As you know, I sometimes like to write children’s stories as well as cozy mysteries. Flag Day was June 14 so that put me in mind of this story about a cat, a ship, and a famous lawyer. To me, our American history is so wonderful that I want to pass it along to future […]
Jun 17, 2016
Star-Spangled Cat
Filed Under: Children · Tagged: Francis Scott Key, Manos, mysteries, The Star Spangled Banner, War of 1812
Jul 3, 2013
The Star Spangled Banner
The Fourth of July, the celebration of our country’s independence is upon us. I hope that as we picnic or watch fireworks light up the sky, we remember what we are celebrating. We live in the most wonderful country in the world but without freedom, we would have nothing. As Ben Franklin said in 1759, […]
Filed Under: Heritage · Tagged: Blanche Day Manos, Francis Scott Key, freedom, independence, Star-Spangled Banner
