AUTHOR NOTES

GLASS RAIN—the poetry by Margaret Roxby

“SEASONS GREETINGS” is another of the simple verses the author created to use on her own handmade greetings cards.

REFRACTIONS—the poetry by Robert Roxby

“FOOTSTEPS” was found among the author’s papers. It is included this week for National Roots Day, December 23.

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS—works by Kathleen Roxby

“CHRISTMAS TO THE NTH RIDICULOUS” was inspired by a a couple of television movies depicting decoration competitions which seemed to get out of control.