Author Archives: Carol

This year, the first of December surprised us. That and a storm, delayed decorating of the outside. Friday we pulled the Christmas boxes from the crawlspace.“When did we purchase three artificial trees?”Asked John.“I don’t know, but they are pretty worn.” I replied.With that in mind, John bought another three foot Christmas tree with lights.Next wasContinue reading “Unwrapping memories December 09, 2024 557 words”

I am not a shopper. If I have a item I need, I open my I Pad and search Amazon for the item. I can ask my smart devise to search for suggestions. If I find what I want, I can ask the A lady to buy it. But this past Friday, With a lightContinue reading “Shopping on black Friday December 2nd 2024 502 words”

Lately, our Thanksgiving celebrations have been quiet and low keyed. We used to gather in Northville at my younger brother’s home. My other two brothers stay closer to home and their family members. All this will change this year. Ruth married Aaron Gould and with this marriage comes another branch of the family that hasContinue reading “Thanksgiving Brings families Together, November 25, 2024 314 words”

Three girls, Cheryll, Carol and Laurel, grew up in a small town in south east Michigan. Though living in the same neighborhood, they went to different schools.They were born within a month of each other. Though they have grown and changed, they are still friends.This the story about my two longest friendships. Despite life’s changes,Continue reading “Three friends turning Seventy November 18, 2024. 625 words”

Today, take time at 11 am pausing to remember those men and women that served their country in the military. Those that returned home and the many that did not.The history of this day is wrapped up in my families history. At the signing of peace terms the allies and Germany stopped hostilities at theContinue reading “Veteran’s Day November 11, 2024 483 words”

My Mom was a poll worker when I was growing up. She was a secretary for the township and enjoyed working with numbers. My dad co owned a business in our town, “The Northville Electric Shop” with my grandfather. So on election Tuesday, we kids were expected to watch each other.Early in the morning, momContinue reading “Election Memories November 4th 2024. 449 words”

Fellow poet and artist, Lynda Lambert, advises me to drop seeds of our art and poetry exchange into each interaction. I followed her advise while I was attending the APH Insights Art Show earlier this month. I did not expect such quick growth.I planned to donate my art to a local Michigan organization that encouragedContinue reading “A Dropped Seed Sprouting, October 28, 2024 415 words”

This week, I will turn 70. Taking a cue from several friends and family, I started six months ago to say I was seventy. In biblical scripture, the number 70 is seen as perfection or completion. The seventh birthday is considered a milestone in many cultures. It is a time to reflect on life’s. achievementsContinue reading “Facing Seventy , October 21, 2024 345 words”

Ruth dearly wanted to meet and touch one of the many guide dogs at the American Printing House Conference. I went through the list of rules when seeing a guide dog. Talk to the owner, not the dog. Don’t pet or interact with the dog. As long as the harness is worn, the dog isContinue reading “My daughter’s Impressions of Louisville October 14th 2024 649 words”

My daughter Ruth and I have never taken a vacation just the two of us. When John couldn’t travel, I asked Ruth is she would want to go. She was excited so we flew last week to Kentucky to attend and present my art in the American Printing House In Sights Art show. Aaron, droppedContinue reading “Louisville October 7th, 2024. 547 words”