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September – by Helen Hunt Jackson
The golden-rod is yellow; The corn is turning brown; The trees in apple orchards With fruit are bending down. The gentian’s bluest fringes Are curling in the sun; In dusty pods the milkweed Its hidden silk has spun. The sedges flaunt their harvest, In every meadow nook; And asters by the brook-side Make asters in the brook, From dewy lanes…
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Thanks, Mom & Dad!
Many years ago, when I was in high school, my parents listened to my plea for a new flute. The one I was playing was a “student” model, and I just couldn’t progress on it. One Saturday Dad drove us to a music store – Royal Music, in Royal Oak, MI, about an hour, or so, away from where we lived. I…
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Getting Jazzed
Life is so interesting, don’t you think? Just when you hit a brick wall, an escape route “magically” appears. This week has been a collection of challenges, obstacles and wonder. I’m very excited to see how things unfold. The new project is coming along, and I’ve been collaborating with some of my friends. It’s always fascinating to me to learn…
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Autumn Sunday
As September draws to a close, I can’t help but get a bit sentimental. When I was a girl, my parents would always take us kids to a wonderful cider mill. “Goodison Cider”. Even the name conjures up the smell of freshly made cinnamon doughnuts and the tangy taste of pressed Michigan apples. The mill was off the beaten path, but…
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Being Grateful
Some days are more inspiring than others. Whether it’s physical, mental or spiritual, there are times when we need a little “pick-me-up”. I received one today via email from friends who are vacationing in…wait for it…Barbados! Friends are a wonderful gift. I am certainly grateful for you! – Rose
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Anticipation
Today is an exciting day! I will be speaking with Athena Dean Holtz of Redemption Press regarding the projects. I keep looking at the clock, but the wait is actually fun. Anticipation is a good thing. According to Dictionary.com, the 2nd and 3rd definitions for anticipation are: “2. realization in advance…3. expectation or hope…” Now you tell me – doesn’t…
