Merry Christmas. A re-post of a perennial favorite. *** For years my parents had been christening our one-acre front lawn with a set of those plastic Nativity figurines frequently seen huddled together during the holiday season. When I was younger, the novelty of having a complete set—two lambs and a camel along with the fullContinue reading “A Flame In A Manger”
Category Archives: Memoirs
Anatomy III
A third in a series that I wish you wouldn’t mention to my daughters just yet… This morning, my neighbor texted me. Her fifth grade daughter realized the one advantage of school being closed for shelter in place: no Human Growth and Development! My friend wondered whether I would be available for virtual lessons inContinue reading “Anatomy III”
Easter Memories
We didn’t get new clothes all that often, and brand-new clothes seldom. Easter was an exception to the rule. Mom took us shopping at JCPenney’s or Sears, allowing us to choose from racks of impractical, pastel dresses. When I was little, we also wore Easter bonnets, back when department stores had sections that included fancyContinue reading “Easter Memories”