Does weather influence human behavior? Not a leaf is stirring. The quiet morning listens to the sounds of a town waking up and going about its business. For many children, this is an exciting or frightening or bewildering morning — the first day of school! And, tonight they will be full of stories about classmates, […]
Aug 15, 2014
Alarum Bells
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Last evening, I sat on my deck and enjoyed the peace and stillness of a lovely summer night. And I thought of others, Christians around the world, who don’t have any peace at all. Yesterday, I had three nice meals and I hope to do so again today; then, I thought of others, Christians around the […]
Aug 14, 2014
Writers are Wanderers
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It is really neat to have Janet as the newest cozy critter. She read one of her articles to us yesterday. It was thought-provoking and insightful, the kind of piece that makes a person think about what they know and what they only think they know. Jane read a delightful poem to us. Jane has […]
Aug 13, 2014
Dog Days of Summer
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This period of time is traditionally referred to as the dog days of summer. May I say that every summer should be like this one! The temperature is not quite fifty-eight degrees this morning. Blue skies, low humidity, and delightful weather smile down on us. Some dogs, who cannot defend themselves against being associated with what are […]
Aug 12, 2014
Life and Lighthouses
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A day that went largely unnoticed last week was National Lighthouse Day. It was a day set aside to think about the importance of lighthouses in maritime history. I’ve always been fascinated by these structures; who wouldn’t be? You won’t find lighthouses in calm waters or tucked securely away from the danger of storms. Lighthouses […]
Aug 11, 2014
The Mystery of Moonbeams
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Last night, no clouds marred the beauty of that majestic full moon. Wasn’t it lovely! Fortunately, I was able to get a pretty good picture, different from my usual moon shots. Maybe this would be a good cover picture for Moonlight Can Be Murder. Speaking of this upcoming fourth book, the first in a new […]
