Do not remove the clapper from the bell —

Having to do with tea and treats — I have never thought of myself as being obsessive, but when it comes to my daily cup of tea, I plead guilty. I like things to be balanced in my life, whenever possible. This leads to a strong desire to have things “come out even”. As far as my cup…

The memory of writing it still makes me smile! — When I was 10 years old, back in 1961, I was like so many girls, crazy about horses. Living in a city with no easy access to flesh-and-blood horses, I read every book about horses I could get from the local public library. My very favorite writer about horses was…

And a moment of connection —

The reason is not always evident —

Trying to understand my cats —

If so, I scarcely see them — Are there shadows in summer? If so, I scarcely see them. Like a child, too often my attention is drawn to what is bright and new. But in winter there is little to snare my curious eyes except the sprawling shadows beneath the naked trees. Shifting and amorphous, engendered by…

Sometimes even more than performances —

Here’s why —