Monthly Archives: November 2020

December 1, 2020 Advent The word advent means to wait for an event, person or thing. There are many events that we are waiting for this year. We wait for a vaccine from drug companies. We wait for a treatment that will cut down the mortality of this virus. We hope and wait. We waitContinue reading “December 1, 2020 Advent”

Seasons greetings from Odessa, Texas.  This year has been one of many challenges. Never before in our lifetime have we faced the monumental surge of calamities that has been visited on this nation.  The year began in the midst of the impeachment debacle, which finally ground to a halt when the Senate refused to convictContinue reading “James Campbell guest blogger 11/25/2020”

Being Thankful November 24, 2020A couple of days ago, a fellow writer, James Campbell, wrote an essay. It reminded readers that the year 2020 started with impeachment proceedings, accusations of wrong doing by Hunter Biden and finally economic disruptions and life loss due to the Corona Virus. We have had to practice physical and socialContinue reading “November 26, 2020 Being Thankful”

This appeared in the Newsreel audio magazine this month. I have printed it for your enjoyment.below there is an audio file of me reading the piece. In case you are wondering, this was a true story and I did make little socks with candy this year. The case of the stinky chickensNo, I do notContinue reading “November 24,2020 The Case Of the Stinky Chickens”

We are in the middle of a Virus spike. The health authorities have warned against gathering in large groups for the Thanksgiving celebration. The suggestion to stay home ,or celebrate with just one family.It is short of a mandate ,so most people will gather with some responsibility . This includes me.I have quarantined this week.Continue reading “November 19, 2020 Personal Choice”

The voting is complete. The people have spoken. We as a country are grateful to the poll workers, observers and vote counters that worked long hours to assure a fair election. There is one group that has been overlooked. The United Postal Service.As the Post Master General Louis DeJoy, ordered equipment to be removed andContinue reading “A Thanks for a job well done November 17, 2020”

Dear Readers,   I was a guest blogger on Joan Miles’s blog. Please check out this blog and the amazing woman behind it.The link is below.Carol Farnsworth http://www.jewniquelymyself.com/

Restroom DramaI touched on one of the most difficult and funniest places that a blind person can experience. If you want a small taste of what many visually impaired people experience, close your eyes next time you go into a large bathroom. Can you tell where the stalls are located? How about the sinks? WillContinue reading “November 12th. Restroom Drama”

Veteran’s Day or Armistice Day was special in our home. On the original day, my Mother was born. Her father kept the first pages of the three newspapers in Detroit in remembrance. As a child, I saw the papers framed and hanging in our den. I don’t know when Mom arrived into the world, butContinue reading “Happy Armistice Day November 11, 2020”

Blind Theatrics When I was in my early twenties, I was a part of a community theatre group. We performed musicals once a year in the local theatre.The first year we put on the musical ,”Brigadoon”. I was young enough to be cast as a dancer in the chorus. During the practice sessions, I woreContinue reading “Blind Theatrics November 5, 2020”