It was dusk and I was heading into the kitchen when I saw a tiny yellow glow on the window of our back door. “Ah…” I came closer and saw that it was a lightning bug, pulsing its light as it looked for a mate. “I think you might be too late.” I said sadlyContinue reading “NATURE’S FIREWORKS”
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PERFECTLY PACKED
My husband Steven and I had just gotten home from a four day vacation. As we were wheeling our suitcases up the front sidewalk our son Alex was at the door to welcome us home. “How was your trip?” He asked as I gave him a quick hug and kiss on the cheek in theContinue reading “PERFECTLY PACKED”
STILL LOCAL SUMMER
It was a beautiful sunny Saturday with the temperatures in the high 70’s. I was out on our back porch in my rocking chair, reading a book. My son Alex popped his head out the door. “Dad and I wanted to go to the boardwalk for an early dinner. Does that sound good to you?”Continue reading “STILL LOCAL SUMMER”
SHERLOCK SKILLS
Our neighbors had gone away on vacation and had asked if we could water their garden while they were away. “Okay, we just have to keep these plants alive for two weeks.” I said to my son Alex as I opened their garden gate. “We’ve got this.” I picked up the hose and turned itContinue reading “SHERLOCK SKILLS”
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