I ended that title with a preposition but it sounds stilted to say, “Books on which to cut their teeth.” Don’t you think? Anyway, sometimes what with all the iPads and tablets and laptops, I fear for the good, old-fashioned book, especially children’s books. That is, I fear until I go into a library or […]
Jun 10, 2015
Summer in the South
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Sometimes inhibitions are good. For instance, this morning I feel like going into the yard and singing, “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!” loudly and enthusiastically. However, I won’t. That would be disturbing the peace to say nothing of causing people to wonder about my mental stability. Inwardly, though, I’m singing because this is summertime. The sky […]
Jun 9, 2015
Coffee Mugs and Early Morning
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I sit at my computer, looking at the sun slant across my neighbor’s lawn and am grateful they didn’t cut their blue spruce when, a few years ago, it didn’t look too well. I don’t think blue spruces particularly favorite warm climates, preferring states cooler than Arkansas. However, this tree looks beautiful particularly in winter […]
Jun 8, 2015
Nettie’s Mansion
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For some reason, houses have always fascinated me, especially old houses, houses with character. On Pinterest, I have a board named “Houses With Character.” Pinterest.com/blanchemanos On that board is a house that is rather like Uncle Javin’s in my soon-to-be published book, Moonlight Can Be Murder. It is the house labeled “old Victorian homes”. Except, […]
Jun 7, 2015
What a Dream!
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Okay, all you dream analyzers, have I got a doozy for you! I’m not quite sure how it all started but danger was involved and I was in the middle of some sort of war. I think it was the War Between the States. Anyway, I had to keep my head down and hide a […]
Jun 6, 2015
Snakes and Cicadas
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In case you missed it yesterday, let me share the good news: Apex did an in depth interview with me on their Above the Fold page. If you haven’t read it, please click on this link: http://apexreviews.net/Above_The_Fold_-_6_5_15.html
