Author Archives: Letty

“Humanity has advanced, when it has advanced, not because it has been sober, responsible and cautious, but because it has been playful….”  Tom Robbins This is music to these two.  Because they love being playful almost as much as they … Continue reading →

“This little old dog.  A heartbeat at my feet.”  -Edith Wharton This is Diamond.  My new right hand girl.  She is over a year old now and still a handful.  But always with me.  And she wants to be good. … Continue reading →

“Red cattle,” Annabeth said. “The cattle of the sun.” “What?” I [Percy] asked. “They’re sacred to Apollo.” “Holy cows?” ― Rick Riordan, The Battle of the Labyrinth I love the thought of cattle guarded by the sun. Apollo’s red cattle … Continue reading →

“How did it get so late so soon? It’s night before it’s afternoon. December is here before it’s June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?” ― Dr. Seuss Finally – better … Continue reading →

He turned upon the Ghost, and seeing that it looked upon him with a face in which, in some strange way, there were fragments of all the faces it had shown him, wrestled with it. “Leave me! Take me back! … Continue reading →

“Peace begins with a smile..” ― Mother Teresa I generally pin myself as a scrooge.  But my antics for the Holidays are unpredictable.  One year I decided we would all (jersey cow, goats, dogs, horses,Curtis and I) line up for … Continue reading →

“It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace.” – Agnes M. … Continue reading →

“How many slams in an old screen door? Depends how loud you shut it. How many slices in a bread? Depends how thin you cut it. How much good inside a day? Depends how good you live ’em. How much … Continue reading →

“The centerpiece was a roasted stag. crowned with gilded antlers and stuffed with songbirds; they had hunted well. We were forbidden to kill the deer that fattened on our coleworts and stole our grain, and the venison tasted all the … Continue reading →

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!” ― Humbert Wolfe Such a beautiful time of year!  We had a campfire and some friends out last … Continue reading →