The Judas Goat

Word of the Day:  Peccadillo ( )   “A small relatively unimportant offense or sin.  Synonyms:  misdemeanor, petty offense, indiscretion, lapse, misdeed.” Have you ever had a pet goat?  We had Mabel the goat.  Like many of the animals that … Continue reading

The Menagerie on Willow Brook Road

Word of the Day:  Menagerie (me naj’ er e) “A collection of wild or strange animals kept in cages or enclosures for exhibition.” I was fortunate to grow up with quite an array of animal friends.  We had the usual … Continue reading

Clowns, Cancer, and Clairvoyance

Word of the Day:  Psychic (si’-kik) “a person who is sensitive to influences or forces of a nonphysical or supernatural nature.” It is still hard for me to grasp, but my father has been dead almost 34 years now. He … Continue reading