How Small Things Add Up

VIKLIT's CELEBRATION

It doesn't take much to make small things into something to celebrate. Here are some small things I'm celebrating today!



A few years ago I planted grapes, so they'd shade the pond in summer. Actually, the fish put in a request. So now I get fresh grape leaves for my dolmas and lots of grapes. After eating all we can, what then? Here's the story in pictures.





ON THE VINE





IN THE BASKET



IN THE JAR



Sliding on the Edge, C. Lee McKenzie, WestSide Books, Spring '09
The Princess of Las Pulgas, WestSide Books, Fall '10
The First Time, Fall '11 (Anthology story: Premeditated Cat)
Alligators Overhead, Outskirts Press, Fall '12