Suprise Me

Oh, there’s also a swan (a brave tenor) who sings of roasting in agony on a spit. Read More

So far, I haven’t had any desire to have my DNA tested, even though so many other people I know are doing it. I don’t really want that information falling into the wrong hands, and more importantly, I don’t think I would find out anything about my ancestry that I don’t already know. However, there’s… Read More

Where did our community go? Read More

Virtual schooling has been judged to be a failure for many children, especially those disadvantaged by ability or challenging circumstances in their home lives. Read More

Roussel was tall, elegant, very perceptive and demanding, but always kind and encouraging.  Read More

I recall none of it. Read More

As I drove home, I noticed all the lights blurred with huge halos, and, although I knew where I was, I couldn't read the freeway signs ... Read More

My mother volunteered, or was more likely pressured, into becoming the assistant den mother--a less likely role for her I can't imagine. Read More

I don’t remember ever feeling cold when I played outside on snowy days as a child. I know my kids and grandkids could enjoy it for hours. Even my granddogs loved a snowy day. Read More

Most of that evening is forgotten except for the music. Read More