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 →

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 →