“I am a part of all that I have met,” said Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Was he looking back at his life when he said this? Life’s experiences do indeed shape our outlook on life and impact thoughts and actions but I wonder how much of our past and present circumstances change who we really are, deep inside? […]
Jul 31, 2016
KOVLV
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I’m happy to announce my second guest post on Whiskey Tales will be up tomorrow morning. Thank you, Maria Norcia Santillanes. We need an association or club or something to keep our vacant lots vacant (KOVLV). Just as sure as there’s a nice, green area in town with wildflowers growing on it and bees and butterflies […]
Jul 30, 2016
The Trials and Terrors of Nemo
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Nemo is such a wonderful Sporgy (cross between a Brittany Spaniel and a Corgi). He is a great watchdog, a faithful companion, and is loving with his family and friends. But Nemo has allergies! This morning, I got his chewy bones ready and I’m sure his tail wag meant thank you. Then, I put his […]
Jul 26, 2016
That Pesky Roving Reporter
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Roving Reporter: I’m so glad I caught up with you, Blanche Manos. It has been a while since I’ve interviewed you and I’d like to know if anything has changed in your life. Any new books in the works? Me: I’m so glad you asked. Yes. In September, Pen-L Publishing will release the fourth Darcy […]
Jul 22, 2016
Don’t Forget!
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The soft fleece afghan around my shoulders is warmly comforting this morning. My desk is directly under an air conditioning vent. I like the cool air blowing around me but not necessarily down my neck; hence, the afghan. The back yard crepe myrtle is lovely this year but not as much as a few years ago, […]
Jul 20, 2016
Are Some Things Best Left Buried?
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Excerpt from Best Left Buried. This woman’s manner so rankled me that I had a tough time controlling my voice. “If the land is yours already, Eileen, do I need to deed it to you?” “Just to be sure there is no question farther on down the line, I think that might be a wise […]
