by Liz A | Feb 28, 2020 | Pepper and Bear
Spring on a street corner As a child, I hated spring. I’m sure growing up in Cleveland had a lot to do with my feelings towards this season of transition. I enjoyed the time leading up to spring. Winter in the snowbelt meant months of sledding, skating, and snow...
by Liz A | Jan 3, 2020 | Pepper and Bear
The importance of travel I stepped through tall grasses and cattails as I made my way through the marshland. Hermit crabs poked out of bubbling caverns. The crustaceans scurried over my feet while clasping at the air with their pincers. Harmless and cute, I thought...
by Liz A | Dec 18, 2019 | Pepper and Bear
How I learned history Positive memories of my childhood and how I grew up as a young Army wife Positive memories of my childhood revolve around culture and history. My parents were educators, so my siblings and I were surrounded by experiences revolving around...
by Liz A | Nov 27, 2019 | Pepper and Bear
Easy Street ED BUSTA’S TAVERN “Where are you going little girl?” People called as she skipped by. “Edjem doma,” she replied. They knew exactly who she was and where she was going. She was Ed Busta’s daughter and everyone knew her father. He was a popular tavern...
by Liz A | Oct 29, 2019 | Pepper and Bear
On leave in the Vosges Valley Mediterranean winds ventured into the Vosges valley and pushed through the mist that draped over acres of junipers. The waves of warmth caused my pink cardigan to itch, so I pushed the sleeves above my elbows. Damp weather was common...
by Liz A | Sep 29, 2019 | Pepper and Bear
By Elizabeth Aslakson Three years ago, while living in New England, an incident involving my black German Sheperd, Bear, spurred my interest in writing. After days of below zero wind chills, I decided Bear and I needed to get out of our clapboard cottage for a change...
