lives for this country. ‘ Continue reading
September 12, the day after. . .
The word that I cannot get out of my mind today. No matter what detractors may think or say, we are a resilient people. We may be a nation of defiant individualists; we may complain about conditions – sometimes too … Continue reading
Right Off Main 
They Paid with Their Lives
Freedom Wall Recalls a Dark Time If you lived through the Vietnam Era, or if you had a relative in service during that time, you no doubt know that thousands of Americans gave their lives or were injured during the … Continue reading →