Susan Dayley's Blog, page 26
November 30, 2011
Just Shoot Me and Get this Over With
"I'm determined!" Russ said. "I'm insistent." The men in the room scrambled to think what word he was trying to …
November 28, 2011
Golden Books, Green Stamps, and Church Bells
The snow had piled higher during the night and the parking lot behind J.C. Penny's was six inches deep with grooved …
November 25, 2011
Rebellion or Submission?
I'm wandering through my morning, feeling like the theme song from the original Poseidon Adventure is playing somewhere in a …
November 23, 2011
The Incredible Tale of Squanto part II
After serving Capt. Thomas Dermer as an interpreter, and since his own people were gone, Squanto decided to remain with …
November 20, 2011
The Incredible Tale of Squanto part I
In 1605 Captain Weymouth sailed to the new world to explore the coasts of Penobscot (Maine and Massachussets). While in …
November 18, 2011
Bitter Blessings
Morning was a harsh slap of reality. Mom wasn't there to wake us up, and she wasn't going to be …
November 16, 2011
A Fuse in a Room Full of Gunpowder
The Mayflower bobbed on the waves, anchored near a shore where a small brook emerged and flowed to the sea. …
November 14, 2011
Don't Forget the Umbrellas
This time of year is wonderful for remembering all the things we are thankful for. And I am thankful for …
November 11, 2011
What does it matter if I know this?
A Technocracy "is a form of government where technical experts are in control of decision making in their respective fields. …
November 9, 2011
Into the Woods, It's Time to Go
I don't ever remember getting to sit at the "children's table" at Thanksgiving. At Grandma Miller's it was an adorable …
