Autumn smells tickle wonderful memories of my childhood. My mother, father, brother, and I lived on a parcel of land near the Rio Grande in west Albuquerque. I know “down by the river” conjures a specific image by those who enjoyed the comedy of Chris Farley, rest his soul, but our cozy adobe, flat-roofed…
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Practice for the Journey
The birds and waterfowl are starting their migration South for the winter. Geese are particularly noisy this time of year. One autumn after visiting Minnesota for the summer, our campground was adjacent to a cornfield. I was sitting in my lawn chair next to our trailer enjoying a cup of Joe and the crisp fall…
Lawn Art
Lawn art is abundant here in the Midwest. Take for example this lovely toilet garden I spotted next to someone’s mailbox. It takes on a whole different meaning of potted plant, and I’m sure the postman is sure to enjoy a whiff of sweet aroma as he deposits the letters and bills into the…
It’s Easter
I was in the bank yesterday and the teller, obviously wanting to make conversation, told me she liked Easter better than Christmas now that her son is older. “Christmas is for children.” She said. Apparently she has forgotten the true meaning of both these holidays. When my children were little, I took them to all…
Welcome to Renner Writes
Renner Writes provides writing and editing services to authors, businesses, and schools. Renner Writes also showcases books, articles, and special events by author, Barbara Renner. Lonnie the Loon Learns to Fly, a children’s picture book, was recently honored as a finalist in the 2014 Harvest Book Reading Competition. The Harvest Book Reading’s sole purpose is…