Poetry and Mud

     Last Saturday afternoon, my husband and I went to hear Billy Collins, former poet laureate of the United States, in a nearby town.  He gave a reading as part of the Chelsea District Library’s fourteenth Midwest Literary Walk.  It was wonderful.  We showed up early, and a few folks even earlier.  Eventually, I believe,… Continue reading Poetry and Mud

Recovering

Our wonderful neighbors have been taking our dog for his long morning walk since my accident.  This is a huge investment of their time, as the little squirt isn’t happy unless he’s been out for an hour or so.  He doesn’t understand that they’re doing this as a favor and that they both have jobs. … Continue reading Recovering