Back-To-School

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for parents, according to Urban Legend. But not for every parent. I used to sob, brave game-face crumpling into tears, the second the school door closed on my kids. I hated to see the school year, with its stresses and over-scheduling, swallow the closeness and camaraderie I…

Unexpected Angel

Unexpected angel Flying down the stairs Inadvertently stopping time Reassuring presence Touching my heart Unexpected Angel Winging via mail Your thoughtful recognition Affirming my presence             Touching my heart Unexpected angel Appearing in a card Poetry of praises The most generous of presents Touching my heart Unexpected Angel Chronicling the wisdom of the ages Bow-tied…

Who Knew Coyotes Could Read?

Much less own pets? And how can they leash them? Misunderstandings occur with almost every word expressed. But I think understanding is a choice. Yes, this sign makes no sense. But I get what they mean. I have found my heart listens better than my ears.   © Jane F. Collen  August 15, 2023 IndexCardCure.com™…

HOT DOWN, SUMMER IN THE CITY!

While summer is always touted as a time for fun in the sun, our guest blogger, Rebecca Rodriguez shares a different take! It’s here.  100+ degree weather, sunshine, and the scent of sunscreen looms heavily in every store I walk into that must have their air conditioner set below 60 degrees.  I take a sweater…