A Child’s Memory I don’t know about you, but I love all this stuff about space. There’s been many stories in the news lately due the the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. I was five. I remember being glued to the television set to watch something that seemed so incredible it was…
Tick Tock, I’m on the Clock. Eggs to check. Caterpillars to feed. Butterflies to release. Tick Tock, I’m still on the Clock. Jewelry to make. A website to finish. Gallery pieces to mail. Tick Tock, I’m on the Clock Again. School obligations start. A senior year looms. Forms, forms, and more forms. Beckon…
What do you imagine? You are going into the highest government building in your country. It is where your leader resides. What do you expect? What do you imagine? What do you hope for? Is is going to be all pomp and circumstance or folly? I first entered the White House in 1973 at the…
I’ve been thinking a lot about potential lately….. Future Potential, Unrealized Potential, Untapped Potential, or even, Staying because of Potential. It is an odd contemplation. Unrealized potential is a little easier to digest, yet the saddest, because it might not be self determined. This includes those who cannot find their groove, succumb to circumstance, or…
Personally, I like structure and regularity. I am a creature of habit to a great extent. But, lately, I decided to make a few changes. Today’s post will give you an idea of what I mean. After School Garden Club – Since I wrote about this the other day, I will not bore you with…
We had some excitement this week at our house! On Wednesday, my husband called me to “quick come here and bring your camera” while he was getting ready for work. When I met him in our bedroom, I could see what he was excited about! There was a large black animal in the dry creek…
Monarchs are mid-season for breeding here in the mid-west. As usual, I have been checking the milkweed patches in my yard for signs of visitors. So far, it has been slow! Today, I released my first monarch of the season. It’s late. The butterfly was a female and she is still sitting on some phlox…
The English Language In the English language, state is an odd word. Just look at this list of phrases: In what state do you live? He was in a depressed state of mind. Do you know a Head of State? Can you state your case succinctly? In chemistry class, you will learn that water has…
Do you remember Joe Namath? I am dating myself with this post. But, while we travelled back to the mid-west last week from Washington D.C., we lad a layover in Chicago’s Midway Airport. I don’t think we’ve ever travelled through Midway before, but our flights (4 of 6) were hosted by Southwest Airlines for this…