Heralds, Omens and Signs 2/9/2025

By: Jennifer Richardson Holt At this time of year my mother becomes very impatient. Really once a new calendar year begins, she has an immediate goal that she is set to attain.  And if you’re thinking I am referencing some sort of resolution or the like, you are way off base. Once the year beginsContinue reading “Heralds, Omens and Signs 2/9/2025”

Roadside Attractions 2/26/2023

By: Jennifer Richardson Holt One morning this week I came to a place where traffic was stopped. I was traveling a very small country road and I had seen signs telling of utility work ahead.  The oncoming, now not coming but ceased traffic was in fact a utility truck so I just assumed I hadContinue reading “Roadside Attractions 2/26/2023”

Beyond the Back Door 4/10/2022

By: Jennifer Richardson Holt It was almost dark outside but even in the shadows I could see the glow of the dogwood blooms.  The brightness of the white wisps in the woods within my line of sight caught me off guard as the night fell.  I can’t say that I thought it was actual ghostsContinue reading “Beyond the Back Door 4/10/2022”

Sunshine and Scandal 3/20/2022

By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Spring is quite the mixed bag isn’t it? I’m certainly not saying that it is unique in that but my word, this season is just a regular game of Russian roulette! You can stumble upon any and all forms of glory and horror this time of year. I know it soundsContinue reading “Sunshine and Scandal 3/20/2022”

View of the Equinox from Here 3/21/2021

By: Jennifer Richardson Holt Spring snuck up on me this year.  One minute there were the light dustings of blossom from stray pear trees and the occasional wild plum out in the bare grey woods and now suddenly everything already has leaves.  When did that happen?  I suppose it’s appropriate considering, at the time thisContinue reading “View of the Equinox from Here 3/21/2021”