Monthly Archives: May 2021

Born: 1764, Maryland Died: 1844 Madison County, Indiana; burial: Mt Tabor Cemetery, Madison County, Indiana. Service: “John Noble was born in Maryland in 1764. He served in the Worchester [militia] of that state as certified by the DAR Index of … Continue reading →

“Fifth Week” is a studio thing: I only teach four lessons to a student, each month; therefore, if a student’s lesson day is Tuesday and there are five Tuesdays in a given month, one of those Tuesday lesson days will … Continue reading →

Sunday’s destination was a shot in the dark: we drove through the countryside into Warren County, ending up coming upon Middletown and Hamilton, down in Butler County, Ohio. Once we got around Hamilton, Ohio, we proceeded to the west into … Continue reading →

It’s only 51-degrees but “Houston, we have made contact with sunshine!” Friday and Saturday, despite being a tourist in Cincinnati and Columbus, the dreary skies, most rain-filled on Friday, would not cease. I was happy but the skies kept trying … Continue reading →

Soggy. Foggy. Cloudy. Chilly. This is not my preferred kind of morning. I am secluded in my study to work, this morning. I would much rather be on the deck, seated in my canvassed rocker, writing at my table beneath … Continue reading →

As I begin writing this morning’s blog entry, the sky is beginning to spit some rain that was not due to arrive until a few hours from now, around 10:30 AM; thus, my deck time will prematurely end. Drafts. But, … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I posted this meme about television, back in the day before there was all night cable news, unless, you were like our home and didn’t have cable until after the eldest child went off to college. I thought we … Continue reading →

(I really love my iPhone’s night shots.

For the longest while, the time on the deck was peaceful with just the sounds of birds singing, the gentle breeze stirring the wind chimes, the lulled swishing sound of traffic from the other side of the house, and the … Continue reading →

I can officially say it’s been a day of succeeding at accomplishing much and making it a great day! I spent the majority of my morning and early afternoon writing. I don’t know that I made much of a dent … Continue reading →

This long awaited public assessment has been addressed many times before in books and other arenas but not from a prominent publication. By  Gillian BrockellMay 1, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. EDT Callie Hawkins had been working at President Lincoln’s Cottage museum … Continue reading →

When I was 9 years old, pop star Mac Davis introduced his hit song, “Stop And Smell The Roses” that had a delightful melody, two key changes, and even despite my young age, a great message. Both Mother and my … Continue reading →

Since 9:00 AM, I’ve been ensconced on the deck with my pen, paper, lap top, coffee, breakfast, water, four napping pooches (Erma rises, periodically to come lay her chin on my knee), a bellowing red breasted-robin, two fluttering golder finches, … Continue reading →

My private teaching part of my day began at 2:00PM and was to conclude at 10:00 PM; however, a “no show” lesson ended the day at 8:30 PM. By 9:00 PM, dinner was finished and I set up shop on … Continue reading →

There is a peaceful, simple solitude with this morning’s seat on the deck, accompanied by the two Seniors, Chief and Erma, at my side, while The Sister, Bailey and Harrigan, explore and sniff their way around the yard. Whenever I … Continue reading →

Since I had no online classes to teach, I braved the never-ending rain shower and took advantage of a major chunk of free time I’m seldom afforded and happily slid from The Haasienda’s borders to the bus stop about 80 … Continue reading →

Yesterday, as I moved about my day trying to stay dry in the rain-soaked Miami Valley and enjoying a sense of newness beyond The Haasienda’s borders, I recognized a number of folks who could not avoid the rain due their … Continue reading →

It’s not quite yet 9:00 AM on this Wednesday morning, my first Wednesday to not teach online class, and I am savoring this gorgeous morning that is all decked out with growing green grass, a brilliant blue sky, leaf-filled branches … Continue reading →

I opened the front door to see a frazzled, exhausted looking young man stepping out of his Spectrum (cable/internet) van and as he rounded the front end of the vehicle, he asked, “Do you mind if I take just five … Continue reading →

I detest this meme: We had technology when I was a kid. Naturally, it was nothing like today’s advancements, but I still had technology that could have diverted my attentions and interests. The difference? I had a mother who understood … Continue reading →

I didn’t feel like venturing out into the world, today, for my usual Friday Fun Day, so I’m enjoying the wonderful weather on the deck, Erma at my side, and listening to the audiobook, A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN OR … Continue reading →

MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Keep goingThere are some days when my own formidable positive mind-set takes a dive and it becomes, for me, much like rock climbing without those tiny little cliffs or ledges with which to grab hold. … Continue reading →