Monthly Archives: April 2016

“Grammom, I want to make a ball gown. When can we work on this?” Now, Lauren is twelve years old and I’m wondering why she needs a gown. I decided it was prudent not to ask my question and focus … Continue reading →

He has a way with words for sure at the “turn of phrase” he excels. His inspiration moves us all with his words a story tells. I am lucky once again in life to have met such a wordy guy His postings … Continue reading →

The walk was slower than usual.  But that was very well as it was a most beautiful autumn day.  Golden leaves all around so, ” lets keep on walking”, she said.  And walk we did.  Suddenly she said, ” I need … Continue reading →

The Recipe Cards At the age of twenty I married.  Overnight I had transformed from student to homemaker, a role for which I had no training or instruction.  Having to prepare three meals a day was a daunting task for … Continue reading →

White Gardenias by Linda Puffenberger White gardenias were my mother’s favorite flower. It’s an old-fashioned aromatic flower with an intoxicating fragrance — one that Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, would be proud of. One could even go so far … Continue reading →

I could see that he was agitated. He sat erect and his eyes darted around the room. I took my usual seat on the side of his bed close to the recliner in which he was seated. “I want to … Continue reading →

I attended graduate school at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. I did not want to go back to school and my wife, against my will, sent the letter to FSU that got me a Fellowship there. So, there I … Continue reading →

Regrets by Linda  Puffenberger “Death changes everything,” to quote Dorothy Allison from her book Cavedweller. My father died on May 17,1997. And it did indeed change my life. I had move this 89 year old WWII veteran from Indiana to … Continue reading →

Dear Joan, I miss you terribly since you passed away last November. We shared so much as sisters. So many fond memories, it’s hard to pick. But I’ll limit myself to three. Five years ago you invited my husband and I to … Continue reading →

Dear Nana, Countless times I think of you and the loving guidance you provided over the years, especially in the kitchen, your favorite place in the house. So many memories of our “kitchen kapers” are stored in my head. Our … Continue reading →

My Mentor When I inquired, you spent time. When I returned, you used my name. When I enrolled, you oriented me. When I asked, you advised. When I was troubled, you listened. When I erred, you challenged. When I loafed, … Continue reading →

April 5, 2016 Dearest Mom, It is hard to believe that it has been 29 years since we have corresponded! Of course, I think about you a lot and treasure you, as if you were still here. I hoped to … Continue reading →

God’s Creation – a Parable God created all that is in the universe and universes within universes. This experiment is metamorphosizing to this very day. God needed help in controlling his creation and experimented with various approaches to find a … Continue reading →

Ode to Hale-Bopp   Surprise solitary sojourner Silently stealing across the evening sky A pilgrim from primordial space   Oh, white tailed serpent What tales do you have to tell? Why not stay a while and talk to me?   … Continue reading →

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Deep Rivers of Time   Deep rivers of time swirling swiftly though our lives Carrying us through churning, uncharted seas Eroding our health, our looks, our minds While we rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic … Continue reading →

  Stardust   “We are all made from stardust: Every element, rock, animal, plant, fungus, bacterium, virus, and us. Everything. Stardust is born from the explosion of stars that run out of fuel. The sun dies, shooting seeds of life across the universe. It is part … Continue reading →

Psalm 5762   God, You have created a universe, infinite, complex and beyond our understanding May we, made from this sea of matter, energy and space, recognize our closeness to You   God, You have created galaxies, stars and planets … Continue reading →