Freedom! Millions have died to obtain it or keep it. Without it, what do we have? I’m just asking. Do we have security from fear of retaliation? Do we have the warm feeling of belonging? Do we have a feeling of superiority?From what do we want to be free? And what is worth giving up […]
Apr 1, 2015
Famous First Lines
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When you pick up a book at the library or book store, what is the first thing that grabs your attention? The cover picture? And when you open to the first page and read the first line, does it determine whether you’ll continue reading? Here is the first line of The Cemetery Club.
Mar 26, 2015
Fierce Storms
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What a difference a night makes!Tornadoes tore through parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma last night. It was a fearful time with people going to their safe places and praying that the tornadoes would pass them by. My heart and prayers go out to those affected and I’m thankful for the safety of family and friends. In […]
Mar 24, 2015
Owl’s Flight
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From The Cemetery Club. Darcy and Flora have gone to see Emma James, a person who might be able to decipher the old map Ben sent to Flora. The two sleuths hear a little more about owls than they bargained for. Shaking her head, Emma said, “I’m sorry. I really can’t tell you much about it. […]
Mar 22, 2015
Sunday Soliloquy
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That title is not exactly right because a soliloquy is talking to oneself and, although in a way I’m doing that, I’m also sharing with you, my visitors. Anyhow, I was just wondering why people do, say, act, as they do. And, of course, no one acts the same in every circumstance. But it seems […]
Mar 21, 2015
Snippets
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Snippets, those little picture memories you and I have. Some are good; some are bad. They are imprints that events have left upon our lives. Do you remember scenes and words? Is life rather like a narrative, an epic tale, or is it the small things, the snippets of memories that have made us who […]
