Sometimes It’s a Box of Books…
…And sometimes it’s a cat.
Cool Water
Summer is officially here, and we’re thrilled to have cool water here in the neighborhood. It’s cool, man. Real cool.
This Is Not Not Marcelle
Yes, I know the title has a double negative in it. And yes, I know double negatives are usually confusing to the reader. But there’s a really good reason for it. It has to do with turtles. Longtime readers of … Continued
Little White Duck
When I was a child, we used to sing a bouncy little song — a lot — about a little white duck. The tune was happy, and even the duck herself was happy. I know, because she took a bite … Continued
Gnome Sweet Home
I love walking in winter. Some people might find the winter landscape to be dreary, stark or cold. But, if you know where to look, you can still find magic. Look there. Is that just a hollow tree? Or is … Continued
Super Bowl Snacks
Super Bowl Sunday is coming up. If you’ve already bought the chips, I know where you can buy the dip.
Year of the Rabbit
Excuse me while I use a big word. Crepuscular. That’s the word for animals that are active at twilight. Like rabbits. When my oldest was little, she hated being confined in a stroller. So instead of saying we were going … Continued
Stick People in Winter
Our neighborhood is filled with stick people. They’re just like the rest of us, really. Except in the winter. Then, they’re apparently more accident-prone.
The Color Red
The showiness of summer flowers is long gone, and the flamboyance of fall leaves has faded away. That leaves us with the winter landscape. In this world of bare limbs and gray skies, red stands out. It’s just that bright … Continued
