by Carole Duff | Feb 10, 2020 | Faith, Local or Human Interest |
“A service van’s coming up the driveway,” Keith called from the loft. “He’s spinning his wheels, spitting gravel, really tearing it up. Now he’s sideways and trying to back down. I’ve never seen such bad driving.” I sighed. “I’ll go see if I can help.” In the garage,...
by Carole Duff | Jan 27, 2020 | Faith, Local or Human Interest |
At the bottom of the mountain, I flipped the truck gear switch to the right—from 2WD to 4WD—pulled the parking brake, and ran across the access road to pick up the mail. When I climbed back into the cab, I noticed two new warning lights on the dash: 4Low and VDC off....
by Carole Duff | Dec 31, 2019 | Family, Local or Human Interest |
Open Christmas gifts with Uncles galore Cook turkey on the fire with Grandpa Play, play, play in the mud kitchen and more Ride the train again, far from Grandma And now it is quiet, except for washer and dryer, turkey burbling in the pot, and doggie...
by Carole Duff | Dec 23, 2019 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Family, Local or Human Interest, Nature |
Heathcliff loves this little person, who had her first encounter with snow today. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas—today’s note from Vanaprastha.
by Carole Duff | Dec 16, 2019 | Local or Human Interest, Writing and Reading |
I waited in line for the next available clerk at the Plow and Hearth store in Barracks Road Shopping Center. When it was my turn, I stepped to the counter and pulled a bag from my purse. Then I explained the problem. “Last month, I used the store’s 20% discount coupon...
by Carole Duff | Nov 25, 2019 | Faith, Family, Local or Human Interest |
I stepped on the bathroom scale this morning and looked at the number. Ugh. With Thanksgiving three days away and Christmas and New Years ahead, I was already losing the battle between the turkey and the scale. Like many women, I put on weight in my fifties. The first...
