"I meant no harm. I most truly did not. But I had to grow bigger. So bigger I got." Dr. Seuss, "The Lorax" The house-predecessor who designed our garden had a sense for dramatic sweeps of color. Right now, the backyard is glowing orange with Stella d'Oro lilies, trumpet vine and daisies whose blooms are… Continue reading Smallering and smallering
Author: JOY journal
After a long career writing for local newspapers — and, on rare occasions, for publications such as The Washington Post — Nora is enjoying a second-wind season of employment that includes blogging and writing projects of special interest. She lives in Appalachia with her husband and a dog named Finn.
How to find a decent man
"Everything I buy is vintage and smells funny. Maybe that’s why I don’t have a boyfriend." Lucy Liu, American actress Where can you find a decent man? In aisle 2 of your local grocery store around dinner time on a Saturday night. Seriously. I came to this conclusion when a rash of summer eating and… Continue reading How to find a decent man
Fool-proof pie crust
"We must have a pie. Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie.” David Mamet, American author and playwright I have ruined many a pie crust in my day. There are two problems. I am often too impatient to wait for the dough to chill properly. My lack of skill also tends to lead… Continue reading Fool-proof pie crust
A matched set
“Happily ever after is not a fairy tale. It’s a choice." Fawn Weaver, American author, "Happy Wives Club" You know how when you're first dating, practically anything he does makes you smile. The way he says your name, the way he sips his coffee, the way he sneezes. And, then, there's that undefinable moment --… Continue reading A matched set
Bottom of the bird cage
“Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of this life upon. It lasts when fame and money fail, and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.” Louisa May Alcott, American author, "Little Men" Writing for a newspaper was an excellent start to a career I… Continue reading Bottom of the bird cage
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