Karla Garrett

Timeless Reflections Karla Garrett

There comes a time in everyone's everyday life that he or she would like to express their very own personal views and opinions of an assortment of ideas yet reluctant to relate or write these opinions to anyone else-that's the reason all of us aren't as democratic as we should be for often someone else's ideas and opinions are laughed and sneered upon. Have things changed a great deal since 1952? Yes and no. It was an election year: "Blood pressures are running high this year and bets are still higher. It should be an excellent year for business; for the doctors and the stock market." Adding touches of humor, Mrs. Hays includes recipes for meals and healthy living, glimpses of the past and of the future, and the work required to maintain the lifestyle of her time. What started as a personal challenge for herself as an amateur writer became an insightful offering for the interest of her family, community, and all readers who appreciate such a treasure.