I Do Miss Bookstores
In April, I went in for my regular doctor’s visit. When she asked how I was, I told her that I felt like I was on the edge of depression....
Teachers
It’s the month of May! Graduation is coming, and Mother’s Day just passed. My mama is gone, but I remember how she made efforts to teach...
Making Meaning Out of the World
Let me begin by saying I believe in poetry. It is the way some of us make meaning out of the messiness of the world. I think it helps me...
The Gift
A man handed me a mask. Next, he took my temperature and asked a series of questions to make sure I felt good. Afterwards, I walked past...
Bouncing Back!
Where I live in the Ozarks, we do not yet have greening trees, but we do have bursting daffodils! Nature is determined to do her ancient...
Walnuts & How I Remember It
The sky grew darker in the afternoon. Then the rain and wind began to wham the black walnuts onto the rooftop. I stayed inside, watching...
Thank You, Dear Readers
On November 7 in 2016, I set up a blog on my website. I have posted to it weekly ever since then. The posts turned out to be flash...
House, 1957
For hours after supper, my brothers and sisters and I played in the front yard. The side yard was for hanging clothes. The back yard, for...
When I Awaken in the Night…
I have a little plan I usually follow. First, I pray for anyone who comes to mind. Then I try to fall back asleep. If that does not work...
Teachers and Kids
I talked with my husband on the porch in front of the elephant ears. “Jimmy, who was your first grade teacher?” I asked. “Mrs. Davis.”...