May God Bless America the Beautiful

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 →

Love Eclipses Spectacular Solar Eclipse 2017 – Reminiscences

Today, August 21, 2020, is the third anniversary of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. I can't even count all of the times I recall that celestial event that seemed like a momentary glimpse into heaven. During these strange times of pandemic, social unrest, and frequent uncertainty, I can't help but recall the complete order of … Continue reading Love Eclipses Spectacular Solar Eclipse 2017 – Reminiscences →

A Bower Chocolate Walk (or Waddle)

Doesn’t a chocolate walk sound like the perfect setting for a holiday romance movie? That might be the case in Hallmark Land. Can’t you just imagine the colorful booths, carols piped over speakers, awkward quilt batting snow, a cozy sleigh ride, and of course a Christmas tree lighting ceremony next to an outdoor skating rink … Continue reading A Bower Chocolate Walk (or Waddle) →