Practicing Gratitude
It’s that time of year when we’re reminded o be grateful for all the gifts we’ve been given. It seems to me a great idea to stop and take time to bring to mind all the good things we have. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Holidays
The Necessity of Being an Eclectic Writer
At the end of November, I’ll have stories published in two different anthologies and those two stories are about as different as they could possibly be. One is very short (42 words) and is included in the “Mystery” section of … Continue reading →
My Favorite Time of the Year
All of the seasons have their good points—even winter, though admittedly it’s my least favorite. Of them all, Fall has my heart. In North Carolina, spring is great but lasts about three weeks before diving into summer. Summer heat and … Continue reading →
Two Short Stories in November Anthologies
(I don’t have final cover designs or order links for either yet) Holiday Hijinks Series Haunted Holidays 42 Squared 42 Categories with 42-word Stories “A Little Christmas Spirit” “Being in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time” * * * … Continue reading →
The Giant Skeletons Emerge from Hibernation
In a sure sign of Fall and people hungry for Halloween treats, the giant skeletons have emerged from their ten- or eleven-month hibernation. This pair appears to be having a tea party on the porch.
Continue reading →Visitors from England, 2024 – Part 7: Cooking with Freya
Whenever grandchildren are visiting, I make time to whip up a batch of cookies with them. We make them from scratch, and they love the chance to help with measuring, breaking eggs, mixing, and, of course, taste-testing. This visit was … Continue reading →
Valentine’s Day Sale
This special price is only good until February 17th, so grab your copy now. A Question of Fire: Amazon Nook Smashwords Kobo Apple Books Hunter’s Quest: Amazon Nook Smashwords Apple Books Kobo
Continue reading →Christmas – The Future Engineers
My youngest daughter has four boys, ranging in age from six to twelve, and they were all here for Christmas. We’d discussed well in advance gift ideas for them, and they all seemed quite pleased with what they received. Two … Continue reading →
Christmas – High Tea
One of the Christmas traditions for the family I started some years ago was taking my daughters, grand-daughters, daughter-in-law, step-granddaughter, grandson’s significant other, and my daughters’ more-or-less adopted sister out to High Tea on Christmas Eve. It’s become a high … Continue reading →
Christmas – the Tournaments
The weather blessed us with a couple of unusually nice days (for December) leading up to Christmas, so the children had a great opportunity to play outside. The swing and the balls all saw plenty of use, but the Cornhole … Continue reading →