I had picked up a book of historical dates and was looking through it when I heard something rapping at my door. “T’is some visitor and nothing more,” I thought, as I ignored the rapping. It couldn’t be real. No one raps on my door. I supposed that I had spent too much time reading […]

What would you like to read next? How about an interesting and colorful blog? One of the most delightful things about participating in a blogging challenge is the chance to meet other bloggers via the internet. I have truly enjoyed many of the blogs that I have read during this ongoing challenge, and I am pleased

Shortly after 9/11, I sang in a recital at the Community Music School in Buffalo. When I was choosing a song for the recital, I tried to come up with a song that felt inspiring and that gave a positive message of  hope and endurance. One song that has always given me that message is

Today, I went to the farmers’ market. It was one of those summer days that are pure delight. Everything is in bloom. The colors are delightful and dramatic. It was a good day to be outside. The blogging prompt for today was for me to ask you to ask me questions. You could ask about

Today, I thought that I would offer you the first stop on a tour of the United States, via the stupidest laws that I could find online. And what’s even funnier is that these laws are actually still on the books, although I don’t know how many of them can possibly be enforced. Today’s stupid

Yesterday, I went to the Lights for Liberty rally in Buffalo with Jude and Jessica. Jude (pictured here with me) is also known as the Button Lady. She has a machine and she makes all sorts of buttons. She creates buttons for candidates and for various causes. Sometimes, the buttons are poignant, and sometimes, they

Inspiration. It is so necessary to have it, but where does it come from? For me, it comes from a variety of sources. It comes from migratory birds and butterflies, who, despite all obstacles, always seem to know their routes. It comes from the dulcet tones of songbirds on sweetly warm days. Inspiration comes from

Today’s blogging challenge was to share some photographs and to talk about what makes the photograph interesting. The photographs that I am sharing with you were taken during Sunday’s garden walk. They depict something that I really enjoy: decorative flowerpots. I love colorful and interesting flowerpots and have decorated a few of my own. I

Here are some fun and creative activities that you can enjoy that are not too expensive. You can enjoy these with both adults and kids. Just remember to turn off that internal critic. Your creative efforts reflect you. They are unique and original. We all tend to be our own worst critic, and it is

Today, I continue to take you along with me, as I explore the lovely gardens of Grand Island. Here are some of the beautiful flowers that I saw on the adventure. They are the thing that makes summer so sweet and joyful. As the plants come into their radiant glory in early summer, the world