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Groundhogs and Second Chances
Every February 2, it’s the same old thing. I’m not talking about the over-hyped hoopla surrounding the appearance of Punxsutawney Phil, the famous (infamous?) groundhog from Pennsylvania. Today’s entry isn’t as rooted in superstition or tradition as the emergence of the…
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Hanging on for Dear Life
The north wind was strong and fierce, swirling and gusting, moving lawn chairs and tables, and “rearranging” the potted plants of Johnny Jump-ups that bravely decorated the patio. The predicted cold front, what we Texans call a blue norther arrived as…
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Peridot
Wistful envy suffused my face as I walked the aisles of the local Woolworth’s variety store. My favorite red Keds (the ones with the rubber toes) barely made a sound on the polished wood floors. It was an August afternoon in…
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Hugging Trees… Mesquite Trees That Is
Last week’s Earth Day marked the 50th anniversary of the day when millions of people joined together to focus attention on environmental issues. Though sometimes associated with radical ideas, for the most part Earth Day remains an occasion for peaceful events…
