Month: April 2025

Walking toward the Thrift Shop for my volunteer shift yesterday, I was struck by the array in the front windows.  Our ever-creative merchandising committee had made a display of scarves, hanging them from the arms of vertical structures, draping them through rings, piling them in decorative baskets.  The colors were appealing, airy, translucent.  The effect… Continue reading Scarves, Scares, Scents

     The town of Chelsea, near here, has a lot going for it.  Fabulous old houses, a thriving downtown, and notable restaurants.  Plus, of course, it’s friendly, but that’s to be expected.  Friendliness is a hallmark of the Midwest.  The level of friendliness in Chelsea this week, however, made national news.      Michelle Tuplin owns… Continue reading Book Brigade

A proverb claims you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.  Our dog has been busy lately, showing us the real truth behind the saying.  That real truth is that you don’t need to teach an old dog new tricks.  Old dogs are wily enough and experienced enough to teach themselves new tricks.      For… Continue reading New Tricks