He holds his head high, looking squarely at the world without shrinking. He has not had an easy life. You can tell that he hasn’t, by the battered condition of his once handsome coat. What adventures has he known? What has he seen? What caused all those scrapes and tatters? He knows, but he […]
Mar 18, 2018
Out Among the Great Big Cats
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Have you ever been out among great, big, wild cats? Yesterday, my family and I made an excursion to Turpentine Creek, a wildlife refuge in NW Arkansas. I hope you click on the link to learn more about this place. It’s a home for abandoned, abused, and neglected wild animals, especially big cats. There are […]
Feb 21, 2017
A Silent, Watchful Newcomer
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He moves on four white, silent feet along my neighbor’s sidewalk, this quiet, watchful newcomer. He sits on the porch a while, thinking about things. Where did he come from? Where is he going? Is he just out for a morning stroll or is he on a mission? Cats are secret, mysterious creatures. They keep their […]
Nov 10, 2016
The Many Lives of a Mystery Writer
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Peg is an eager reader of good books. She is partial to cozy mysteries. One of her favorites is Deck the Hallways by Kate Carlisle. With the days growing shorter and darker and Christmas next month, what better time to read a cozy mystery about that special season? Being partial to libraries and their wealth of […]
Sep 10, 2016
A Rumble Through the Heavens
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The leaves, grass, sidewalk are all washed clean this morning. Everything is very, very still, except for a rumble of thunder in the heavens. Fall is inching its way in and crowding out summer. My new neighbors, just across the street, are energetic, friendly young people. They love to bicycle. Just now, they’ve wheeled their […]
Feb 19, 2016
Whichever Way the Wind Blows
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Yesterday the wind blew like a storm all day! Usually, it was twenty-five miles per hour but there were gusts of up to fifty mph. Grass fires were a danger. In fact, even as I went to bed last night, I smelled smoke. I do not like a strong gale. Some people say it invigorates […]
