
Bring me a Gift of Flowers
We all know the ditty, “April Showers Bring May Flowers,” yet do we understand the significance of these words, especially the verb, “bring?”

“Atch me, Atch me Grandpa!”
It was April, fifteen years ago.The bright, clear, expansive storybook blue skies and freshly cut, neon-green grass instilled wonder in my two toddler twin grandsons.

Lebanese Potato Salad
I can’t tell you how many times people have asked me for my potato salad recipe and I’m always stumped.

Fading Eyesight
Charles Dickens said, “do all the good you can, and make as little fuss as possible.

Generous Gardeners
I have proof positive that gardeners are observant, empathetic, and generous!

Chicken Salad
I’ve been doing some contract work once a week at a local private school. With retirement, I’ve gotten out of the habit of making a to go lunch since we like to eat our main meal at noon with both of us home.

Things That Are Hard To Swallow
Things that are hard to swallow can be: cod liver oil, colonoscopy prep, instant mashed potatoes, over-ripe bananas, and the list goes on! We each have that certain something that sticks in your throat!

Sheila Graham Smith at Local Author Book Fair
What do authors cherish? Validation! Did my stories speak to your heart? Come to Fabled Waco bookstore on Friday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m. (come and go), let’s talk about it.

Seed Catalogues, Oh My!
We all have a necessary autumn and winter within. Be patient with the seeds laying dormant. Their time to sprout and grow will come in due season!

Rekindle Your Love
A healthy relationship is one in which love is not doubted and the expression, proof, and enjoyment of love is what is desired.