Thanksgiving memories Brazil Buzz By Mary Lou Sartor Among my thoughtful reflections at Thanksgiving, I find myself often retreating back to my childhood in Brazil...

A Sunday ride Sunday afternoon, our daughter Starla called and asked if we would like to take a nice ride to Brazil. It had been a while since our last trip to visit the graves of nine family members and of friends and neighbors we both knew. Memories of them are always on our minds...

My Name is America Today was beautiful! This senior felt happy and thankful for living so many years on this earth and more; America. The azure blue sky above me, a gentle breeze planting kisses on my face, and the rustic Autumn landscape were just a few of the things to feel and observe and admire...

Quarantine Update Brazil Buzz by Mary Lou Sartor Paul received his shots at Richard Roudabush Medical Center at the pain clinic. After the long-awaited injections, he has relief now. My husband was not off and running, although he was grinning from ear to ear when he left the office...

There is an old saying, “You don’t miss the water until the well runs dry.” I can neither attest to the origin nor the many situations the saying would be fitting to use. I am sure it fit my situation this week. Sunday morning we found ourselves starting to have plumbing woes with the sink drain in the kitchen. ...

Treasured memories “For where your treasure is, there will be your heart be also” Matthew 6:21. Sunday, our daughter Starla May called to inform us she and our son-in-law Bruce would take us to see their new home in Carmel on Tuesday morning at ten o’clock...

Romance at the county fair Hello everyone! It is nice to keep in touch with you through the Brazil Times each week. Last week’s article was about a sad happening, the sudden death of Faye Terry. I mentioned Paul’s appointment at the VA pain clinic was scheduled for last Friday. It has been moved to September 4. He will need to wait a few more days for relief...

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...