I relished a trip to Amherst, Massachusetts, a few years ago with my family. A long-time writing heroine of mine, … More
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Why I Love Billy, Part 2
Here’s another reason I love Billy Collins…
Why I Love Billy
“But tonight, the lion of contentment has placed a warm heavy paw on my chest…” This is why I … More
Dawn… Each One Uncommon
In case you missed dawn this morning, this is what it looked like from my frontyard. Not knowing when … More
Slice of Life
Here’s a slice of life. I have been sitting by the fire all day in this big chair, reading. Pure … More
Tapping Bird
For two days, a little, lost cardinal has been tapping on our front door, trying to get in. He … More
‘Setting Sail’
It is the holiday season, and everyone is thinking about holiday stuff. Very few are thinking about “Setting Sail ” … More
100 Simple Things (just the first ten)
“Sunset at Sea” by Monet 1) I love art and get lost in it, could study one great piece for … More
‘I’m Nobody. Who are You?’
Britney Spears, uh, no uh, Lindsay Lohan, uh, no uh, Paris Hilton, uh… I’m Nobody. Who are You? by Emily Dickinson … More