Priscilla’s World
Life’s Rainbows
Some days the mystery bursts in upon us and changes the whole day. This morning my sister, Pam, and I are driving to Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge, an hour and a half north. We are scheduled to meet a group of birders from the Burroughs Audubon group. Suddenly...
When is Old too Old?
Is 81 years old too old for a slumber party – or as they say today – a “sleep over?” Not at all. Bobbie Hawkins Aupperlee, whose husband died recently after a long illness, invites several high school friends to come to her farm near Newkirk, OK. Five of us join her...
Blessed Moments, Memories and Music
Feb 5, 2011 is the eight month anniversary of my husband, Rodney’s death. I didn't anticipate the anniversary day, but it becomes a day of happenings. It all starts at worship that morning. I look to see what the scripture is and gulp. I can’t believe what I am...
2011 Christmas Preparation
“Grief is like a roller coaster ride,” so says one of the many books I have piled on our bed. It is the most helpful line I have read as the holidays approach. The most unexpected things send the cart I’m riding tumbling in a downward swoop. Thanksgiving just happened...
Chasing a Snowy Owl
The day before Thanksgiving a phone call sends son Ben off to chase a Snowy Owl. One of the women from the Raptor Center, University of Minnesota, calls. "A snowy owl is on the ground near I-35 and street such and such. Will you see if you can get it and bring it to...
Grabbing the moment
The weather changed and Indian summer left in a hurry. I captured the flicker and red belly woodpecker in my camera before all the change out doors. Then I settled down to read (and edit some stories) when my neighbor, Patty, called. Fantastic news, she had a...