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In the past month, there have been several news stories about a four acre plot of perennials planted by a farming family as a living memorial to their deceased family members.The field has become a go to sight for it’s natural beauty. Located between a blueberry field and the country cemetery, it calls locals andContinue reading “July 16, 2020 Beauty of the field”

Entering a room of a Monet art exhibit, I am surrounded by wheastacks.They differ in amount of light, and season.The effect of using the same outdoor subject to study the minute changes.The 14 pictures gave me a feeling of serenity and calmness.In my poetry, do I give such detail to my subject?Monet painted scenes closeContinue reading “July 14, 2020. Wheat Stacks”

Today my parents would have been married. 79 years. Though they loved each other, they were opposites in temperament. My father grew up in a family that had their needs met in the depression. He never wanted for food or pocket money.My mother was one of 6 children. Her parents struggled to make ends meatContinue reading “July 9th, 2020, Two Opposites”

We are starting our second week of plus 90’s.. It is hard to get up early to do outdoor chores in the cool of the day. The humidity level hovers in this cool time in the 70s. The world seems to be slowing down and the conflicts are not limited to the shade. I notedContinue reading “July 7, 2020 Baby It is Hot Outside”

As we approach the celebration of our nation’s birth, I wonder if equality is an ideal to strive for.The differences between gender and race are highlighted in the news and social media. But what of the subtle discrimination of age, physical and mental issues. As a deaf/ blind woman, I have had many circumstances thatContinue reading “July 2,2020 Can there Ever be Equality?”

One hundred years ago commercial radio exploded in large cities and surrounding towns. In Detroit othe station WJR started broadcasting in May of 1922. My Grandfather wired and hooked up speakers to bring the miracle of radio to his small town. Friends and neighbors came to witness.Whether this new radio would work in their smallContinue reading “June 30 2020 Times will Never be the same”

Blind Wash Woman I am asked,”How do you know when to wash an item?” I have several ways to tell if an article of clothing needs washing. First , I will sniff the cloth. Items like towels and dish clothes may have a musty smell, likewise clothing or bedding that has not been used forContinue reading “June 25, 2020 The Blind Washwoman”

Grandpa Memories Cherry Pipe smoketall metal lace up bootin pain but never showing ithe delighted in the singing of his granddaughtersneaking her a mint Life Saver after a songHe always had a smile and story for me.Grandpa’s Barber Shop My Grandpa Al was a barber all his life. He was the eldest of 5 brothers.Continue reading “June 23 2020, Grandpa Al”

I was blessed with two grandpas as well as my Dad growing up. Grandpa Al was a tease and loved to recite and sing. He would pay me a dime to entertain the men in his barber shop. The custermers would make suggestions and clap after my rendition.This was my first taste of applause.Grandpa CliffContinue reading “Daddies are a girls best friend”

As many states are removing restrictions regarding hair salons, barbar shops and tattoo parlors. I find that I am also breaking out of my home to explore the world. I have the option to use a cane while walking with my husband. I find it hard to understand how in 7 weeks, my body hasContinue reading “June 16, 2020 Break Out”