AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” This is another scrap from the poet’s desk and was not titled by this author. The piece appears for National Compliment and National Belly Laugh Day, January 24. The author often expressed such an opininion. She had her problem with name as a child. Friends and family called her “Peg.” Teachers had to learn. Later at work it became both “Marg” or “Margaret.”

REFRACTIONS—the poetry of Robert Roxby

In “MY LADY WITH THE JOYFUL LAUGH,” the author once-again tells of his love for his wife.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—the poetry of Kathleen Roxby

“HOW LIKE A GREEDY CHILD” is included this week as a nod to National Compliments Day, January 24. However, some may find this selection inappropriate, except in a backhanded sort of way. Even with the zinger at the close. The subject considered the author a very close friend.