I woke up to a world of white this morning–a frigid, frozen world. I’m not sure how much snow is on the ground–not as much as was forecast, but several inches. At one point, we had sleet so that, with the snow, makes for a lot of cold stuff. It’s pretty, though, if you’re in […]
Nov 24, 2025
Strange, Dark Night
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The Strange, Dark Night by Blanche Manos I sat before the fireplace, A book upon my lap Outside, the wind was howling Inside, the fire was crackling. A perfect night to nap. I closed my eyes for just a minute It could have been no more When someone stepped upon my porch And knocked upon […]
Nov 2, 2025
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My friend Peg asked for the next installment of the Miss Tootsie mystery. So, OK Peg, here it is: A cold prickle of fear ran down Miss Tootsie’s back. What had disturbed Cocoa? What did the little dog hear or smell? Should she waken the others? Had Cocoa heard an owl or a coyote […]
Oct 21, 2025
My Friend Nemo
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I’m so sad to report this morning that yesterday, my dear little friend of nearly sixteen years, Nemo, passed away. He was my guardian, writing partner, and companion with a freckled nose, short legs, and a waggy tail. He had been failing for several years and, at the last, he was blind and deaf. However, […]
Oct 11, 2025
Ned McNeil
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She really knew how to push my guilt button. I had plenty of time. My only job was working part-time for Daisy and her real estate company, and I could certainly have turned her down, but she looked so needy that I couldn’t refuse. So, here I was on a windy, autumn day standing at […]
