OK, I’ve battened down the hatches so to speak. Groceries are laid by, I’m waiting for the frigid north wind to blow in snow and freezing rain! Will it get here? Meanwhile, here is a continuation of Moonlight Can Be Murder. Remember that I posted the beginning of the first chapter a few days ago. Nettie […]
Feb 13, 2015
The Missing Birds Mystery
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As you look at this picture, can you see three birds? The goldfinches and purple finch are not so noticeable without their glorious summer plumage but they are there, nonetheless. A reader of mysteries looks for clues which a writer of mysteries has planted. This is part of the fun of mysteries–searching for those elusive […]
Feb 12, 2015
A Wild and Rollicking Critique
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Another critique has come and gone. It was really good to see all the critters. I am convinced that the ladies known as the Cozy Critters are among the world’s most talented (and also have the best sense of humor). Helen brought a denim afghan which she had made. Each denim square was fringed and […]
Feb 11, 2015
Hope
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It lifts its cheerful head above the grass each spring in the same place in my yard at about the same time, this bright yellow crocus. The oak tree that towers above it is still bare of leaves and dark. The ground isn’t yet warm so how does it know that it’s time to wake […]
Feb 10, 2015
Sticky and Astounding
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Remember I told you I’m taking a computer course? Yesterday, amazingly, I learned to do two things on my computer that are brand new to me. I realize that many of you knew how to put up sticky notes on your desk top and making mailing labels is old hat for you but not for […]
Feb 9, 2015
Mild-Mannered Monday Morning
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My neighbor’s tulip tree across the street is putting out buds on this mild-mannered Monday. Soon it’ll blossom. That’s the only tree I know that puts out the lavender and white flowers before it puts out any leaves. As I’ve mentioned, robins are back (far too early because a lot of them will starve if we have […]
