Red Heifers, Zealots and Holy War

The media and politics of late have been focused on a conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel. Any American paying attention could tell you about the beginning and continuing of the conflict. Pro-Palestine protesters turn up to various places to condemn wartime brutalities against civilians in Gaza, while Israel supporters advocate Israel’s … Continue reading →

YouTube Doomsday Prophecies

A confession: I enjoy watching YouTube videos on strange and out-of-the-ordinary subject matter. I’ve always enjoyed mysteries and I enjoy exploring the unknown. Videos on conspiracy theories, religious prophecies, ancient mysteries, hidden knowledge, bigfoot, UFO sightings, the paranormal, the supernatural, and alien abductions usually draw my interest. YouTube is a delightfully deep-spiraling rabbit hole for … Continue reading →

Could Dolly Parton Unite a Divided US?

This is not a serious question. It is just a musing contemplating whether a beloved celebrity like Dolly Parton with her brand of “Dollitics” could do what obviously our elected politicians cannot, which is encoraging this country to adopt the 3Cs of civility, courtesy, and compassion. If you are wondering what “Dollitics” is, it is … Continue reading →

Old Me: Butter fingers

I made a decision long ago that I would not go gracefully into old age but would kick back at it like a barnyard mule taking down a fence with full force of will. I thought that this would be an easy feat for me since longevity, at least on Mom’s side, runs in the … Continue reading →

Reflections of a Funeral

Many of us avoid the thought of death, and especially the thought of our own end. Yet, sooner or later, death demands our attention. My cousin died in a car wreck last week. Her sudden death seems so cruelly unfair given that she was just 27 years old with two small children. Her whole life … Continue reading →

I Think Larry Is Dead

I should probably explain who Larry is, and why I think he’s dead. Ok. Read on. I live in the country, in the midst of woods and crops. It is impossible to live where I live and not have “critters” inhabit our living space. Common invaders include bugs, mice, lizards, and on one occasion, much … Continue reading →

Another Fleeting Summer

I am a summer soul and always have been. My earliest summer memories are from being allowed to go barefoot outside and chasing after fireflies lighting up the night sky. Back then we would catch them in a jar with holes in the lid just long enough to form a blinking lantern before mom would … Continue reading →

Death by Chihuahua

There are two dogs in my family. One is a Doberman. The other is a chihuahua. I sometimes think one of them is trying to kill me. Not the Doberman. The chihuahua. Just joking. It is not intentional, of course, but nonetheless, she’s the reason that I may fall and break my neck, or worse. … Continue reading →