Thoughts for Tuesday Morning

Thoughts for Tuesday Morning

Tuesday Morning Thoughts This morning, as I listened to news about the hurricane pounding Haiti, I said a prayer for the people there. Many live in shacks that won’t withstand wind and torrential rain and floods. They are afraid to leave their homes, afraid their belongings will be stolen. Let’s remember them and ask the Lord to help […]

The Hidden Things, the Secret Things

The Hidden Things, the Secret Things

As it turned out, Darcy and Flora’s family had its share of hidden things, the secret things. And, that July in Ventris County, just when they thought the storms had ended, another one appeared on the horizon. Reaching across the table, I squeezed her hand. “Oh, Mom, think of it! Think of the people we’ve always look […]

The Wonderful Week That Went By Fast

The Wonderful Week That Went By Fast

The Wonderful Week That Went By Fast Every author looks forward to the launch of her book. Months of sitting at the computer, checking facts, going back and forth with editors and publishers, and at last, the BIG DAY! Monday was just such a day for GRAVE HERITAGE, the fourth Darcy and Flora cozy mystery […]

We Whos Down in Whoville

We Whos Down in Whoville

This morning, I want to salute those of us in “Fly-Over Country.” Yep, that’s what television personalities and political personages call us and, sadly, it is often what they think of us. We are just the area of the country in the middle of this great land, best viewed from the air, largely unnoticed and unimportant […]

A Rumble Through the Heavens

A Rumble Through the Heavens

The leaves, grass, sidewalk are all washed clean this morning. Everything is very, very still, except for a rumble of thunder in the heavens. Fall is inching its way in and crowding out summer. My new neighbors, just across the street, are energetic, friendly young people. They love to bicycle. Just now, they’ve wheeled their […]

When a Hot Cup of Coffee Clears the Cobwebs

When a Hot Cup of Coffee Clears the Cobwebs

Whew! That first sip of coffee was an eye-opener and must have gotten rid of every germ on its way down.  If that didn’t clear the early morning cobwebs, nothing will. A question this morning: why is it so hard to talk to people about the really important things? Small talk is easy but how […]