Abundance is finding extra family.It wasn't greeted as cheerily this yearIt reminded us that our Margaret wasn't hereHer favorite food to bring for Thanksgiving,Red Jello with bananas on top, showed up without herIn her blue bowl that I saved from her kitchen shelf.She wasn't much of a cook,Living with no family for many years,But she... Continue Reading →

For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold or silver.Martin LutherWinter has come and the treesAlready have begun to form next year's leaves;At every place where a leaf has loosened and Flown on the blustery windA new bud, hard and dark,... Continue Reading →

Truth exists for the wise, beauty for the feeling heart. ~Johann Von SchillerBreak out the streamers, The banners, the flags!Blow the balloonsStrike up the bands!The world is decorated for autumn!Celebrate! Celebrate!It's party time all over townThe trees are painted with happinessRed, orange, yellow, and golden brown!