Pondering on the porch in the swing. It’s late afternoon. The sky is full of white and grey wispy clouds. Just a slight purplish and pink tint where the sun is setting. The flock of cardinals are enjoying the feeders and bird baths. A small gathering of doves are bobbing their heads under one feeder,…

I read this short paragraph every night when I go to bed. Been trying to memorize it but haven’t gotten past the first two sentences. I say my prayers, then I read this. The paragraph is from a collection of daily meditations on grief titled Healing After Loss. “I pray to the birds because I…

Sitting in the swing listening to the wind chimes. I think today has the bluest sky I’ve ever seen. Brisk wind is stirring every so often but the sun on my face is hot. I’ve moved over to the swing that’s not in the sun but it’s cold on this side of the porch so…

Sat in the swing this morning and ate my bagel and cantaloupe. Actually stole one of Stew’s plain bagels. I love the blueberry ones but mine were all gone. Day started off with a pretty blue sky but the wind picked up and the sky clouded over. Did not go to grocery store so I’m…

Sitting in the swing mid-morning. Another beautiful day with a cloudless blue sky. Been cleaning the corners of the porch. Having some friends over next weekend for a small party. Aunt Margaret Shaffer use to call a little party a “titty tatty.” I always think of that when I have company. The house is still…

Sitting on the porch and pondering in the porch swing. Lots of birds flitting around. Penelope is surveying her kingdom. Barks every time the mailman comes by. He goes down one side and up the other side on the return trip. Barks at the Ups and Fed X trucks and their drivers and at all…

Sitting on the porch this morning watching my bird friends enjoying their fresh seeds. Trying to distract myself from my chewing gum withdrawal. Don’t need any groceries and don’t have the energy to priss myself up just to hit the Dollar G for gum. The cardinals are so red today. A little fat wren has…

Did not sit on the porch today. Did not do any pondering today. But today was full of happiness and laughter! My niece, well my great-niece, spent the day with me. We had the best time. We laughed all day long. Had bacon, egg, and cheese biscuits for breakfast, compliments of her sweet mother. She…

Sat in the swing this morning…it was really warm. Got hot in the afternoon with high humidity. Took the dog for a walk in the afternoon. Had a sweater on cause the house was cold. Thought I was gonna have to strip down in the yard to keep from passing out! Came back in the…

Sitting on the swing this morning. Vivid blue sky, no clouds but the wind is nippy. Don’t know if I’ll make it long enough to write the column. Gonna get a sweater and come back. Sun is getting closer so maybe I’ll stay out. Older brother came by for his daily visit. We drank coffee…