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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
Life at the Intersection of Luck and Love: Moving On
Last week I wrote about the process of preparing our Irvington house for sale. The owner of a ranch-style home on three quarters of an acre in nearby Warren Park had accepted our First Right offer. This meant that whoever showed up with a better offer could beat us unless … Read More
Life at the Intersection of Luck and Love: That Old House, Continued
Some couples say, “We’ve never had a cross word during our marriage.” Those saintly people must live in an ivory tower far above us lesser mortals. Either that, or they don’t have long memories! Appearances may be to the contrary, but Bill and I haven’t always been sweet tempered during … Read More
Life at the Intersection of Luck and Love: That Old House
During my career as a Realtor, owners proudly showed me the improvements that they’d made. “We did everything ourselves. Working together was such fun!” I smiled because I knew what probably happened during their fix-up experiences. As I’ve written before, I am a klutz. Bill, on the other hand is … Read More
Life at the Intersection of Luck and Love: The Newlyweds
Several people responded to last week’s column about the differences between men and women. Neil wrote that all couples have similar experiences. My old friend, John, mentioned the control of the thermostat. One of my friends surreptitiously turns down the TV’s sound, but her husband always catches her. Anne was … Read More
Life at the Intersection of Luck and Love, Part 2
Here’s a little story about a couple in their late eighties. One night she fell down in the bathroom and couldn’t get up. “Help, help!” she yelled. No response. “George, I’ve fallen and can’t get up.” No response. George often refused to wear his hearing aids. Finally she hit the … Read More