Monthly Archives: April 2014

Z is for Zenia

Posted on April 30, 2014 by joey

Zenia is the antagonist in one of my favorite books. Yes, I do have too many favorite books to list. But no, I don’t always remember the antagonists the way I remember Zenia. Zenia is the perfect villainess. She’s so … Continue reading →

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Y is for Yellow

Posted on April 29, 2014 by joey

Yellow has been my favorite color since I can recall. As a small child, I always preferred the yellow Tupperware sippy cup, and I always asked for a yellow toothbrush. I carried around a Pooh Bear, and played in my yellow … Continue reading →

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X is for Xylophone

Posted on April 28, 2014 by joey

Last month, Sassy came home with a flyer about a music program. The flyer turned out to be much less informative than it should have been. “Miss Alcott and the fifth grade will host a music program on Thursday, March … Continue reading →

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W is for Welcome Ethel

Posted on April 26, 2014 by joey

This is Ethel. She’s a “rescue.” She’s only been used twice, so it’s my job to put her to work. Friends of ours dropped her off today, because they were feeling guilty about neglecting Ethel and thought she’d be happier … Continue reading →

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V is for Vernacular

Posted on April 25, 2014 by joey

Like any other place, Indiana’s accents are varied. Ideally, one adopts the accent of Iowa, which is said to be the clearest, least regional-sounding accent. Plenty of people here sound like broadcasters, and plenty of people sound like they just … Continue reading →

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U is for Umbrella

Posted on April 24, 2014 by joey

If, like me, you love the rain, you may also love umbrellas. It takes a good downpour to force me to use one, though. I’d rather walk in the rain, and splash in the puddles. Umbrellas are whimsical.     … Continue reading →

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T is for Tulips

Posted on April 23, 2014 by joey

Tulips are my favorite. White tulips above all. Tulips in every color are gorgeous, but white ones are my favorite. I don’t know when exactly tulips became my favorite, but I had tulip bedding in 1987. The comforter subsequently became my … Continue reading →

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S is for So Many Things

Posted on April 22, 2014 by joey

I have so many things to do in my yard. No, really, SO MANY. Spring has arrived, and my yard is full of so many neglected plants that need division. So many hostas, for one. Ornamental grasses, daylilies, and lily-of-the-valley, … Continue reading →

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R is for Ribs

Posted on April 21, 2014 by joey

Remove the membrane. Rub the spices. Roast. Rev up the grill. Render with sauce. Round up napkins. Ravage with abandon.

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Q is for Quilts

Posted on April 19, 2014 by joey

I love quilts. I love strip quilts and wedding band quilts and yo-yo quilts and art quilts and crazy quilts and I have never met a quilt I didn’t like, although I tend to prefer whites and I tend to prefer … Continue reading →

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