The storm crashed against the wooden fishing boat. Waves tossed it, rolling it nearly on its side. The men inside clung to whatever they could find, terror-stricken. Up on the crest of a wave they flew, then down into a trough, heavy seas around and above them. Lightning split the inky sky, and wind shrieked louder […]
Jul 17, 2015
Terror Stalks the Hillside
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This is a cozy mystery, well written, good character development and a satisfying read. Then you get to the chase scene and whoa, what happened to the cozy part. That is the misconception many readers have of cozy mysteries. Well, think again. This is a suspenseful, exciting story, filled with baffling murders. I am planning […]
Jul 15, 2015
Honey Yeast Bread
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The aroma of honey yeast bread wafts through the house. I’ve just taken it from the oven. Yes, it’s pretty early in the morning to bake bread but, you see, it all came about this way: Yesterday, I pulled out the recipe for honey yeast bread that my friend Norma gave me. I was in […]
Jul 13, 2015
A Rock for the Ages
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Admittedly, this looks like just a rock. Let me assure you it is not. It is a special rock and I’d like to tell you why. (from the Book of Joshua, chapter 24) Joshua was a great commander. Through him, the Lord won many battles against the enemies of Israel. Joshua brought Israel together and […]
Jul 12, 2015
Sunday Morning All Around
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It’s a lovely, quiet Sunday morning in NW Arkansas. The sun highlights freshly washed greens in leaves and grass. I like trees and woodsy areas. That’s probably why Darcy Campbell and Flora Tucker live in a heavily forested part of NE Oklahoma called Levi. It’s in Ventris County. Darcy and Flora are basically country people although Darcy […]
Jul 11, 2015
Ponderings
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Another weekend is upon us. The sun shines, leaves move in the breeze, and there’s a quiet feeling in the air. A man just walked down the sidewalk in front of my house. I’ve seen him walking past each morning this week, using a walker, one of his legs encased in a long, white support […]
