A Valiant Old Man and a Paintbrush

Goya's portrayal of his country's terror is a master class in the art of keeping going.

Nov 16 • 

Rona Maynard

89

84

15

Out of This World

Daydreams can blow the dust off reality, turning the mind toward hope and purpose.

Nov 9 • 

Rona Maynard

98

63

11

The Finish Line

Running while young gave me the joy of movement. Walking while old reveals the joy of hope.

Nov 2 • 

Rona Maynard

106

93

13

October 2025

A Nest of Little Lives

When you can't save your country, you have to start somewhere.

Oct 26 • 

Rona Maynard

102

75

15

Adventure Is a State of Mind

Holy Toledo! We dreamed of a city in Spain. We reminisce about a rust-belt diner.

Oct 19 • 

Rona Maynard

89

92

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Living on Joy

She loved the life that cancer was stealing. I'd given up on mine--until I embraced her example.

Oct 12 • 

Rona Maynard

156

110

18

Three's a Crowd

Friendship expands the heart of a child. When it's over, love needs somewhere to go.

Oct 5 • 

Rona Maynard

157

85

10

September 2025

Little Store on the Prairie

I thought I knew my mother's story. Then old letters revealed a chapter with a Stephen King vibe.

Sep 28 • 

Rona Maynard

126

81

11

It's Not My Problem

You're a grownup. Me too. Let's skip search and rescue and get to the fun stuff.

Sep 21 • 

Rona Maynard

339

159

38

Painting Her Pleasure

Hailed for "painting like a man," she delighted in her body--and proved it with her brush.

Sep 7 • 

Rona Maynard

92

81

17

August 2025

Fifty Dollars' Worth of Happiness

Someone had lost that crisp new bill at my feet. Who should have it now?

Aug 24 • 

Rona Maynard

100

90

14

The Girl in the Poem

Phyllis McGinley won fame as "the housewife poet." Her gifted daughter chose a different path.

Aug 10 • 

Rona Maynard

88

80

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