A Three-handed Job
A Three-handed Job? I arrived early for my appointment, checked in with the receptionist, and prepared to settle into a…
A Stretched-Out Button Hole
It began with a cardigan that would not stay buttoned. A small annoyance, that’s what it was. I would wear…
Bright Spots in My Day
Across the street, a father and son were playing catch. Speeding along on my bike, and turning to head up…
Sunset in the Bighorns
We ate dinner in Cody at a Mexican restaurant with not very Mexican-tasting food. I was enticed by a Google…
Harvesting
When I think I have picked all the beans on one side of the trellis, I walk around to the…
Lost in a Winter Wonderland
Snow had fallen the day before and more was predicted for the morrow, so I was out and about, driving…
Summering
In this season of relaxing, spending time in nature, family gatherings and vacations, a new verb has emerged for me.…
Backsplash
“I love the backsplash!” my friend commented. “So do I!” We paused for a moment to admire it together. We…
Do I or Don’t I?
This winter, I added swimming to my exercise routine. It was slow to become a routine. Some weeks I would…
Snow Covered Cedars
Heavy, wet snow had fallen during the windless night. The branches of the pines in the front yard sagged under…












