I am the proverbial storyteller. My goal here is to share stories of joy, wisdom, and some of my life experiences and observations. I feel a deep appreciation for life and beauty. I love nature and all things living, (well, maybe not mosquitoes, and creepy dangerous things!) I am a retired nurse, who has dabbled in many different hobbies over the years. I have one cat, two grown sons, and the two wonderful daughters in law. and three beautiful grandchildren. I love my life in NC.
A certain little boy loved the leaves of Fall. He had questions to ask, so he stood up tall. Earnestly, he inquired about the pre-fall trees. “In Fall, why do you choose to lose your leaves?” “Why drop your lovely cloaks now? Wait till spring! Why have no leafy limbs when the wind is chilling, Knowing … More Falling Leaves by Melodie Elaine Estes
October was Black Cat Awareness Month, I wanted to dispel any superstitions about black cats. I wanted to share about my Norie. Take a look at these pictures, and the story here and see what you think. Several years ago, after my second son and his wife moved from a house to a smaller apartment. … More My Black Cat Is Not Bad Luck
You never know how an act of loving kindness will affect someone’s day–or even their life. It was an uncharacteristically warm Halloween night several years ago. All of the trick or treaters had finished their “candy quests.” Since my husband had passed away two months before and my son had moved out of the house … More Sweet Child Surprises Widow Neighbor
Want to read a true spooky story? In Godwin, (near Erwin), North Carolina, on a dirt road past the Chicora Civil War Cemetery, sits the antebellum mansion for Oak Grove Plantation. After many years of neglect, much work and money have gone into preserving and furnishing this landmark and museum. The Lewis family also worked to … More My Spooky Story For Halloween
The old Dushee Shaw Half-Way House has become known as a place of history and ghost stories. This building, hidden by weeds and trees for many years, is located near Coats, in Harnett County, NC. The area was once known as Averasborough, a river town on the Cape Fear River. The old house was a … More Is The Old Dushee Shaw Half-Way House Haunted?
A dark shadow in the night, Shining black hair, reflecting light. Armed for defense with sharp claws, Sheathed in padded, jet black paws. She watches me with golden eyes. Then runs away with arched tail high. While playing she prepares to jump, But only attacks my blanket’s lumps. Always listening with both ears cocked, For … More My Halloween Cat
In the fall of 2007 I became acquainted with what I considered a unique spider. The first sign of this spider was the web which was at a 45-degree angle to the ground and had a roundish shape with little cottony clumps strategically placed on its web, along its border and angular anchor webs. The … More Cheerful and Creepy
In honor or horror of Halloween. This blog post is about spiders. Want a creepy scare? See video at bottom of post. Actually I like spiders as long as they are outside of my home. I try to respect all life but some lives are just not wanted in my abode. I also have one … More How Do You Feel About Spiders?
Warning,: if you are weak of heart do not watch the last video! Below is a picture of one variety of garden spiders (also known as writing spiders). They are harmless to humans unless one’s web catches your face, as you walk through it on a dark night, and you hurt yourself running in terror! … More Spiders Are So Creepy!
This happened several years ago but I thought that other cat lovers would understand. Norie, my black cat, loves to play, observe, go out on the screened in porch and stalk birds as they peck around looking for food safely beyond her reach. Sister, my second cat of a different personality, preferred to sit in … More Warm Kitty, Soft Kitty
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