The Places I’ve Been

The Places I’ve Been

Books! And, the places they’ve taken me. I’ve always loved children’s books, especially at Christmas. Those three in the cover picture were read to many, many children through the years, starting with my son, then my kindergarteners, then my grandchildren. Books have taken me all over the world without even leaving town. And, the experiences […]

This and That on Thursday

This and That on Thursday

My thoughts are scattered this morning. I blame it on the before-Christmas-rush. The sky is blue, sun is shining, and the rain has stopped. It’s six days before Christmas and I’m trying to finish a few last-minute things. I’m convinced I should have started getting ready for Christmas in July. In fact, I meant to […]

Lunching with a Lively Group

Lunching with a Lively Group

Jane’s house looked beautiful, all decked out for Christmas. And, the friends who gathered there for her luncheon yesterday arrived in a jolly Christmas spirit. The food was great, conversation, lively. It was a perfect way to celebrate, lunching with a lively group of women. Peg and I arrived first, Anita came in after us, […]

Last Day, Free Gift, Don’t Miss It

Last Day, Free Gift, Don’t Miss It

This is the last day that Moonlight Can Be Murder will be offered as a free eBook on Amazon. If you haven’t downloaded yet or told a friend about it, I hope you will—today! A Victorian house, a crackling fireplace, friends gathered around with cups of coffee in hand, a snowy town, a rekindled romance, […]

A Christmas Gift for You

A Christmas Gift for You

For two days only, December 17 and 18, that’s today and tomorrow, Ned McNeil and I will be offering Moonlight Can Be Murder as a free eBook on Amazon. Just click on this link: Moonlight Can Be Murder, and download.  A strange homecoming, old friends, a crackling fireplace, a Victorian house bedecked for Christmas, a lost […]

Thoughts About Name Calling

Thoughts About Name Calling

I love the quiet simplicity of my Christmas tree lights. Looking at them, as they shine on the ornaments that have been around for a long time, gives me a peaceful feeling. This season that should be so filled with peace and love, but, sadly, it often is not. Many people are hurting, sorrowing for loved […]