Tag: poem
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Rainy Winter Days
After the holiday hoopla, a rainy Saturday is what I needed to wind down. Even the birds and squirrels took a break and snuggled in their nests during the downpours, waiting for a lull in the rain, except for the first robin of the season, who hoped to find worms when the sun appeared. Some Read more
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Christmas Poetry
Preparing for holidays can be hectic, but the flurry of activity leads to good times ahead. Decorating the Christmas tree with red beads and shiny ornaments, placing the lighted wreath on the front door, setting out holiday knick-knacks, and gathering the Christmas teddy bears to sit on the hearth bring back treasured memories of celebrations Read more
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Our Mountain Moon
This week’s full moon was called the “Corn Moon.” The name originates from Native American tribes as a signal to harvest their corn. Alternative names, “Falling Leaves Moon” and “Autumn Moon,” reflect the transition from summer to fall. Walter studies his moon charts and graphs to take photographs of the moon at its fullest. This Read more
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Falling Spring Falls
Before I moved to Virginia from Oklahoma, I spent hours searching online for awesome sights to see once I settled into my new home. Moving to southwest Virginia meant exhilarating adventures on winding roads through forest-covered mountains leading to rivers, valley streams, and waterfalls. I showed photos to my best friend, Sarah, and told her, Read more
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The Salem Fair
The Salem Fair comes to Roanoke County in southwest Virginia every year to celebrate the Fourth of July with funnel cakes and fireworks. This year, the fair is here from July 2nd to July 13th. There is no entry fee at the gate, and parking is free for the largest fair in Virginia, recognized as Read more
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Flowers Everywhere
The summer solstice was on June 20th in the USA, the day with the longest period of daylight and shortest night of the year, when the sun is at its highest position in the sky. Here on the east coast, extreme heat reminds us that the flowers we planted in spring need watering and a Read more
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Fishin’ with My Dad
Father’s Day is next Sunday, June 15, 2025. Fathers everywhere will be celebrated and enjoy a special day to be spoiled by their kids. When I was in college in Oklahoma City, my parents moved to the east coast, and a long-distance relationship was what we had from then on—a once-a-week phone call, letters and Read more
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day in the United States is Monday, May 26th. This federal holiday is observed each year on the last Monday in May to commemorate military personnel who lost their lives defending our country. First known as Decoration Day, it was recognized as early as the 1860s on May 30th to honor the union soldiers Read more
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Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms around the world, including our feathered friends. It’s springtime, and birds are busy gathering twigs and grasses to build their nests and lay their tiny eggs. Some sparrows have already had a new brood, and we’ve caught them feeding their fledglings and teaching them how to fly. One year, Read more
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Easter Egg Hunt
This year, Easter occurs on April 20th. This day celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Christian religion. It also brings us Easter bunnies and Easter eggs, symbolizing rebirth and the new life of springtime. I remember my folks hiding my Easter basket filled with jellybeans and a chocolate bunny somewhere in the house Read more