MT Penny

Hello Hatters, I’m not a fan of driving in heavy rain.  In fact, I currently don’t live in a climate where we get much rain. I recently...

Hello Hatters, I’m smiling from ear to ear.  I recall yesterday’s phone call from someone who thought I was still working. I don’t always...

Hello Hatters, I had an early morning wake up alert from my dog; she was barking, mildly alarmed at something. We’re talking 5:15 AM, not...

Hello Hatters, Three or four months ago, I made a trip to the Smoky Mountains. I brought back six  different stuffed animals. Included in...

Hello Hatters, As the school year approaches, many students prepare for their first days with a new haircut. This last week my own...

Hello Hatters, The phrase, “rock, paper, scissors” (R.P.S.) conjures up memories of a game from childhood.  It’s a fair and random way to...

Hello Hatters, Since Country Hubby went to heaven, I haven’t done much cooking for myself. Fruit, snacks, salads, nuts, yogurt, and fast...

Hello Hatters, I often make lists of things that need to be done and remember that they used to be called Honey-do’s.  There’s the...

Hello Hatters, I have a couple of stories that weave together as lessons for myself and maybe others.  I’ve been praying about this blog...

Hello Hatters, In my retired life, I continue to keep moving. Sometimes, I reflect on times past when my dance mimicked the little...

Hello Hatters, Life keeps drawing me to many kinds of roads.  As you may know, I retired from a company involved in many things to...

Hello Hatters, Once upon a time, I had a listener.  It was just one of the many gifts that offered care, comfort, and encouragement.  The...

Hello Hatters, If you’ve been reading my blog post within the last year, you know that I had a xeriscape front yard created.  It is a lot...

Hello Hatters, My travels over the last two weeks revealed many things.  People are generally good-natured, roads are usually crowded,...

Hello Hatters, I’m feeling a bit off the last few days.  So many difficult situations surround my family and friends and it’s hard to...

Hello Hatters, I spend more time outdoors lately in spite of the pollen, weather changes, and rain. Caring for my rescue dog is one of...

Hello Hatters, Thirty-seven years ago, I was at a hair salon getting my hair fixed; it was an early morning appointment.  Both families...

Hello Hatters, I’m fairly new to this mowing of the yard task. About six months ago, I had my front yard xeriscaped, so that leaves the...

Hello Hatters, I’m was at Whataburger eating a very late breakfast.  I jammed with the older songs from the 1970’s.  I was really tickled...

Hello Hatters, An evening or so ago, I was outside and I noticed the leafless cottonwood tree in my neighbor’s yard looked golden in the...