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Elegy for a lost dog

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

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Yup, that’s it – our tradition

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Mary Beth Frezon

I’m borrowing this from Fiona Ritchie’s website because it’s not often I see mention of our one real family New Year tradition: Open the Door Open the door for the auld year, It is the pairtin-time Open the door for … Continue reading →

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A prayer for tonight and the year ahead

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Mary Beth Frezon

Sunday night, I was lucky enough to be in the car at the right time to listen to all of Fiona Ritchie’s Thistle and Shamrock radio show. It’s good all year round but her holiday shows are worth every minute … Continue reading →

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The secret

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Mary Beth Frezon

We dance round in a ring and suppose,/But the secret sits in the middle, and knows. — Robert Frost Continue reading →

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Wednesday surprises and Billy Collins

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mary Beth Frezon

First of three days off, I got up this morning to get a new supply of cat food going for the critters. Key into car, turn, nothing… And again… nothing… Jump start via AAA does nothing so off it goes … Continue reading →

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