The temperature here keeps fluctuating between “dead of winter” cold to a hint of warmth signalling early spring. Yesterday, I noticed the forecast calling for mixed rain and snow tonight, and possibly snow next week. I see no sign of this in the sunshine floating through my home office window at … Continue reading Different and Special and Quiet
Back when The Malarkey Bin was a privatized blog whose readership included only a few select friends, most of whom actually knew me in real life, I had a whole lexicon for my folks that began with the prefix “Mealy.” This came from my own … Continue reading Ode to the MealyDad
Looking at the back marsh with Dad… Hanging out with Ladybug, Dad’s pup… Eating boiled crabs with Mom… Buying princess crowns for the nieces… Watching my year-old nephew idolize his dad, my brother… Getting to know the little fella, and using one of my nieces … Continue reading What It Means to Say Home
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