A cold rain is falling this morning but I am reminded that a warm circle of friends can brighten the darkest day. Sometimes I marvel at how the Lord brought us Cozy Critters together to have a good time giggling and reading and critiquing and sharing insights into what makes a fascinating book, article, or poem. Along the way, our […]

Snowy, Blowy, Frozen, Frigid
Old Man Winter has not forgotten us! He remembered that with all the snow and cold he is dumping on New England, he certainly can’t forget us just a little farther south. And, lest we feel slighted and neglected, he turned his frigid attention on us today. Yesterday was pretty cold all day and long […]

A Wild and Rollicking Critique
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 […]

Prayers and Promises
The March for Life in Washington, D. C. yesterday encouraged me. Tens of thousands of people rallying for the right of unborn children to live. I am reminded of a Bible verse (more than one, really) “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and […]

From My Heart
Sometimes I wonder how I got to be so blessed as to have this group of ladies in my life: Jane, Peg, Nancy, Helen, my cozy critters. They not only offer direct and helpful suggestions and insight, they are a support group like no other. Yesterday, our critique was held in the family room in […]

Chocolate Nuggets
What do you call a pan of double chocolate orange brownies that don’t exactly come out of the pan as they ought? Chocolate nuggets, of course. And, let me tell you they are just as tasty as the kind that is neatly cut into attractive squares.Chocolate nuggets, coffee, friendship and a whole lot of laughter […]

