My California cousin Dede sent me a photo of our Mississippi Delta grandparents. C.M. and Margaret had photographed each other in the backyard of their Yazoo City home. They were …
Number 46 – The Attic Feb 16, 2021 – Enchantment
What’s clear to me today is that once upon a time I took a mental snapshot and pressed into memory an interior space that I wanted for my own. For …
No. 45 – Seasons of Love Enchantment – Feb 9, 2021
Have you ever noticed how a certain purity of essence can pour from one human being to another? Often the speaker of truth is not even aware of their influence, …
No. 44 – Soup Situation Enchantment – Feb 3, 2021
We glided up beside the gas pumps each topped with a glass crown. The filling station was across the street from my Grandfather’s office, a cube-like space where he, 2 …
Number 43 – Prayerful Enchantment – Jan 27, 2021
My feathers were hot and ruffled. I was not to be consoled that summer of vacation Bible school. The delight in gold stars for memorizing a line of Now I …
No. 42 – Mingo Therapy Enchantment Jan 19, 2020
People remark on my granddaughter Elodie’s legs. It’s been said that they go on for miles and miles. I remember when the same was said for me. This came to …
No. 41 – Astral Traveler Enchantment – Jan 11, 2021
The two drawers at the bottom of their secretary were inventions of time well spent. Not one of the cousins could resist the eventual examination of what was inside. Filled …
No. 40 – Orange You Glad? Enchantment Jan. 5, 2021
Often before my tiny Grandmother “Wee” made house calls on her friends, she made sure that I could go with her. It’s becoming clear that many of my people did …
Number 39 – The Golden Rule Enchantment – Dec 29, 2020
Not one here to ascribe to ye ole New Year’s resolution. Never have been persuaded with the merits of such tedium as it stood though it was perfect for bland …
Number 38 – Quotable Enchantment December 21
Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou has for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp and set me free. Clara H. …
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