On that humid summer morning, I’ll never forget the way the sun shimmered on the green lizards inhabiting the grounds behind our condo, which sat on the edge of a golf course. Sipping my morning coffee on our second-floor lanai, I watched, fascinated, entranced, as these reptilian creatures from the lost lagoon lumbered out of … Continue reading The View from our Lanai by Linda Freedland
Yangtze River Sizzle by Mary Perrin Scott
On that steamy humid morningI will never forget theThe sound of the cruise ship’s motorA China River cruise onThe longest river in the worldThe Yangtze River to becomeKnown for the Three Gorges Dam.Boarding the cruise shipIn the port of ShanghaiEngines and adventures startUp the mustard coloredSnake - like placid river.The ship coolly airconditionedThe outside observation … Continue reading Yangtze River Sizzle by Mary Perrin Scott
The Feel of Humidity by Alexander Zaborek
Oh the summer daysWhere both the views and temperatures take your breathing awayWhere friends and family come to the beach and laySomething has arrived, and it’s here to stay The humidity in the airThe forest chants with all it’s treesIt sheds a tear; fallen leavesWith you, on the porch, in your chair The bells and … Continue reading The Feel of Humidity by Alexander Zaborek
Never Forget… What? by Duane L. Herrmann
“Do you remember,” Rafiq idly asked. “That hot, humid summer morning when Mrs. McConnely slid off the roof? I’ll never forget that afternoon.”“When the bees swarmed into the kitchen?” Shindar asked in return.“That’s because Mom slammed the pan into the wall too hard and broke through their hive.”“The buzzing was affecting her brain.”“But it was … Continue reading Never Forget… What? by Duane L. Herrmann
A Hot and Humid Morning by June Hannay Kosier
It wasn’t exactly summer yet according to the calendar, but it was hot and humid. It was June 9th, 1973 and it was my 24th birthday and my wedding day. It was hotter than hades on the altar at 10 AM in the morning. When it came time to put the ring on my finger, … Continue reading A Hot and Humid Morning by June Hannay Kosier
Hip, Hip Hooray by Mary Perrin Scott
Hip, Hip HoorayThe mail arrived todayMailmen and MailwomenJim and Elizabeth and millions morePony express, trains, planes and trucksDeliver our daily mailMagazines, packages, billsLetters, baby announcements and holiday cardsJust some of what they bringWe wait to see them turn the cornerMail bag over their shoulderA smile greeting us at the doorLet’s celebrate these men and womenWho … Continue reading Hip, Hip Hooray by Mary Perrin Scott
Days of Paradise by Duane L. Herrmann
‘What a wonderful day it is,’ Agatha thought as she woke up that morning. ‘We voted for local council members in the evening and the results were announced in the news before we went to bed. There were two changes this year, in the nine, because Mr. Renfrow had resigned due to ill health and … Continue reading Days of Paradise by Duane L. Herrmann
Thanks, But No Thanks-idays by Douglas Paul Deneen
“Grinch.” “Grouch.” “Humbug.” Burt’s been called every name found in books about holiday killjoys. His wife, kids, and in-laws all chime in. His sisters stopped sending Birthday, Anniversary and Christmas cards. His own mother once said, “You know what you are? A Scrooge. You’re a Scrooge.” Burt knew he’d earned most of those titles, but … Continue reading Thanks, But No Thanks-idays by Douglas Paul Deneen
Neighborhood Help Day by Linda Freedland
“Poor Mrs. Myers, losing her husband last month. She’s all alone now.” “Mr. Bradley just lost his wife and I think she did all the cooking.” “Mr. and Mrs. Kaplowitz are too frail to do all their yard work. And their kids live clear across the country.” These could be our neighbors. Maybe they’re not … Continue reading Neighborhood Help Day by Linda Freedland
