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
Lizard Man’s New Job
In the classic holiday television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Abominable Snowman is out to cause trouble for our reindeer friends. By the end of the story, however, the Bumble (as he’s more affectionately called), has reformed. He even … Continued
Classiest Week at the Curb
The week after Halloween is always the saddest week at the curb. All the streets in the neighborhood are lined with discarded Jack-o-lanterns. Some are funny. Some are strange. But mostly, they’re just old and tired and sad. The week … Continued
Second Least Scary?
I’ve already pointed out the least scary Halloween decoration in the neighborhood. This has to be the second least scary. Minnie Mouse as a vampire. Not the least bit convincing. Sorry.