Yesterday morning I packed up some gear and headed out to visit Terra. The shower was on offer and it was too tempting to resist. The toilet is functioning at the little house in the city, but there is no bathroom sink or tub at the moment; and no hot water. The hot water tank… Continue reading The Lawn
Author: Maggie Turner
Done For Now
Off to a slow start this morning, as I wandered off into reading a book while I was drinking my morning coffee. The title of the book is The Rev. J.W. Loguen, as a slave and as a freeman. A narrative of real life (1859), and I found it fascinating. It serves to remind me… Continue reading Done For Now
Pink
Every lone trip to the little house in the city is a new experience. Some days are good, and some days not so good. Most days are good. Some nights are blessed with a sound, deep sleep and some nights are restless. Most nights offer a sound, deep sleep. This trip began with hot humid… Continue reading Pink
Little Chicks
Decades ago, when my children were wee, I had a close friend with three young children. She drove around town with her kids, referring to them as her “little chicks”, with great affection. One day I heard her say to them, in a VERY public spot, “OK you little peckers, get in the car!” Now,… Continue reading Little Chicks
Unglued
Today is breezy and much cooler. I have showered and feel fantastic! All of the symptoms I experienced during the heat wave have disappeared completely. Last night we slept soundly and deeply, without the air conditioner running. This morning I have cooked for the first time in over a week; a macaroni salad. Sometimes I… Continue reading Unglued