Category Archives: Life in general

Blueberry Muffins

  A pet peeve of mine, muffins! Early on, I learned to make muffins. I cannot remember which recipe I used, although it is pretty standard. It might have been from the Betty Crocker cookbook or a standard American cookbook. … Continue reading

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Flowers

Flowers are a large part of my life. I suppose that not only do I enjoy their beauty, but they also serve as a connection to my past, present, and future. I grew up around flowers. My youth was anything … Continue reading

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The Little Prince

This is the 80th anniversary of the publication of Le Petit Prince, a book that is one of my favorites, a book that is written in such a way that young people take away one thing, adults another, and those … Continue reading

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Post Pandemic Colds

  I am in shock.  The other day, I started feeling odd, even cranky, which I was, and then I started sniffling. After four years of no cold, I had one. What an odd feeling! I had never in my … Continue reading

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Music, education, and catharsis

Music and education have been prominent in the news of late and obviously education is truly on the front burner of my mind. It bothers me intensely that I might think or say that I am glad to have retired … Continue reading

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