Category Archives: Short Takes on Life

Musings and meanderings, Short takes, MY takes on life

Looking for Pollyanna

Posted on April 20, 2018 by

Most of the time, I am the epitome of optimism. I’ve been accused of being a “Pollyanna” a time or two. I find I’ve written about “hope” at least twenty times since starting this blog six years ago. Often I … Continue reading →

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We are Hoarders, Pack Rats and Junk Collectors

Posted on March 10, 2018 by

I have too many shoes. That is, I have some shoes I can no longer wear and they are taking up space in my closet. When I have things that aren’t being useful, I like to dispose of them. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Living Low Fat

Posted on January 13, 2018 by

I just found out a gallstone is what has been causing all my digestive upsets of late. While we are testing and investigating and deciding if further action is warranted, I have been advised to stick to a diet that … Continue reading →

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The Happiness Factor

Posted on November 30, 2017 by

Traveling during Thanksgiving week, “people watching” at the airports and renewing family acquaintance, I was struck by the unhappiness and discontent around me. Oh, we had a great time, everyone was upbeat and full of smiles, but some faces in … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane

Posted on November 9, 2017 by

The geese fly south and the hummingbirds abandon the blooms of the scarlet sage. It’s time, according to their light-sensitive eyes, no matter North Texas had some record-breaking heat this November. They were right, we remark, as the cool weather … Continue reading →

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A Murder of Crows

Posted on September 23, 2017 by

In the American South, sometimes it is hard to discern the seasons. The calendar can be a loose guide, but it is seldom ever right on time with the weather. There is a meteorological way of naming the seasons but … Continue reading →

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Smelling Time

Posted on August 25, 2017 by

I conjured up an unusual smell this morning, cleaning the coffee maker, dumping the grounds and throwing something in the trash while the garbage disposal was running. I think it was cherry tobacco! Most specifically, it was Mr. Ellis’ cherry … Continue reading →

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