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The Many Wonders of Tea

When I was a young girl I seem to recall my mom making me tea whenever I had a cold, a stomach ache or if I was just under the weather.  Mom’s tea with a touch of honey and a

Posted in Essays

My Father’s Daughter

I can’t remember just what age I was when I became aware that my dad was my all-time hero.  He just was. Since I was an only child for 11 years, I was both daughter and son rolled into one.  I would

Posted in Essays

The Many Wonders of Tea

When I was a young girl I seem to recall my mom making me tea whenever I had a cold, a stomach ache or if I was just under the weather.  Mom’s tea with a touch of honey and a

Posted in Essays

Turn the Page

Lofty goals Dare I indulge Climb out on that ledge Throw caution to the wind Will I fall or will I fly No matter which My obsession to try Used to be easy Decisions to make But aging can daunt

Posted in Poetry

The Kitchen Protégé

You were the best Right from the start You helped to nurture me With your generous heart. So much to share I asked of you Your smile—Your reply, It’s only stew. Full of doubt I plowed on And alas there

Posted in Poetry

Orlando

There he sits – in a place to meet, Sharing a smile with anyone who greets him. I navigate amongst the long rows of tables and with purpose – I stop. His eyes are shining as he looks at me.

Posted in Poetry

Hairstyles Through the Years

Decades pass so quickly.  We can say the same for hairstyles too.  When I look at photos of days gone by, I hardly recognize myself.  At the tender age of seven, I am standing next to my grandparents smiling for

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My Favorite Aunt

Throughout the ages there have been numerous famous women called Beatrice. My aunt Beatrice wasn’t famous but nevertheless, she was an icon in my eyes. She wore many hats during her 88 years and pursued all with flair and style.

Posted in Poetry

The Evolution of Mature Women

So when we finally grabble with the fact that estrogen and progesterone are simply a youthful memory, we can get on with Part 2 of the fabulous promises that are awaiting us.  You know the new math sequence where 60

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Perchance a Friendship

My creative juices were slowly ebbing when I decided to consider a course in Chinese Brush painting.  Such a beautiful medium and I felt with the right instructor, my hidden artistic talents would be unearthed and before I would know

Posted in Short Stories