Category Archives: Thinky Thoughts

My sweet cottage cat crosses the rainbow bridge

Every cottage needs a cat. For 16 years, this sweet, tiny patch-tabby named Lily has been my constant companion. Lily crossed the rainbow bridge on August 11, 2023… Continue reading

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Let’s celebrate Faded Summer!

I can’t believe it’s already August! Here in Iowa we were chugging along fairly reasonably, weather-wise, then we hit a hot, humid brick wall a couple days ago that brought us triple-digit heat. My poor garden is trying to maintain … Continue reading

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Just in time for Faded Summer!

Remember those letter boards that were all the rage a couple of years ago, featuring individual plastic letters you wedged into the little grooves to spell out motivational, humorous, or (if you’re like me) deeply sarcastic messages? I found mine … Continue reading

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The nesting season

About 35 years ago, I had occasion to meet a most wonderful person – a Catholic nun named Sister Joyce Rupp – through my work at a local television station. During our lengthy conversation, she gave me a copy of … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving 2022!

Wishing a safe and blessed Thanksgiving to all my friends in the U.S., and a heartfelt “Thank you” for being part of this community, wherever you may be in the world!

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