Yesterday, Darcy, Flora, Ned and I went to an author’s fair at the Tahlequah Library. Rain pelted us on the way and the day was dark, but did that dampen our spirits? Of course not! Our hearts were light and sunny and that’s what mattered. The authors were put into the Carnegie Room, which […]

The Mystery of the Wandering Chicken
I’ve looked out my kitchen window and seen many things: children, cats, dogs, rabbits, squirrels, birds, but yesterday was the first time I’ve looked out and seen a chicken. Where did it come from? I don’t know and can only guess. It was thirsty. It hopped up on the bird bath and drank and drank. […]

To Celebrate the Weekend–Free Book
As a rousing way to celebrate Labor Day and the last holiday of summer, Pen-L.com, Amazon, and I are offering the fourth Darcy and Flora cozy mystery as a free ebook. Two days only! September 2 and September 3. Just click on this link: Grave Heritage. Happy Reading! During the rainiest July on record for […]

Daring Deeds and Deadly Discussions
I would call zip lining over a pack of alligators a pretty daring deed but for Nancy and Rick, it was all a part of a Florida vacation. Much more to my liking would have been the glass-bottom boat ride that Nancy said was really fun. And, of course, true to being a cozy […]
And That’s the Way It Is
Good morning. Coffee is perked and Nemo and I are about to go sit on the deck while it’s cool. Today will be another warm one. My Minnesota people are enduring the heat and thankful for air conditioning. How did we do this when I was a child and we had no air conditioning except […]

Guests, Flowers, Trees, Beautiful Morning
It’s so nice to have guests this morning. My brother and niece from Minnesota are visiting and that makes for a good morning. I’m trying to keep the house quiet as they are still snoozing after being on the road so long. Nemo just saw some walkers go up the hill. I cautioned him to […]

