by Barbara Smith | Feb 2, 2022 | Personal Pigeonholes, Understanding the Times
I was so nervous that Doug might stumble, I surprised myself when I missed the curb . . . again. Sigh. I wacked my shin, skinned the old knee, and shook myself up pretty good. Not to mention Doug. Nothing broken — just shaken — I can hold a paint brush and a cup... 
by Barbara Smith | Feb 4, 2021 | Understanding the Times
A Tea Rose and Where It Took Me Awhile back, a small painting by Linda Jacobus tickled my fancy. The beautiful tea rose alongside a used tea bag amused me. Here’s my take: The rose reminded me of one that touched my heart the morning we left Dallas to come home to... 
by Barbara Smith | Feb 6, 2020 | Understanding the Times
How much did the impeachment trial cost? Not just money – but what did the impeachment cost our national character? I guess that’s one answer the history books will reveal. There are many men of principle in both parties in America, but there is no party of... 
by Barbara Smith | Jan 18, 2020 | Personal Pigeonholes
I couldn’t fit a favorite mug properly in the bin for our Christmas Mugs. And I was not unhappy to keep that funny reminder of the holidays eye level throughout the winter. Doug’s sister gave us a pair of these sledding bears years ago. Polar bears and owls are among... 
by Barbara Smith | Jan 12, 2020 | Gardening & Housekeeping
Unpopped popcorn kernels and a penny were too much for our mighty garbage disposal, freezing it in mid-revolution. What to do? Call a plumber, which we were about to do when our daughter reminded us of the wrench that came with the garbage disposal. It’ s a type of...