When I think of collards, images come to mind of porcelain sinks stuffed to the brim with large, dark green leaves, huge pots simmering on the stove, apple cider vinegar, and brisk days made for Gramma’s quilts. The smell of collards cooking makes my mouth water in anticipation of the deliciousness to come – forContinue reading “Collards”
Author Archives: Linda Pearce Griffin
I am a writer, storyteller and artist. I come from a family of storytellers but I'm the only one who has written mine down.
Piddlin’ Around
Question: “What have you been doing?” My answer: “Just piddlin’ around.” There was a brief pause and then a bit of nervous laughter and a quizzical expression by said Questioner. Another question followed: “You’ve been doing what?” I realized the Questioner had no idea what I meant and so I elaborated, “You know, just messin’Continue reading “Piddlin’ Around”
Because It Happened Again…
I Have Decided…
Growing up I often wished I was smarter, prettier, richer, more popular – you name it! I looked at others and saw them as more – and myself as less than. I don’t know why. It certainly wasn’t because my parents didn’t love me or support me. I know, for a fact, that they thoughtContinue reading “I Have Decided…”
Leaping
Well, this has been on my mind since January and since it was still rattling around up there, I thought I might as well get it out and be done with it. This year – 2024 – is called Leap Year. What has been boggling my mind is: exactly WHAT are we leaping??? And, yes,Continue reading “Leaping”
Toot Toot!!!
I have been reluctant to post this blog because it’s just tooting my own horn. But I suppose it’s my horn and I certainly have the right to blow it if I want to. In this particular case, what I really want to do is dance and shout. Why? Because at long last, I haveContinue reading “Toot Toot!!!”
To Resolve or Not, that is the question
So, I said I was going to start blogging again. But here it is Friday, January 5th. And until this very minute I have not even thought about writing for my blog since my post a week ago. Hmmm. Wonder if that means anything? Well, you might think that I’ve already broken my New Year’sContinue reading “To Resolve or Not, that is the question”
Hello and Happy New Year!
I took a break from my weekly blogging for the past few months as I have been working on a couple of projects that have kept me busy. (Stay tuned to find out what they are – well, that is if you’re interested.) At any rate, during that break I was swamped by faithful readersContinue reading “Hello and Happy New Year!”
Swirling in the October Wind
Thoughts on Funerals
The Pearce family has always loved a good funeral. Not meaning any disrespect to my clan because we certainly grieve the loss of our loved one. But there are always plenty of stories, good ole remembering right into the marrow of the soul, and lots of healing laughter. One of my earliest memories is myContinue reading “Thoughts on Funerals”
ARTiculation 