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Summer

15.08.24 12:00 PM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)
DOWN BY THE CREEK

Me an'  Annie sittin' on the creek bank,
feet in the water,
minnows nibblin' at our toes.
Slick green slider sunnin' on a log
all peaceful like.
Jay bird in the tree makin' a fuss!
Swimmin' 'cross the creek
there's a snake!
Annie screams like the jay.
We run!


SUPPER TIME

Me an' Annie...

Watermelon Festival in Naples

23.07.24 12:13 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)

 I hope your summer is going well in spite of the heat and the storms.  If you haven't already made your vacation plans, may I suggest you consider a visit to Morris County in northeast Texas?  You are sure to enjoy the rodeo and Watermelon Festival in Naples the weekend of ...

Do you want to write a book?

29.06.24 12:33 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)

So, you want to write a book? That can’t be hard – right? Well, yes – and – no. Does your story take place in a day – a week or longer? Where to start? Every writer has their own system. For me, a calendar is just what I need to help me organize my thoughts. It also makes me aware of and t...

       There are no friends like old friends

31.05.24 12:05 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)

  I was reminded of this recently when I had lunch with some ladies I have known for years.  One of them has family members who came from Cuba.  As we talked, I thought of some of the colorful tales I have heard about the Cuban rum-runners who frequented the port of Fernandina, Florid...

Hello!

21.04.24 10:25 AM - By BlueSkies - Comment(s)
Exciting news! If you happen to be in New York City’s Time Square on Friday, April 26, at 2PM, you can witness the inaugural showing of the electronic billboard for Picketing the President – Delia’s Dilemma – Grandmother Nolan and the Suffragists. If you can’t make it, I’m sure we’ll have pictures t...