By Cindy Bower My original article, Dickens' A Christmas Carol, was published December 8, 2017. This book never grows old to me. My love affair with the story began decades ago. I never tire of slipping back in time to the England my ancestors knew well, and immersing myself into this archetypal story of redemption. … Continue reading Pondering Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
I live in Casper, Wyoming, USA in an arid high plain a mile above sea level with an average of only 11" of moisture per year - which includes melted snow. Not exactly a tropical jungle climate. So why are vines winning the war here at Bowercorner? You may remember Planet of the Grapes, as well … Continue reading The vines have it
My husband, Tom, enjoys trying to defy nature. He loves to plant things that may have only a slight chance of survival here in Wyoming. We attend classes with the Master Gardener group, watch videos, read gardening books, and relish seed and plant catalogues when they arrive. In spite of zone warnings or experts telling … Continue reading Planet of the Grapes
by Cindy Bower Article begun June 13, 2024 - Continued until today, July 29, I'm still pulling grass A recent fad for expectant couples is a gender reveal party. All kinds of colorful and creative methods are chosen for this fun activity. In contrast to that sudden BIG popping blast of confetti, streamers, or balloons, … Continue reading The Art of Pulling Grass
By Cindy Bower I LOVE the 4th of July. I feel deep gratitude to live in America. I'm the one with tears streaming down my cheeks as the flag passes in a parade and at the twenty-one gun salute at funerals. Of my eight great-grandparents, four were immigrants in the early 1900's. They wanted to … Continue reading May God Bless America the Beautiful
Just a year ago, my husband Tom and I decided to acquire bees. Although the decision seemed sudden, I realize it had been brewing for some time. The clincher was two-fold. First, in 2020 new neighbors moved in across the street. They had some bee hives in their backyard. We immediately noticed now much the … Continue reading Bee-ing, taking the plunge
By Cindy Bower After a relaxing Christmas break, I plunged into 2023 with a huge case of App-ophobia! Oh My! As a returning member of the Music Teacher’s group I quickly learned the Slack App was our modem of communicate. In a month of errors and troubles I’d never heard of, I think I’m on … Continue reading App-ophobia
I’m a pie lover, more so than cakes, and tis the season for pies! I’m also a stubborn prideful pie baker. As a girl, mom was all about making pies year-round. Thanksgiving was a special time, making sure we had pumpkin, although there could have been some apple or cherry. Sometimes a mincemeat was made, … Continue reading Pie Anyone?
Young Sophia arrived for her 7:15 a.m. piano lesson in a usual cheery mood. Her bubbly personality is the perfect way to start my day. As we were working on a particularly fun blues song, in four positions, I explained musical language of chords using Roman numeral rather than alphabet letters. I then asked her … Continue reading Roman Numerals & Ramen Noodles
“It’s just a vision of loveliness,” Gramma Best would often say. No wonder of nature was lost on her. Crab apple blossoms in the spring, magnolias, crepe myrtle, her special roses, Grampa’s tulip tree, and even succulent flowers. I’ve heard her in my mind day after day this beautiful autumn here in Central Wyoming as … Continue reading A Vision of Loveliness
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