Author Archives: Carol

Last evening Lynda Lambert and I talked about our colloration of a poetry and art exchange. We have written a poem and made an art pice to send in the mail. We are in our seventh month of a year long project. The art is discribed and poems are below. January 7 The first artContinue reading “Art and poems 7-22-24 under 200 words”

My writer’s group was given the word cone to write a six line story or poem using the word at least once. It started me thinking of some of the treats, snacks we enjoyed in the summer.My Mon had a tupperware set of six popcycle shapes with holders and a tray to keep the popcyclesContinue reading “Summer Treats from childhood July 15th 2024 549 words”

July is set aside as National Disabilities Pride Month. Many events and activities will celebrate the diversity and accomplishments of people with disabilities. Many communities will be hosting crafts and food fairs shows. Music, theater and lectures are scheduled throughout the month. People have overcome despite their disabilities. At the end of the month, thereContinue reading “July 7th National disability pride month 251 words”

When one is blind, you rely on your hearing to give you cues to your surroundings. What you hear may not be accurate.My fellow writer, told a story about visiting a new doctor for a physical. Marleen was brought to an examination room to change for a mammogram. As she sat waiting, a wailing noiseContinue reading “Listening for Vision cues July 1, 2024. 387 words”

After a week of temperatures in the nineties and high humidity, I am looking forward to a cool wet start to the week. The west side of Michigan averages 30 to 40 inches yearly. A close by city of Grandville has recorded 38 inches of precipitation so far this year.I noticed our front lawn hadContinue reading “Rainy and Mondays June 24, 2024 356 words”

We celebrate the Summer Solstice this week. The longest day of the year will be on June 21. Here in Michigan, the day will have sixteen hours of sunlight from sunrise to sunset. In some cultures the mid-mummer’s day is filled with dancing, singing, building bonfires and wearing of costumes. Some people will choose toContinue reading “Summer Solstice wedding, June 17, 2024. 333 words”

Flag Day was first celebrated in 1877. The design created by Betsy Ross, was adapted by congress as The country’s flag. Over the years the number of stars have been modified to show the current number of states. The red and white stripes remain constant for the original 13 colonies. It was approved by theContinue reading “History of Flag Day, June 10, 2024 494 words”

June is a month of new beginnings. The month is named after Juno, the Queen of the Roman gods. She is married to the god Jupiter. Juno is the god of marriage, love and fertility. This may be one of the reasons that June is a traditional months to marry.June graduations celebrate a new lifeContinue reading “June is Vusting Out All Over, June 3rd, 2024, 381 words”

Today we remember those of our family and friends that have gone and left this world for another. While we may fondly recall incidents and interactions with the beloved, How many of us remember where their final resting place is? I started to find out.My parents, Rita and Bruce Turnbull are both buried in RuralContinue reading “May 27, 2024, A Day Full of Memories 481 words”

My last year of college, I lived off campus in the student slum area of older homes remodeled for student rentals. I happened to find a large bedroom with a walk-in closet late in the summer. Two other students had the other two bedrooms. We shared a large bathroom with a clawfoot tub. There wasContinue reading “How to make a fire May 20th 2024 514 words”