Author Archives: Jan Morrill
We Are All “Others”
Lately, I’ve seen many disturbing social media posts that vilify, demean, shame, and lie about immigrants or people of different cultures, religions, political philosophies, sexual orientation — basically, anyone considered by some to be “the other.” Most of these posts … Continue reading
Prell & Pork Chops
This morning while Steve and I were walking Obi, he noticed a car in a neighbor’s driveway with a California tag. “They sure came a long way,” he said. Immediately, memories started pouring through my mind as I replied, “We … Continue reading
The Pledge of Allegiance – Part 3: Liberty and Justice for All
In Part 1, I shared a video of my granddaughter, Penelope, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. While listening, I was inspired to consider each phrase and what it means to me. Part 1 – The Pledge of Allegiance: History Part … Continue reading
The Pledge of Allegiance – Part 2: I Pledge Allegiance
Today, June 14, is Flag Day. Generally, I know the meaning of Flag Day, but I looked it up anyway and found more detailed information on the Almanac.com. Here are a couple of interesting tidbits: The current American flag was … Continue reading
The Pledge of Allegiance – Part 1: History
During a recent trip to visit my daughter and her family, my granddaughter, Penelope, was excited to show me that she’d learned The Pledge of Allegiance. As I watched and listened, I wondered how long it had been since I … Continue reading
National Poetry Month – Gratitude
Thank you again to all who participated. I’ve drawn the name of the winner — Dr. Robb Scott. (He certainly had the best chance of winning with the number of haiku he shared!) Thank you to Robb and to all … Continue reading
National Poetry Month – Day 30: Time
Happy Day 30 of National Poetry Month. I’ve enjoyed counting syllables each day — it’s been good brain exercise! I’ve especially enjoyed reading the haikus of those who shared them. I hope you’ll continue to write them. This last haiku … Continue reading
National Poetry Month – Day 29: Nature
Nature stimulated our minds long before social media did. I admit to sometimes scrolling mindlessly, sometimes getting caught up in the disagreement of the day, though I usually end up hitting “delete” before “send!” But for me, getting out in … Continue reading
National Poetry Month – Day 28: Unrequited #3
As I mentioned in my Day 16 haiku post, before the end of National Poetry Month, I would post a haiku for each of the three men in my life who I consider the “Unrequiteds” in my memoir-in-progress. I’ll admit, … Continue reading
National Poetry Month – Day 26: Batgirls
We’re getting to the last couple of days of National Poetry Month, and I just want to have a little fun. So tonight, I’m sharing a photo that always makes me smile, even if the two Batgirls aren’t smiling. This, … Continue reading
