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By Mary E Adair
“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining,
the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing,
and the lawnmower is broken.”
– James Dent
Welcome to our combined Summer issue! Some of our authors sent a column for both May and June. Bless them. We admit to planning this schedule only after being able to take a brief vacation in celebration of my birthday on May 8. It was truly an enjoyable absence from my computer which is usually like my chief activity, as well as providing pleasant diversions occasionally.
Our poets offer a variety of thoughts - some may keep you pondering for deeper meaning. Three poems each from our most prolific of our welcomed gentlemen authors. Bruce Clifford submitted "If Heaven Were Real," "Only You," and co-authored with Andjela Srejovic "The Village House."
Walt Perryman's three are "Today and Tomorrow Ramble," "Not My Fault," and "Just Rambling about my Barn!!!" The last one made yours truly think of her storage room.
Bud Lemire's poetry often inspires him to add an illustration, some crafted by him. He sent "The Purse," "Check The Ingredients," and "You Learn."
The next three are Encores from John Ival Blair. First the one about my favorite birds, "Cardinals At Twilight." One of my sisters would have been pleased about his "Wild Gourds" as she made many items using gourds. His poem "Uncle Pete" may remind some of you of an uncle or two of your own.
Christopher Reburn, longtime friend and mentor, favors us with a fine essay titled "The Power of Life Coaching: Transforming Lives, One Journey at a Time." He writes that there is no end of the unique life styles in his experience, and he willingly chooses the challenge.
Judith Kroll, author of "On Trek," has a group page "Writings of Life." An unusual photo and its explanation from that page highlight her column for this combined issue. She also submitted a photo of her back yard, that portrays an essence of peace and serenity.
Marilyn Carnell blesses us in her "Sifoddling Along" column with an excerpt from her novel she is writing, set in the Civil War era. It offers a glance at life in that part of our nation's history.
Pauline Evanosky's "Woo Woo" column includes both a May and a June subject. She is the busiest writer in terms of the various platforms featuring her writing. Being a psychic allows her to discuss her experiences and to encourage others in finding their own inspiration. "Taking Responsibility for Your Life" and "Something Inspirational" are the subjects for May and June respectively.
Thomas F. O'Neill also sent his "Introspective" columns for the two months. His life has been enriched by the travels worldwide, and his teacher role has deepened his knowledge in communication.
Melinda Cohenour, youngest sister of your editor, has been doing the "Armchair Genealogy" for several years. This issue covers the progress in the Heuermann case, due largely to the significant DNA findings. However, since the loss of her beloved husband Roderick she also has been assembling the "Cooking with Rod's Family" column. This May/June recipe features her daughter sharing her Melissa's Baked Omelette Casserole.
"Irish Eyes" by Mattie Lennon, covers the literary news - new books, plays, contests, Festivals and more in Ireland. Both a writer and actor, he is present in the doings of popular themes and with the persons who make them notable.
Your editor is delighted that warm weather prevails during this time of the year. Even though our own sky is so cloudy tonight on the last day of May that we are unable to view the Blue Moon. This poem composed a few years ago still discloses the real me.
Summertime Woman
By Mary E. Adair
I'm a summertime woman,
It's heated days, I crave,
That stretch endlessly dawn to dusk,
Making time for memories to save.
I love the sun peeking over the edge
Of the Earth it daily warms,
And the illumination blessing us,
With many more cheers than harms.
My mind can soar ever upward
To the unclouded, endless blue sky,
Expanding with new ideas and dreams,
Pursuing goals that I shall try.
Basking in sunshine throughout the day,
Making the most of the longer hours,
Delving into new tasks to enjoy,
That won't be delayed by sudden showers,
For the summer rains are mostly brief,
And the droplets dry within a second,
So only if you saw them fall, you'd know
Naught but sun ever did beckon.
I'll always be a Summertime Woman,
The cold doesn't hold any thrills for me,
Perhaps being born in the month of May,
Helped set my desire to be warm and free.
So bring on the higher temps,
And the blistering brightness, I say,
For Summer's the time to enrich our lives,
Filling them with blessings every day.
©Feb 17, 2022 Mary E Adair
See you in July!
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