Author Archives: janets123

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About janets123

Children's writer, newspaper columnist, essayist, poet, storyteller

Who Is Everybody?

Posted on October 15, 2013 by janets123

I recently heard a newscaster say that, “Everyone is complaining about…” something our national lawmakers had done and I thought, Wait a minute! I’m not complaining. Where did she get the idea I was protesting? Then I came to myself and realized … Continue reading →

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Fighting a Ferocious Fiend

Posted on October 4, 2013 by janets123

Mr. Tom, the semi-feral, half-grown kitten has adapted to a life dependent upon people. He is almost adopted, pending his willingness to submit to the vet. We feed him and protect him as much as we can, as much as … Continue reading →

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Promise Breakers

Posted on September 26, 2013 by janets123

A wise man I once knew, said he would never discuss nebulous plans in front of his children, lest they be disappointed. “People,” he said, “don’t hear what you say. They hear what they think you mean.” A famous man … Continue reading →

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Returning Dust

Posted on September 13, 2013 by janets123

I detest dust! Nothing is much uglier than a dark and beautiful piece of wood lightly coated with the fine particulate matter we call dust. Getting it off is called dusting furniture. I don’t like that either. I’ve been known … Continue reading →

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The Skin We’re In

Posted on September 5, 2013 by janets123

I am often surprised by people, animals and things that don’t meet the expectations I’ve put on them. At my age, you’d think I would have learned not to have any prejudices. There are names I don’t particularly like because … Continue reading →

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Places We’ve Been

Posted on August 3, 2013 by janets123

Mr. Tom, the half-grown feral kitten I’ve taken in, bit my hand this morning. Last week he scratched my leg. Both times I immediately bopped his head (like a good momma cat) and he backed away, apologizing with body language. … Continue reading →

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Anticipation

Posted on July 26, 2013 by janets123

We just booked a marvelous, overseas holiday and I’m simply bubbling over with anticipation, even though we won’t travel until cool weather. I have all summer to look forward to our autumn adventure! I’ve already bought an inflatable neck pillow, … Continue reading →

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Deep Roots

Posted on July 6, 2013 by janets123

Clearing our patio and flower beds of unwanted weeds, I discovered native Texas plants have deep roots. Many of them also have stickers and burrs to deter my efforts at eradication. One has to admire a weed for its tenacity. … Continue reading →

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The Start Over

Posted on June 21, 2013 by janets123

During recent evenings, I have been knitting dishcloths for my aunt. Fascinated, my husband remarked, “Who would ever think of making fabric like that?” This sparked discussion about the origins of knitting, crochet and macramé. I began to speculate about … Continue reading →

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Where Are You, Mr. Tom?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by janets123

The new cat at our door is gray and white and we know little about him except he’s a shy little boy. I’ve dubbed him “Mr. Tom.” He stumbled across the bowl in which I feed the neighbor’s cat, when … Continue reading →

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