Slightly damp but undaunted and undeterred, the Cozy Critters arrived for our Critique yesterday. We were afraid that some would have to come by boat (just kidding) but even though the day was rainy and dark outside, inside, my house glowed with the warmth of friendship. We missed Nancy but Helen was back after travels […]

What Did You Say?
Conversation–that two-way street of someone speaking, someone listening; then reversing roles, the first person listening, the second speaking. If I had any advice for a young couple just beginning the journey of marriage, my advice would be to talk things over. (Nobody has asked my advice lately about anything, much less marriage) Decisions made by […]

Ruminations
This morning after a noisy celebration, the town wakes to soft breezes and hesitant sunshine. It’s a beautiful morning with the promise of a lovely summer day. Another Independence Day has come and gone and our great country lives on, not because of her detractors or misguided politicians but because of her people who believe in […]

Plain Thoughts…
…of a plain southern American woman. I’m not sophisticated or brilliant or particularly discerning. But I do love this country of my forefathers. It is my country too and I would not want to live anywhere else. On this cloudy, cool Day of Independence, my thoughts are meandering here and there; so, I’ll just jot them […]

Fran’s Fourth of July Feast
FREE BOOK FREE BOOK FREE BOOK FREE BOOK FREE BOOK FREE BOOK Remember this is the last day for the second Darcy and Flora cozy mystery, Grave Shift, to be offered as a free ebook on Amazon.com. Thanks to everyone who is downloading and also buying The Cemetery Club and […]


