The Canebrake Don’t ever go into the canebrake at night When the wind is wild and the moon shines bright. When the birds are still and the river moans, And the cane stalks rattle like old, dry bones. You might encounter an Anjeofust, A strange, weird critter the color of dust, Or a Benleeb or […]
Mar 3, 2023
Three Brave Hens and a Fox
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Myrtle, Minerva, and Maude were three good friends. Each week, they met at one of their houses to share tea, a bite of something sweet, and the latest news. Myrtle was a beautiful hen with red feathers; Minerva was equally lovely in feathers of brown and Maude’s feathers were a gorgeous, snowy white. To be […]
Feb 27, 2023
The Sad Case of the Missing Hymn Books
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Where did they go? They used to live in the pocket on the back of the pews in the sanctuary. Now, there’s only pencils and envelopes to count your attendance. But, the hymn books? They are gone! Where are they? I like hymnals and I miss them. I like the feel of the hymn book […]
Jan 30, 2023
Frozen
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Trees, grass, all are frozen this morning. This is treacherous ice, silent and invisible. But, it’s there. Roads are coated and schools are closed. There is no walking or driving on it. Try it and one misstep and it’s a sudden meeting with the ground. The only living things stirring are squirrels and birds, picking […]
Jan 12, 2023
A Tip From a Cat
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Storms and rain hold a prominent place in my cozy mysteries, and, if it’s not rain, it’s snow! I love weather and the only way I can have the kind of weather I love best is to write it into my books. So, I do. Cats and rain and mysteries seem to go together very […]
