Reflections from the Swamp
Last night was a starry night with only a sliver of a moon. Sometimes, on nights like this, with all the stars sharing their speckles of light, I feel my mother's presence in the subdued light over the pond.
Mom had curly hair with a bit of help from rollers. I onl
Reflections from the Swamp
Dear Reader
Now for the important news in Almonte
There are still no signs of geese on or near the pond in Corkery. Soon, I’ll be out on the pond all day long looking for geese. I often sit on the lodge on the pond with my binoculars, looking for geese. Note, I
Reflections from the Swamp
Dear Reader
Many lapsed Catholics have discarded most of their religious traditions and beliefs. For us, these beliefs have led to more questions than answers and failed to withstand the scrutiny of our modern world. For me, one of the exceptions to this cleansing
Reflections from the Swamp
Dear Reader
I hope you are enjoying the mild winter we are experiencing this year. I know many of my readers have gone south or to Portugal to take a break from winter. I recently saw a low-flying plane heading south with all the passengers pressed against the wind
Reflections from the Swamp
Dear Reader
The snowless Christmas break is over, and the kids are back in school. The winds of change continue to blow over the Mississippi Valley. During the break, we had a rare moment where all four granddaughters from three families were free of COVID, colds,