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"We're in an age of transition," the man remarked to his companion as they passed by me. I didn't know what transition they were talking about, but I know there … Continue reading What is This Age? by Duane L. Herrmann

“So sad. So very sad. But there’s hope for recovery.” She’s slowly shaking her head as her ancient German shepherd tugs on his leash. Her dog-walking partner nods in agreement … Continue reading The Invasion by Leslie Sittner

“You know I’d love to have you both over for dinner, but my oven and stove died.” This statement was uttered by a woman, seated next to me, getting her … Continue reading “Dodging the bullet” by Linda Freedland

“I forgot the combination.”  A comment I overheard in the ladies locker room at the local Y.    The facility had just opened the locker rooms after more than a … Continue reading The Right Combination by Nancy Kimball

This desk isn’t much to look at. It’s not a show-stopper like the one behind me: blond maple with a black laminate in-laid surface, two wings that fold out, and … Continue reading Ode to this Desk by Amy Quinn

You are the second thing I reach foreach morning, rolling overstill cocooned in the last few moments of sleep.Metal appendage, glass covered in fingerprints.Mine, yours, a third.Needed to correct a … Continue reading Sight Unseen by Joni Youse

The month is MarchPackets of possibility arriveThe seed trays are waitingCarefully little seedsAre planted in the trayOf cups. Gently watered The sunroom nurturesTheir daily growth withWarmth of early spring sunUp … Continue reading Seeds Of Gratitude by Mary Perrin Scott

Oh classic Cuisinart coffee maker, how I adore theeFor each morning you beckon me out of slumberWith your, not too loud so as to wake the whole house beepsCalling, “come … Continue reading Ode to My Coffee Maker by T. Mary Tallon

We gathered round the kitchen table,Complete with six strong chairs,Confident we had learnt the fableOf how a family fares.Built from ash hewn miles away,When furniture was built to last.Heavy wood … Continue reading Ode to our kitchen table by Kathy Barlow