This morning, I’m praying for my family, friends, and for everyone in the path of Hurricane Harvey. I can only imagine the devastation, look at the pictures on the news this morning, and marvel at the strength of the wind and the waves and the lives disrupted. I’ve never been in a hurricane and never […]
Aug 25, 2017
The Excitement of an Ordinary Day
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Yesterday was what Jane would call an ordinary day. She and I agreed that ordinary days, where everything goes smoothly, begins and ends nicely, is an ordinary day. In fact, an ordinary day is extraordinary, the very best kind of day. Do you ever look back at the day or week and count the changes, […]
Aug 24, 2017
Curiosity, the Cat, and You
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This morning, I am putting you in the spotlight. I, the curious author, am curious about you. I want to know what you look for in a cozy mystery, what you like or dislike, and why you read the Ned McNeil series and the Darcy and Flora series. And, I want to know how you […]
Aug 23, 2017
Change Keeps Happening All Around
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Somewhere in the darkness of early morning, a dove calls. The birds are much quieter now than they were this spring. My flowers are a little bit tired. Even without looking at the calendar, I would know that summer is winding down and fall is coming on. Where has the summer gone? What did I […]
Aug 22, 2017
An Unforgettable, Spectacular Sight
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The solar eclipse has come and gone, receding into history and lodged in our memories. What an unforgettable, spectacular sight that was. I made a few notes as the eclipse began and grew. I made a few pictures too–nothing as grand as those you probably made, but I did make a stab at it. […]
Aug 21, 2017
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
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Today, many well protected (I hope) eyes will be turned up to the sun or down to a homemade device, to see it disappear as the shadow of the moon moves across its face. What an amazing sight that will be! If I lived on a farm, I would be interested to see how the […]
