Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Sound of Blue

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Eileen

          I heard my good friend and jazz saxophonist, Paul Winter, play last Saturday at a benefit concert in southern Vermont. His lyrical music reflected the same vibrant blue of his shirt, reminding me of a … Continue reading →

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Take It Or ‘Leaf’ It: Red Is Ahead

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Eileen

My mother coveted red hair. That’s how I first became acquainted with the longing for red. Later she painted her library red, and when my husband and I renovated our farmhouse I imitated her with a Chinese red in our … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Yellow

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Eileen

            One of my first words was ‘lellow.’ That’s because I couldn’t pronounce ‘yellow.’ When I was old enough to say ‘canary’ I was given one that ate sugar cubes out of my ears and … Continue reading →

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FORGIVENESS

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Eileen

Growing up in my family, I don’t remember hearing anyone say “I’m sorry.” It was unheard of to ask for forgiveness, and apologizing was tantamount to admitting weakness or defeat. Nevertheless, as the youngest, I said “I’m sorry” many times … Continue reading →

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