May was a busy month for me and my family, featuring a beach trip, visit from my daughter, along with her husband, and four sons, and a large family party. Plus we became great-grandparents! The second week in May, we … Continue reading →
A couple of days ago I looked out my office window, which gives a nice view of the back and side yards of our house. Something small wiggled in the grass just off the patio. A mouse, I thought at … Continue reading →
Falling for the Deputy is Book 4 in the Hopeless Romantics of Willow Ridge series of sweet, contemporary romances set in Willow Ridge, Georgia, a small town outside of Savannah. Can a group of hopeless romantics finally find love? Or are … Continue reading →
As I said earlier, I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. Instead I set goals for the year, looking at the things I hope to accomplish over the year. So, here’s what I’m planning to do in 2022. On the writing … Continue reading →
On a hot, summer day a trip to the beach makes a perfect outing. Fortunately, South Bend has several within easy driving distance at Indiana Dunes State Park. The park sits at the very southern tip of Lake Michigan and … Continue reading →
What could be more intriguing to four small boys than a river’s edge? Especially one with places where they can get right up to water, throw stones in to watch the splash, and look around for fish and other aquatic … Continue reading →
I’m not the world’s most serious gardener, but I do enjoy it. I get a lot of satisfaction from digging in the dirt, planting seeds or tiny plants, and watching them grow. But August in North Carolina is not a … Continue reading →
My bank recently demanded that I change password. I know that it’s a good practice to change passwords periodically, so I understand why they did it. It’s an annoyance but an understandable one and I go along. But then they … Continue reading →
At the beginning of the year I posted a few goals for the year. You can find that post here. In the interests of accountability, I’m posting an update to keep myself on track. As of right now (half way through … Continue reading →
The beach is a wonderful place for people who like to collect interesting things. When I’m out walking on the sand, I often see people carrying bags or buckets of shells. The shore offers an enormous variety of sizes, colors, … Continue reading →