Why I Don’t Like Restaurants All That Much

I'd rather cook my own food at home than eat in a restaurant. Well, nine times out of ten at least. There is usually a waiter that comes to pick your order. I know it is their job, and an honest job at that, and I always leave a good tip, but still, I am … Continue reading Why I Don’t Like Restaurants All That Much

Musings Upon a Cherry Tree

The cherry tree in my garden is full of fruit. Bright red against a leafy backdrop, the cherries beckon to me.  I am fond of cherries. Not so much of the cherry flavor that they put in ice cream or drinks. But of the fruits themselves, which one does not easily find in stores -- … Continue reading Musings Upon a Cherry Tree

The Pleasure of Writing Outside

Writing may be for the most part a solitary endeavor, but it doesn't have to keep us tied to a desk every day. A park bench or a garden swinger can be a setting just as good for our writing.  What stops us from writing outside? From leaving our desk and making the world our … Continue reading The Pleasure of Writing Outside