There is nothing more welcome than a pleasant day in August. No, we did not go out and about the town or to one of the fine parks here. Walmart did not happen either. We found work to do in our backyard and harvested tomatoes, green beans and peppers...

It seems like yesterday ... It seems like yesterday ... It seems like only yesterday, July 25, 2002, Brazil Buzz was given space on the pages of The Brazil Times by Frank Phillips...

Watching the young folks Yesterday, the tennis courts at Brownsburg High School reopened. Young students of the sport and instructors were enjoying the extra warm sunshine and keeping hydrated...

Mary Quite Contrary and her better half have been gardening this week. The country born mouse and her spouse set tomato, pepper and sage plants and sowed a few seeds behind our city house. Sorry to say the peonies lost their beautiful rain soaked blooms last night...

Busy, busy, busy week This week has sure been a busy time at our house. Mother’s Day was great thanks to family and friends. Paul prepared a fine breakfast for the two of us. If I should become unable or worse, he will not starve. He is a good cook...

Mother’s Day brings back memories Since Mother’s Day is Sunday I thought you would like to revisit my column that appeared in Brazil Times, Wednesday, May 17, 2004. Mother’s Day brings back memories...

Another week of quarantine is going down for the count and still; we fight the fear within us the battle with the virus is far from defeat. Today when Dr. Anthony Fauci and others spokespersons at a news briefing gave further details about the latest scientific studies, experiments and findings; their messages were well received. With any luck, a safe vaccine is in our near future and/or next time around we can knock the lights out of this sickness seeking, heavy-weight killer...

A sweet elderly lady named Kate called me Saturday to say, “My caregiver could not find your column on the internet this time. Did you give it up or let us down?” I read Brazil Buzz to her. She thanked me and then asked what Tootie Mae, our little canine friend is doing these days...

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could say our prayers and go to bed knowing all is well in our world? Well, it doesn’t work that way for some of us. Some nights sleep won’t come, and other nights when we do, we’ve worn ourselves out with so much worry nightmares filled with fear of was or could fill our head...

Spring is in the air Spring is a few days away. Before we can step into the season a little snow must fall. I do not think we will need to shovel a heavy amount of the white stuff this time. The hearty flowering plants are emerging from the earth along our backyard fence...

Yesterday I decided to rummage through some papers in my file cabinet. After shredding most of the discarded material taken from the folders, I unfolded a sheet of paper containing a funny story from an unknown writer. I read the lady’s tell-all at my last class reunion. The attendees of the Class of 1957 of Brazil High School gathering seemed to enjoy the humor. Before it meets its doom to the blades of the shredder I’ll share it with you!...

Being healthy in 2020 By Mary Lou Sartor It is close to the end of the day, and I am completely exhausted. After a good night’s sleep, the best in weeks, ambition decided my day!...

Our eldest daughter was born at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California, January 25, 1959. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 19 inches long. I remember well she took her time coming into the world. We named her Starla Gail, after no one in particular...

Happy birthday, Tootie Mae By Mary Lou Sartor We will celebrate our little dachshund, Tootie Mae’s birthday this week. She was born on January 15, 2009. We pet lovers were at a visitation at a funeral home and saw pictures of the deceased on the memory board holding two very cute puppies...

Welcome to the new year Well, this first Monday of the new year was a good day for us. I can not complain about the weather, either. Today was beautiful, and all is well at our house. We can only hope for more of the same...

This day before Christmas this writer thought you might enjoy a previous article that I wrote December of 2013. So much, I am thinking about this special night. Gentle are the joys that fill this wonderful season of Christmas- the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. ...

Ten years ago, December 10, 2010 this writer submitted an article to the Brazil Times. Tonight I stepped back in time reflecting back to the good old days another time and another place called home. I think you might like to visit a portion of it again. ...

This evening snow is falling outside. The ground is covered with the white stuff now. Everyone passing by the house on his and her evening walks is bundled up with winter wear except a runner that boldly braves the cold in far less.I just happened to notice that while the baby was napping! At 80, my eyes are working overtime to take in all that Ican see...

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Brazil Buzz: The journey continues... A family matter By Mary Lou Sartor It rained almost the entire day. All outside work that I planned awaits attention. The lawn is not looking its best. Tomorrow there will be more of the same...