by Barbara Smith | Dec 3, 2022 | Personal Pigeonholes, Understanding the Times
I love Cole Porter — Well, I love his music. He had an ear for how we are, and put that into lilting and lovely music that made sense to me even in the 1960’s! (That Old Black Magic, I Get a Kick out of You, Night and Day — ) The man was as complicated as he was ... 
by Barbara Smith | Apr 20, 2020 | Personal Pigeonholes, Understanding the Times
Current events –a.k.a. 2020’s pandemic and possible economic collapse — bring to mind a triple play of experiences, plus a grad slam that shook me up way back when. In the late 1980’s, we had started a new business, decided to educate our kids at home, and... 
by Barbara Smith | Nov 15, 2019 | Personal Pigeonholes, Understanding the Times
Did You Know? Did you know more than one person has capitalized on the Internet and proclaims everyday is a day for the celebration of something. Here’re some examples: National Day Calendar Happy Days 365. My favorite Dallas FM station, WRR, also includes a few... 
by Barbara Smith | Jul 27, 2019 | ABOUT ME, Personal Pigeonholes
Every time I begin a thought with “What if” I risk getting myself locked up in emotions and memories that feel like a hamster’s wheel. As our anniversary rolls around, I could wonder: What if I hadn’t gone to Ecuador in the fall of 1968? (For that matter, what if I... 
by Barbara Smith | Jul 22, 2019 | Personal Pigeonholes
Even though it was too hot to garden, I revived a portion of my autumn’s garden this past weekend, reconnecting with four friends, Kris, Lauren, Bronnie, and Linda who know way too much about my “roots” and I ain’t talking about Lady Clairol! Staying in touch with...