Monthly Archives: October 2015

The Harvest Dew

When fall comes to New England The sun slants in so fine And the air’s so clear You can almost hear the grapes grow on the vine The nights are sharp with starlight And the days are cool and clean … Continue reading

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The Blessings Of The Rural Mailbox

“Derek watched her car vanish into the mist, then set off to finish his trek.  He listened to the rain gush, listened as it turned into a steady patter, into muttered tinklings, into occasional drops, and, finally, into the quiet … Continue reading

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The Simple Gifts Are Best

We went to our best friends’ home for dinner last night and had a wonderful time.  Due to all of the things that begin happening at our age, we hadn’t gotten together for several months and all of us were … Continue reading

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