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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
Appless in Indianapolis
Once again I sit in front of the blank computer screen: What, what, WHAT? This daily thinking and writing has become ingrained after writing a weekly column for the Knightstown Banner for about thirteen years. Until I’ve achieved at least one paragraph, even one sentence, I’m restless and discontented. New … Read More
Children of Joy
Christmas Eve: Unable to sleep, I started writing at 4:30 that morning and put a batch of mince pies in the oven at 6:30. I always bake mince pies that Bill wants. Bill’s darling mother stands behind me in my mind’s eye while I cut out rounds of crust with … Read More
For Old Lang Syne
Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and days of old lang syne? For old lang syne, my dears, for old lang syne, we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for days of old lang syne. Robert Burns, 1788 Along with “Happy … Read More
Oh Christmas Tree
“Oh Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches. In summer sun or winter snow, a coat of green you always show . . .” This song was based on a 16th Century Silesian tune. The use of green as a symbol of eternal life dates back to the ancient Egyptians. … Read More
Snow Diary
Eek! I seem to be saying that a lot these days. The months have sped by so that Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is nearly here. I try to follow Thoreau’s advice and live my life consciously. However, the older one becomes, the faster time goes so it’s difficult to … Read More