Retreat to the Front

Retreat to the Front

When life gets to be a bit much, I retreat to the front porch, my grandparents’ porch. It isn’t far–just a thought, a smile away. The porch is cool and shady, the rocking chair is comfortable. I see past the rock steps at the foot of the yard. I see across the road to Pappy’s […]

Sitting on the Deck in the Dark

Sitting on the Deck in the Dark

Such a pleasant morning. A soft, gentle rain, a few rumbles of thunder. Nemo and I sat on the deck, protected by the redbud tree, our leafy umbrella. The crepe myrtle shows up well in the darkness of early morning. A good start to the day. Yesterday, I took a copy of Moonstruck and Murderous […]

Free Reading

Free Reading

My web master, Matt, has completed putting a sample of the seventh cozy mystery on this website. For some free reading that I think you’ll enjoy, click on  “Samples” at the top of this page. They are free and they are introductions to each of the cozies. Fun! Yesterday was a perfect summer day, not […]

Giants and Other Obstacles

Giants and Other Obstacles

“Got any rivers you think are uncrossable? Got any mountains you can’t tunnel through? God specializes in things thought impossible. He can do things others cannot do.”                         –Author Unknown That little chorus is running through my mind this morning. Many of us learned […]

The Battle and the Victory

The Battle and the Victory

  The worse the news and the state of world affairs, the more important become the people who are near and dear, and the ability to look at the wondrous, hopeful, absolutely delightful things of this life. Just a look around, with eyes open to possibilities, will boost your spirits. Sometimes, it seems there’s a […]

Soothing the Savage Beast

Soothing the Savage Beast

This morning, a mere three cups of coffee is not clearing the cobwebs. Feeling slightly fuzzy-headed, idly, I glanced through past posts and found this one from a few years back with subtle hints for a civilized political debate. I think it might work today, too, don’t you? Some of the political discussions sound pretty […]