by Barbara Smith | Mar 8, 2020 | Painting & Writing, Understanding the Times
Of all the medical advice for seasoned citizens to follow to make the best of the time we have left, practice social distancing, is as dismal as it is essential. Age and stage already separates us old folks routinely from people and places! Yet, with COVID-19, we may... 
by Barbara Smith | Mar 6, 2020 | Personal Pigeonholes
The prednisone continues working, and so does a pithy proverb Keep Calm and Carry On. Because the meds mask any trace of joint pain, I move more quickly than I have in a decade! But my energy level isn’t ten years younger! Nevertheless, I can keep calm, write and... 
by Barbara Smith | Dec 14, 2019 | Understanding the Times
I would have taken a picture, but who needs to document clutter? The other day I decided it was time to spread a little seasonal cheer, and out did myself. Even the dust bunnies were hiding, as I brought seasonal decorations up from the basement, and switched motifs... 
by Barbara Smith | May 18, 2019 | Understanding the Times
Outlawing Abortion Alabama, and other states are changing their laws to outlaw abortions, or protect them. What am I supposed to think and do? Will outlawing the right to an abortion in Alabama and other states return us to what the movie Love with a Proper Stranger... 
by Barbara Smith | Apr 21, 2019 | Personal Pigeonholes
Usually Easter means wonderful warm weather for new plants, and returning favorites. But, Easter is later this year. So, the dashes and dots of yellow, pink, lavender, and white against the emerging soft greens are especially refreshing. The winter this year has been...