Author’s Notes

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“CHRISTMAS GREETING” was written by Margaret after taking a class which taught her how to make her own greeting cards. She used the techniques and tools she acquired to make cards for friends and family.

KALEIDOSCOPE—a series by Kathleen Roxby

“CHORTLING WITH FULSOMENESS”. For her primary references, the author used www.etymonline.com and www.merriam-webster.com.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—works by Kathleen Roxby

“DO YOU HEAR?” This poem describes a memory from when Kathleen’s older cousin was living with them for a little over a year. They shared a bedroom which opened to the living room where the fireplace and the Christmas tree were located.