After watching a Chinese Crested dog dance on its hind legs and an adorable Dachshund open kitchen cabinet drawers in “Funny Dog Videos,” I figured I could put together a pretty good show using my dogs, past and present. I’d begin with Bing, the 96 lb. chocolate lab who grew up with my children. Bing’s most infamous antic involved an... READ MORE >
Many things have changed since 2010. I still used a flip-phone. Direct TV provided all the entertainment anyone needed; Alexa was a girl’s name, and “streaming” was something a creek did. I signed up for “Facebook” to keep in touch with friends and see grandchildren’s photos. As the last decade surged ahead, I changed with it, although reluctantly. I finally... READ MORE >
When I was young, I went all out for the holiday season. The house was decorated in festive Christmas garb; the tree was filled with shimmering ornaments, colored lights wrapped around the window frames, candles were lit on the table. A centerpiece of pine boughs and red ribbons adorned the table. On Christmas Eve, the whole family dressed in finery.... READ MORE >
I gave the turkey drumstick a brisk yank to see if the bird was done. It should have been. I’d followed my normal procedure, but to my surprise, the meat was still slightly bloody. I almost went into shock. I’m a self-proclaimed “master turkey roaster,” and now this? I’ve cooked all sizes of turkeys up to 25 pounds, and they’ve... READ MORE >
As I opened a box of old faded photographs, an 8”x10” picture in a sturdy cardboard frame fell to the floor. Picking it up, I chuckled when I saw it. There they were—my father and his seven brothers. My crazy uncles. They were wearing suits so I’d guess they’d been at a funeral. Their normal attire was overalls. Their solemn... READ MORE >
On a recent cold windy day, I checked my Facebook page and found a large number of people had posted photos of hearty meals; soups, stews casseroles, thick crusty breads. Autumn has definitely arrived. Everybody’s thinking about comfort food. Comfort food, there’s nothing like it especially when the gray chill of November arrives. It’s that time of the year when... READ MORE >
Bright orange and yellow flames were leaping in the air, glowing embers and a full moon overhead. What’s better than a bonfire and what’s more perfect in autumn than a big blazing bonfire with stars and a full moon. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of enjoying two bonfires: no full moon but a sky filled with bright stars... READ MORE >
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d ever have a book published, but Tucker Lake Chronicle was published last spring and is doing quite well. I would be perfectly happy somewhere in a cave, hunched over a laptop making up stories. The reality is that authors are expected to attend book signings, give readings and chat with book... READ MORE >
Seven years have passed and my hoya plant is finally blooming again. It’s only one cluster of fragrant waxy pink flowers but I’m always thrilled with any bloom that develops on this unique plant. The hoya is a popular houseplant of Asian origin. My grandmother brought the ancestor of this one from the old country. The family called it “The... READ MORE >
I knew, even before I stepped into the veterinarian’s office that Mr. Magoo, my pug, had gained weight, but I was shocked to discover how much. As I struggled to make him stand still on the scale (which he never did) he suddenly looked much chubbier than I’d realized, and when the scale’s needle finally settled, I was shocked to... READ MORE >
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