I was talking with a young woman, a Southerner, Christian and business woman. She was describing historical research she had…
Girl on the Moors-An Allegory of Adolescence
I usually see something beautiful then paint it. But this time I only saw it in my head, which is…
I Named My One Hormone Ginger
I just turned 71 going on 35 and am often, to my surprise, confronted with romantic invitations. Which I avoid,…
Falling Azaleas and the Voice of God
Azaleas falling “There’s something sad about the falling camellias,” a family member said. This spring, when the azaleas put on…
Passing Ruffians and Old Ladies
Last Sunday, after a particularly uplifting church service, I was walking home down the pleasant tree-canopied streets of Tallahassee, when…
The Real Dr. Suess
Full disclosure: I love this guy. We are apt to think he was just a writer of beginning-reader rhyming books…
Granny Savage Gets Lost in the Ghetto
Do you have a car, to like, DRIVE places? I used to and took it for granted. Now that I…
Draffit Died and I Feel Sad
Draffit Died Draffit was a long haired black retriever mix from a rescue shelter. He died Wednesday. He was fourteen…
Goodbye Gas Powered Cars
None of us likes change, but change doesn’t care what we don’t like, it keeps happening anyway. There once was…
Qanon, the latest apocalyptic cult
Qanon is an apocalyptic cult whose desire is to execute political opponents, which they believe will result in a safe,…
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