The Witches Are Back
It’s Halloween — time for the neighborhood witches to take flight. And then park. What? You were expecting brooms? I don’t know about your neighborhood, but the witches here have gone high tech.
If Mailboxes Could Talk
Mailboxes share important milestones in our lives. They know about the birthday parties we are invited to, the happy graduations we attend, the weddings we are thrilled about. They know about the gifts we order and the gifts we receive. … Continued
Pirates vs. Marines #2
We have more pirates in the neighborhood. But we also have more Marines. Law and order prevails.
Roadside Stories #2
I am a very curious person. I see the things that are left by the side of the road and wonder, “What’s the story behind that?” But sometimes, I don’t have to wonder. Sometimes, the story is already written for … Continued
Insects in Jars
Catching bugs is one of the great pleasures of childhood. There’s just something fascinating about trying to outwit a cricket. Or watching a ladybug gently walk across your palm. In my neighborhood, people still use mason jars for catching insects. … Continued
A Message to Mothers
The chalk artists were back at work this weekend, and they had a message for all mothers. Enjoy!
You Are Loved
In these trying times, just remember that you are loved. My neighbors don’t want me to forget it. I don’t want you to forget it, either.
The Flower Cross
What a glorious addition to the neighborhood.
A Palm Sunday Stroll
During this COVID lockdown, I miss my church family. I miss the smiles, the greetings, the fellowship. I miss the serenity of sitting with friends in a quiet sanctuary. I miss the sound of my daughter laughing with all her … Continued
Serendipity #5
My grandfather was a man of few words. Whenever we grandkids visited, he never called out a greeting or yelled for us to come join him in the garden. Instead, he would silently crook his finger from across the yard, … Continued