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”
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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?”
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”
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”
NATURE’S FIREWORKS
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”
CHEESE TAX
“Winston’s here!” I called out to my husband Steven and son Alex as I stood by the front window. Our friends were going on a trip and we were going to be dog sitting. I watched as Winston came trotting up our sidewalk, pausing a moment to get some momentum up, before climbing our frontContinue reading “CHEESE TAX”
SPECIAL DELIVERY
My phone chimed that someone was at our side door. “Are you expecting someone?” I called to my son Alex as I picked up my phone to see who was captured on our Ring doorbell. “No.” He called back. When I looked at the camera no one was on the side porch. “That’s weird.” IContinue reading “SPECIAL DELIVERY”
FINDER OF LOST THINGS
“Do you know where the silver cooler bag is?” My son Alex called to me from the kitchen. I grabbed the remote and muted the show I was watching. “Pantry cabinet, bottom shelf, under my Mom’s blue Dutch oven pot.” I called back from the living room. I kept the show muted until I heardContinue reading “FINDER OF LOST THINGS”
YOU’VE GOT MAIL
I had just finished addressing an envelope to my sister. The stamp was already attached and as I stood up from my chair, licking the envelope closed, I began walking towards the front door. My son Alex caught up with me when I was halfway out the door. “Where are you going?” He asked asContinue reading “YOU’VE GOT MAIL”
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