Author Archives: Carol

It was a cool spring morning on froggy pond. Early risers were practicing swimming and distance hopping. Occasionally there was a tussle when two frogs tried to catch the same fly. But all and all, There was harmony in the froggy pond. Until the Toad family moved in.The toad was one in a circle ofContinue reading “A Froggy Tale August 8 th. 2022 465 words”

Today is the first day of August. Where did the summer go? The past several weekends, I have had invitations to my family’s reunions. I didn’t travel to my brother’s cottage on the Lake Michigan shoreline, I did visit my husband’s brother, Gene at Brohman MI for a Smolinski family reunion. The family and friendsContinue reading “Lazy Days, August 1st, 2022 422 words”

I sit alone in a changing room, waiting for a MRI brain scan to look for the cause of my stroke. I wait, for someone to tell me what to do. Finally a technician tells me to strip and put on hospital scrubs and white socks.“What do I do with my clothes?”“Just leave them onContinue reading “Wicked Wishes 603 words July 25th 2022”

I come from a long line of gardeners. Both of my Grandparents planted a garden to expand their variety of fruits and veggies. Grandpa Heatley would plant beans, cucumbers and tomatoes training them to grow and hang from strings hung on the back fence. His garden resembled a small jungle.Grandpa Turnbull was more organized andContinue reading “Garden Delights”

I have heard these little frogs for years in my part of the country. They are found in all parts of the world except Antarctica. I ran across them this past week by accident.I was on my bike and a young female biker in full biking garb passed me on the path. I did aContinue reading “Tree frogs July 11 th. 336 words”

On July 4th, I have memories of visiting the graves of family members . Both sides of my family had graves locally. My mother would bring a plant and spend some quiet time besides each plot. My dad would walk among the graves stopping here and there, lost in a memory.As a child and aContinue reading “Connections July 4th, 2022 396 Words”

Today is Helen Keller’s birthday. Most people know of the advocacy and accomplishments of this remarkable woman. But there are many others who paved the way for the blind to be taught to live and have careers. One of these individuals was Roberta Griffen.Roberta was born in 1867 in Pittsburgh Pa. Little is known aboutContinue reading “Roberta Griffen, early avocate for the blind, June 27, 2022 515 words”

When I was little, my favorite flavor was chocolate. Being one of five children, I was limited to getting chocolate on holidays and my birthday. Chocolate made me happy. I was born with glaucoma. Twice a year, I had to have an eye exam and my eye pressure checked. The doctor wanted an easy patient,Continue reading “Favorite Flavor June 20, 2022 Under 200 words”

How does a blind gardener locate, plant and maintain a garden space? Depending on your ability and desire for seasonal plants, most people can enjoy fresh produce. I have a small garden space enclosed to prevent animals from gathering the greenery. I plant cucumbers on a trellis so the fruit hangs down and forms longContinue reading “HOW DOES THE GARDEN GROW 6-13-2022 410 WORDS”

The start of summer signaled the end of school and time to relax for most kids, not for our family. It was time to sign up for summer programs with the Recreation Department. We had the options to join a baseball team, sign up to go on bus trips to Bell Isle, the Detroit ZooContinue reading “Northville Recreation June 6, 2022”