I wrote these two children’s poems a long time ago and sold them to two different Christian children’s magazines of widely differing beliefs. But, you know what? Both magazines’ editors liked poems. Poetry and stories sort of bring us all together, don’t they? God’s Small World by Blanche Manos God made a tiny, shiny world […]
Mar 24, 2026
A Dark, Rainy Morning
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We haven’t had much rain this morning, just a smattering, but the sky is dark and a mist is falling. I’m thankful for it. Arkansas is too dry once again. Rain has a way of bringing back memories of other wet days. My parents’ home in Tahlequah is where a lot of rain memories center. […]
Mar 23, 2026
A Dog Who Knew
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My little pal, Nemo, was with me for fifteen years, my constant shadow, and a presence at the computer each time I sat down to write. I remain quite sure that he knew a lot of things I didn’t know, and that he tried to get me to understand It was very hard to write […]
Feb 2, 2026
The Groundhog and I
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Did you ever say hello to a groundhog? I did once and the result was unbelievable. You see, a groundhog lived under the garage at my house. I tried everything I could think of to make her realize she needed to find a new place to live. I mean, who wants tunnels and holes under the […]
Jan 14, 2026
Footprints Around the World
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Recently, I’ve had the honor of traveling around the world. I mean to far-off places I’ve only heard about. You know how? Some friends in Austria and also in India bought my cozy mysteries! With a click of the mouse on their computers, there I was! Now, isn’t that neat? Many other authors have had […]
