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Upon a time, a small, rusty, red pickup truck rattled through the village, a blue tarp barely restraining stuffed black trash bags and who knows what, in its ancient bed.
By Toni Meek I was working as a teacher’s aide in a small town. I was in the special education department. We each had a desk, and when I sat down in mine, I was uneasy. You know that feeling you get when you sit back, especially in a desk chair, and you feel as though you are going to fall backward? Trust that feeling. It means you will fall backward. Oh, once in a while, someone will come along and say, “You can lean back; it just feels like you will fall.” Don’t do it. It’s a trap to make you feel secure. Don’t feel secure. You will fall backward. That’s exactly what happe...
By Peggy-Jo McClimans Yes, I did taste a ladybug. Not once, but twice, and not intentionally. I suggest you refrain from exposing your delicate palate to this unpleasant experience. In all honesty, it was not a ladybug, but its great imposter, the Asian beetle which accosted my taste buds. Domestic Ladybugs are actually called Ladybird beetles. These lovely ladies are considered by some to signify good luck. They are beneficial for house plants and your outdoor garden, as they feast upon aphids and scale insects. They are light to medium orange with four to six black spots atop. The great imp...
By Toni Meek My friend first said the phrase “droolworthy.” We were at the movie theater, and ready to see “Aquaman.” she leaned over to me during the previews. “Do you know who Jason Momoa is?” she asked, her eyes twinkling. “No, I don’t,” I replied. “What does he look like?” “You’ll see, “she said. When he appeared on the screen, I was mesmerized. “I need a bucket for my drool,” I said. She laughed. “Yes,” I said emphatically. “He’s drool-worthy.” To my surprise, droolworthy is in the dictionary. It’s listed as extremely attractive or desirabl...
Writers’ Corner: ‘Addiction to Animal Therapy’ Catherine Brady Over the past year, we have all found ways to help us survive the deluge of frightening, unhappy and confusing news. For me, what started as light-hearted, comedy, and fun morphed into a broad spectrum of education about animals. Laughter with animals is the most potent medicine ever. Unintentional, innocent behaviors are the best. Over a year, a quick-fix activity has blossomed to an appreciation of animals throughout the world and their respective cultures. Early on, my focus was on cute puppies and kittens. YouTube.com...