There was a generation who repaired, not replaced, that mended, not tossed, who still may have a darning tool that looks like an egg with a handle. Who still remembers the little shop on Main Street near Chandler where you could bring an appliance to be re-wired? Yes, fixed! Craftsmen knew how to repair almost … More Fix It

In celebration of Black History, hosted by The Village, a joyful, brilliant group of Black women authors met together and welcomed the public. The nine-year old author, Grace, shared her two books. One book, a memoir, artfully shares her interesting, challenging young life. Her second publication is a beautiful, large coloring book. Along with other … More Nine to Ninety at The Village in Worcester, MA

The message came to the alumni. “We are closing the library in Thayer Hall and class photographs will be placed in storage. Any one who would like their class group photo may come and remove it.” As class secretary, I went immediately and claimed the class of 1952 B. It is indeed a gem. Not … More Thirty-Four Faces on My Wall

Yup, I was born in Boston. My mother was born in Boston. Her mother was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts. When I spent time in Austin, Texas, folks there thought I had an accent. Me? An accent?             Well, back in the day when I was growing up, I became familiar with some quaint sayings that … More Born in Boston

Snow Angels Aha, not the ones you see imprinted by big people and little people lying down flailing their arms and legs as they delight in seeing the imprint of their winged imprint in the fresh snow. No. My snow angels are generous, loving people: usually women, who arrive without notice and begin shoveling my … More Snow Angels

What a wonderful feeling, getting to know my neighbors. The gem of an idea came to me: what if I introduced myself to my neighbors? I drafted a letter, sharing how long I’d lived in the neighborhood: way back when there were mostly gardens. Two very large farms were up the road and across what … More My Front Porch, continued

One other observation that can be deemed positive during this Covid-19 hardship is awareness. Disparities that have long histories in our nation have become topics of conversation. There have been a few attempts to address some. The childhood poverty research in 2019, spurred the Covid Relief Bill. Then The Child Tax Credit actually passed in … More Other Gems

My first blog was “saved” and is now lost in the adventure of “figuring things out. :)” Honoring my theme of beauty and discovering gems, I am sharing thoughts about finding somethings that can be viewed as positive in this environment of pandemic disruption. My Front Porch It was early in this dreadful Covid-19 debacle. … More Welcome to my web site

Honoring my theme of beauty and discovering gems, I am sharing thoughts about finding some things that can be viewed as positive in this environment of pandemic disruption.