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Taters Rule
Taters Rule In my mother’s world, taters ruled. The wonderful, glorious, versatile potato. No meal was complete without them, be they boiled, mashed, baked, fried, shredded, riced, or made into soups, salads, and casseroles. When I was a kid, I … Continue reading
An Upscale Old-Fashioned Fourth
One year ago, I celebrated Independence Day watching spectacular fireworks above the Golden Gate Bridge. The night sky was alive with a dazzling display of red, white, and blue bursting into a shimmering panorama, which set against the backdrop of San … Continue reading
The Letter
One year ago, on November 26, 2012, I received a letter that rocked my world. The return address was unfamiliar and I was stunned after reading the contents. The writer, someone named Berneice Quinn, contacted me because she had reason … Continue reading
The 7 Dips
I grew up on my parent’s farm south of Denison on Hwy 59 in the ’50s and ’60s. A dirt road ran west to east directly across the highway from our front lawn. Locals called it the “7 Dips,” … Continue reading
From Beauty to Beast
Last week I heard a friend murmur, “I’m not exactly a spring chicken anymore.” That started me thinking…spring chickens…how many people even know what spring chickens are in this day of vacuum-sealed drumsticks, wings, and boneless chicken breasts? Before the convenience … Continue reading
The Story Behind the Ad
Bonnie’s Blog Box is back online after a couple of months hiatus! This post is a new genre for me–fiction. This month my Writers Group was challenged to find an ad in the paper and write a piece of fiction telling the story behind … Continue reading
Poetry Sampler
“Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.” Robert Frost I dabble in poetry from time to time, and this month I hesitantly leave the safe haven of prose to share samples of my … Continue reading
Mixed Up Holidays
This October blog is dedicated to my brother, Virgil Boeck, September 4, 1924 – October 20, 2012 Are you ready? Today is October 31st—Halloween, for those who may have been walking through stores since July 5 oblivious to mountains … Continue reading
Hooks to Learning
The following piece comes from my professional writing file. I’ve decided to post it to my September blog as we begin a new school year because it addresses the basic purpose of education—how students learn. As you are reading, think … Continue reading
Zucchini-Phobia
Death and public speaking, according to the experts, are the two greatest fears in life. Gardeners, however, know of something people dread even more than dying or giving speeches. It’s a phobia that is rampant at the end of every summer when … Continue reading
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