Memories and Musings
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Memories and Musings – On Parades
Alexandria, VA – “Both Sides Now,” written by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell,1 appeared on the U.S. singles chart during the…
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On Sun Worship and Solar Panels
Alexandria, VA – Humans have worshipped the sun for a very long time–at least from the 14th century BCE. According…
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Memories and Musings: On Year’s End Wrap-Up
Alexandria, VA – December is often thought of as a time for gift-giving and celebrations. I’m celebrating checking a…
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Little Pine’s Halloween (continued from October 2022)
by Nina Marshall (now Nina Tisara), initially written for her children when they were young. Alexandria, VA – When we…
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Little Pine’s Halloween
by Nina Marshall (now Nina Tisara) Alexandria, VA – Editor’s Note: This is Part One of a story Nina wrote…
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On Becoming a Five-Star Airbnb Superhost (Four Times Running!)
Alexandria, VA – “Spend the night with me and I’ll make you breakfast in the morning,” said Les at an…
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Memories and Musings – On What If
Alexandria, VA – It is summer as I write. I am in my yard, and I feel as if I’m…
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Nina Tisara’s Memories and Musings – On a Secret Garden
Alexandria, VA – Once upon a time, a long time ago, but not very far away, a garden was designed…
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Memories and Musings – On Research and Rabbit Holes
Alexandria, VA – If you know me even a little, you have heard me preach, yes preach, on documenting your…
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Memories and Musings: On Paris In The Spring
Alexandria, VA – In April 2020, I wrote about my favorite tree – the redbud. There’s more backstory than I…
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