Monthly Archives: June 2026

On the eve of the longest day, a small fawn was born in our little woods. She followed her mother to a neighbor’s yard as the sun set. Bathing the couple with golden light. I named the little one, Solstice.Last evening, an old tom turkey spent a half hour preening, fluffing, and spreading his wings.Continue reading “Babes at play June 29, 2026 325 words”

The maple chest of drawers was designed and handcrafted for Great-Grandfather Walter’s bride on her wedding day. It was one and a half meters tall and two meters across. The number of drawers, small on the top, with larger drawers on both sides and across the bottom, fit snuggly in their place. The wood cameContinue reading “Memory of a bureau June 22, 2026 584 words,”

National Nature Photography Day, June 15th, 2026 under 250 words Today we are encouraged to take the time to take a walk and photograph some of the plants and animals you encounter. I have selected five photos of my nature walks. I have included five postcard poems to go with them. Enjoy this virtual walk.Continue reading “National Nature Photography Day”

In my life, I have many friends, but only a handful of best friends. Growing up, I had two best friends: Cheryll and Laurel lived in my neighborhood. Neither of them went to the same school as I did. I went to Catholic school. Laurel attended Lutheran school, and Cheryll attended public school. Our bondingContinue reading “Best friends day June 8th 2026 419 words”

My grandfather, Clifford Turnbull, was the historian of the Turnbulls. He researched and had several stories of the origin of the name Turnbull. My ancestor, William, saved Robert Bruce, the heir to the throne, from a charging bull. As a reward, he was given lands and the name and crest of Turning the Bull. TheContinue reading “Ancestor lore, June 1st, 2026. 558 words”