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September 2020
Yes the quote says soil not soul, although you will find a poem
by Bud Lemire that addresses the soul this mohth, and Mattie Lennon
certainly covers the subject of "soil" in his column.
September
is the harvest month in many areas, but it also means School is upon
us, and Football (Yea! Football!) School is a challenge as never before
with the pandemic shutdowns and social distancing creating situations
like parents having to become the teachers if home school is the
decision. In some places, even if actual school can be attended a
couple days a week, the home lessons are mandatory on the other week
days. Parents are having to brush up on the required lessons along with
their children. At the very least, it should give them a new
appreciation for a teacher's occupation.
Bud Lemire's poetry this issue commemorates the recent loss
of a brother "My Brother, Rich" and makes an effort to see both sides of
mask-wearing "Believers and Unbelievers," plus the aforementioned
"Perception of The Soul." John Blair sent two very different types with
"Longwood," and "Midnight Bathers." Mike Craner's free verse especially
touched yours truly with his descriptive "Campfire."
Bruce Clifford, still at home from his Carnival Cruise
chores, offers "It Happens All The Time," "Long Lost Days," and "All The
Noise." Your editor penned the brief whimsey, "Since."
Our columnists' submissions include the tasty recipes in Rod
Cohenour's "Cooking with Rod;" a poetic memory by LC Van Savage in her
column "Consider This;" Marilyn Carnell, "Sifoddling Along," shares the
thoughts that Fall brings; Mattie Lennon, in "Irish Eyes" has a
diversified discussion from home burials to digital traveling and
includes a link to uTube recording by an Irish lass, "Bury me in the
Garden." He has a request for help finding a certain app.
Judy Kroll's column "On Trek" gives her a chance to remind us
of some 'Our Home" facts. Thomas F. O'Neill expands a discussion on
gratitude in practical matters in his column, "Introspective." John
Blaie shares his personal damage from a stormy night in Texas in his
column "View from My Back Steps." Melinda Cohenour, our resident
Genealogist, moves into an importan area where DNA has been found
extremely useful in solving crimes. Her "Armchair Genealogy" includes a
way that you can help if you wish, so check it out.
Nice to have a poem from you, Mike, and it touched this heart deeply. Once again I must declare how
grateful I am for your expertise as well as your friendship and support
in this endeavor.
See you in October.
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