A Poem by Joy Gaines-Friedler:
Winter: Go Ahead
Winter begins it all —
not spring that rips through frost,but winter, where last night’s … Continue reading >>
My Lab lived a long life. She was good natured and well behaved, a sweetheart and friend to all, even cats and young children who were terrified because she was a "big dog." After getting to know this … Continue reading >>
A birthday burger:
I gave my husband a choice for dinner on his birthday: his favorite home cooked meal or hamburgers at Paint Creek Tavern. I know he can't resist a good burger. I got out of … Continue reading >>
Critters
The other day when cleaning sesame seeds and peppercorns from the plastic silverware tray, I noticed the varied assortment of forks and spoons we've collected over the years: a fork and … Continue reading >>
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
The implication is that old dogs (and old people) learn less well than the young, and that old folks are set in their ways. It's one of the oldest … Continue reading >>
The sun and immortal bird:
People often ask me about the unusual symbol on my necklace that my husband bought for me when working in Chengdu, China.
The symbol is the official city logo, … Continue reading >>
