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
Bee-ing, taking the plunge
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
App-ophobia
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
Pie Anyone?
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?
Roman Numerals & Ramen Noodles
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
A Vision of Loveliness
“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
Early Morning Treasure Hunt
Wild Geraniums My red-handled garden loppers are a girl’s best friend despite the faded finish on one side and a desperate need for sharpening. I can say this with all the honesty of a dental hygienist whose working time is spent with tiny instruments named Montana Jack, Columbia, Gracey, and MX23. With all their intricate … Continue reading Early Morning Treasure Hunt
An Unexpected Covid Romance Part II
Cindy Bower - During all the confusion of the covid pandemic, life was in a tizzy. My job at the dental office had closed down for six weeks and when we went back, there were still so many unknowns. The news everyday was so scary and negative, with the pandemic and election disagreements. One of … Continue reading An Unexpected Covid Romance Part II
An Unexpected Covid Romance Part I
Valentine's Day can be a two-edged sword. Romantic movies are watched or avoided. Flowers, chocolates, jewels, and special dinners are done in appreciation and love or to meet obligatory expectations, or perhaps even rejected all together. Retailers jack prices into discomfort zones, adding more stress and unavailability on popular giant dipped strawberries and roses. Is … Continue reading An Unexpected Covid Romance Part I
The Zinnias of 2020
I first met Mr. Best (name changed) over ten years ago and it wasn’t easy to win him over. My new dental hygiene job was a bit intimidating since I was replacing a highly congenial Brenda, who was beloved to her hundreds of patients. Elmer was a thin-faced gentleman nearing eighty at the time. His … Continue reading The Zinnias of 2020
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