Happy Columbus Day! I know that it is actually October 12, but a decree has gone out to turn Mondays into official government celebration days. Who made the decree? I don’t know. Remember the rhyme we learned in school, “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue?” Remember the names, the Nina, the Pinta, and […]
Oct 7, 2017
The Secret Wisdom of Trees and a Wayward Wind
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In the darkness of early morning, trees nod their heads as a moisture-laden breeze stirs them. Are they whispering secrets? Rain must be moving in. The air certainly feels like it. The sun surely is up there somewhere, hidden behind thick clouds. Will it shine down on NW Arkansas today or keep its counsel in […]
Oct 6, 2017
A Five-Star, Resounding Bibliophile Review
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I’m over the moon this morning about an incredibly wonderful review of By the Fright of the Silvery Moon by Bree Herron of Bibliophile Reviews. A book review by Bree Herron is a red-letter happening in the life of the fortunate author. Bree has a fresh, intriguing approach to her impression of the book. She […]
Oct 5, 2017
Sometimes I’m Happy; Sometimes, I’m Blue
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Remember the old song, “Sometimes I’m Happy, sometimes I’m blue. My disposition depends on you?” My blog post this morning is going to be a discussion of moods and what causes them. Are you ready? What makes you happy? What makes you blue? Does your disposition really depend upon another person, as Sarah Vaughan sings? […]
Oct 4, 2017
One Dark and Misty Morning
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The morning is cool and dark. Rain moved in yesterday and maybe, since it met with such a joyous welcome, will return today. Now, this is more like fall. On such a dark morning, all I want to do is curl up with a good cozy mystery. But, there are things that must be done. […]
Oct 3, 2017
When the Unimaginable Happens
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The tragedy of the sudden and violent deaths in Las Vegas left me stunned. It is unimaginable that in the middle of a music venue, someone unknown to those attending would suddenly open fire and kill and maim people who were strangers to him. Why? The people who died and the people who are now […]
