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Author Biography
Rose Mary Clarke writes a weekly column about life experiences.
Rose Mary Clarke started writing columns for the Knightstown Banner when she was in high school. A graduate of Knightstown High School, Ball State and Indiana University, she taught French at Franklin Central High School and Howe High School. Her husband, daughter Victoria and she lived in Irvington for many years. She and Bill currently live in Warren Park.
She was a Realtor for over twenty years and returned to writing columns about twelve years ago. Her weekly column that also appears in the Weekly View is about life experiences — travel, nature, the arts and the funny/sad events of the past. She is an avid reader and enjoys writing, cooking and eating good food.
She has published a book of some of her columns that is called Ramblings: A Stroll Down Memory Lane with Henry David Thoreau.
Rose Mary Clarke passed away October 26, 2017.
Rose Mary Clarke’s Story Archive
Easter 2016
Lovely Lady Spring has arrived early. I saw a robin last week; our pussy willow has fat catkins; and our daffodils, crocuses and magnolia tree are blooming. I know, of course, that it won’t last. Thirty-degree weather is predicted soon, and we just hope that the magnolia’s blooms won’t be … Read More
Vadel’s Back In Town, Part 3
I finally had to promise Vadel that we’ll call him if we need help even though one of my dear nephews lives ten minutes away and another one lives just across the county line. This tremendous concern about old people is just one example of the vast cultural differences between … Read More
Vadel’s Back In Town
As I wrote last week, I knew that it wouldn’t be the end of it when Vadel insisted, “Let me check on you every morning, drive you to appointments, do your grocery shopping, take care of your yard, take out your trash and clean your house.” When he came to … Read More
Vadel’s Back In Town
A few weeks ago, I heard a familiar, cheery voice on the phone. “Hi, Mom!” I knew immediately who it was. It was Vadel, the Mauritanian man whom Bill and I befriended and who calls me his American mom. “Where are you, my son?” I asked. ”I’m in Indianapolis.” Next … Read More
Treasure Hunt, Part 2
Vicki mentioned watching a series on the History Channel called “The Curse of Oak Island” about the recent effort of the Lagina brothers. I said. “I’ve been fascinated by the Oak Island Money Pit ever since I was a teenager!” The show has rekindled my interest. Ten years after I … Read More