Written by: Karen Taylor Sleeping soundly, snuggled in tight, The alarm clock wakes me at morning light. The snooze gives me just nine minutes more, Time to come to before my feet hit the floor. Stumble to the bathroom For a shower and shave, Then to the kitchen For the strong, black coffee I crave. … Continue reading Just Another Day
Month: August 2020
Grandma Mrs. Clem
Written by: Mary LinkWe often made trips to Iowaour relatives to see.There was this little lady thereas sweet as she could be.Her real name was Violetbut we called her Mrs. Clem.She was a special ladyyes, she really was a gem!Her voice was very soft spokenand her smile was big and sweet.A gentle and kind ladythe … Continue reading Grandma Mrs. Clem
Falling
Written by: Nancy Nevinski Falling is a fallacy We say we are falling for someone Falling in love, but we're not We're starting already from a deep, dark place where nothing stirs We yearn for the light For the soft breeze that carries with it the smell of the rain When love does come finally … Continue reading Falling
Enjoy the Fall
Written by: Karen Taylor Summer is over, where did it go? Won’t be long now, we’ll be shoveling snow. This is the greatest season of the year, In case you haven’t noticed fall is here. The students have returned to class, Rogers is throwing pass after pass Harvesting fruit from orchards and groves. Cutting lots … Continue reading Enjoy the Fall
Outhouse
When I first started dating my husband, the word was out that he lived simply. I knew what that meant, but as a strong woman I didn’t care. The first time I visited him at his farm I had the pleasure of using his outhouse. Seeing firsthand how he was able to live there with … Continue reading Outhouse