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THAT’S A GOOD BOX

Our doorbell rang and Steven went to answer it. “Thank you!” I heard him call as he came back inside holding a package. “Who’s it for?” I asked. “Me.” He said as he put the box on the counter top and reached in the drawer to get a knife and slit open the top. “That’sContinue reading “THAT’S A GOOD BOX”

CHARLIE BROWN PUMPKINS

“What’s wrong with all the pumpkins on the front steps?” My husband Steven asked as he walked in the front door. “What do you mean, ‘What’s wrong with them’?” I asked. “They look like they’re melting.” He laughed. “They’re a little misshapen.” I agreed. “But that’s what makes them so beautiful.” I smiled as IContinue reading “CHARLIE BROWN PUMPKINS”

WEB OF STEEL

My son Alex and I were taking a walk through the woods in single file on a narrow path with me in the lead. “STOP! STOP!” I screamed my arms pinwheeling around my head. “What’s wrong?” Alex asked taking a step back and looking around to see what had me so upset. “Spider web!” IContinue reading “WEB OF STEEL”

FALL HARVEST

It was a beautiful fall morning and my son Alex and I were taking advantage of the gorgeous day by sitting on the deck and eating our breakfast. “What are your plans for today?” I asked as I took a bite of my egg sandwich. “Well, even though it’s Saturday, I want to finish upContinue reading “FALL HARVEST”

LOCAL SUMMER

“It’s here.” I sighed as I stood on the boardwalk leaning against the railing looking out at the ocean. I could hear the waves hitting the sandy shoreline and that sound was exactly what I needed. I looked over at my husband Steven who was standing next to me. “Local summer.” I sighed again. “MyContinue reading “LOCAL SUMMER”

WHO’S KNOCKING AT MY DOOR?

It was first thing in the morning and I was rushing around the house trying to get ready for work. I grabbed my bags and water bottle off the chair and headed to the front door calling out “Good-by!” to whoever was in earshot when my son Alex came around the corner. “Be careful! There’sContinue reading “WHO’S KNOCKING AT MY DOOR?”

HEADED SOUTH

“Hey!” My husband Steven called from the kitchen. “The hummingbirds are at your feeder!” I walked into the kitchen and saw Steven standing by the back door. When I went to stand next to him I could see four hummingbirds battling each other for exclusive rights to our nectar. “Why is it that our hummingbirdsContinue reading “HEADED SOUTH”

TOLL ROAD

My son Alex and I were driving out of our development headed for the grocery store when I spotted the lemonade stand up ahead. “Oh, no. They’re still at it! ” I cried and looked over at Alex. “Duck down!” Alex looked around confused. “Duck down? Why?” I didn’t want to slow the car downContinue reading “TOLL ROAD”

HOMEMADE PICKLES

My sister Liz and I were spending a week in Maine. While we were looking through a local gift shop I noticed a section in the store of homemade jams and relishes. I picked up a jar of pickles and held it out to Liz. “Did I tell you about the homemade pickles Alex andContinue reading “HOMEMADE PICKLES”

GETTING VACATION READY

“Okay. I leave for Maine in two days.” I said as I put the bowl of green beans on the table next to the platter of meatloaf. I sat down and looked at both my husband Steven and son Alex. “Can someone please remember to water my geraniums on the back deck?” “I’ll do that.”Continue reading “GETTING VACATION READY”