Hamsters and Gerbils and Pet Mice, Oh My…

Children and small long-tailed pets (or no-tailed, as the case may be) have once again provided a parent with the “cute story”.  The one that will remain with the child forever more.  The one, that as a teeneager, they will roll their eyes and say “Oh, Mom.”  The one, that as an adult, will bring out the [...]

Red, Red Robins

Ground Hog’s Day reently brought the less than surprising news that six more weeks of winter is before us.  (It’s been a week, so make that five more weeks of winter.) Phil has his loyal followers, but my personal sign of spring is the sighting of the first robin of the year.  Two days ago, I [...]

Jigsaw Puzzles

While sorting through the contents of the game closet, a 1500-piece jigsaw puzzle (that, by the way, had never been put together) lay on the shelf, looking pitiful and neglected.  Totally ignored for over 25-years, the quiet snowy day and unhurried atmosphere of the moment led me to make a decision that seemed right at the moment–put the [...]