In the third Ned McNeil cozy mystery, the whole mystery centers around an old woman who recently died in a nursing home. Because she is the basis for the story, I have to know all about her before I can introduce her to you. That means I must write a back story. That’s the fascinating […]
Mar 24, 2018
Devil’s Den
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Yesterday was a beautiful, warm spring day in NW Arkansas. My family and I took a trip to Devil’s Den State Park. It is a gorgeous area of dam and waterfall, creek, woods, grass; just a lovely natural setting. We picnicked, climbed, walked, took pictures, talked, and had a great time. White splashes […]
Mar 23, 2018
Discovery and Inspiration
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Sometimes inspiration comes in a surprising way–when I least expect it. Now, the New Testament is inspiring in itself but some time ago, I made a discovery that I hadn’t been expecting and I was inspired to include that discovery in a mystery. Some of us stick small items of importance in our Bibles–a picture, […]
Mar 17, 2018
A Leprechaun in My Pocket
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Warning: Best read with tongue in cheek. An Amazing Leprechaun Story This is a reprint of a story I told a few years ago. A fantastic tale of a stowaway in my pocket. Is it true? Well, I’ll let you be the judge. And, by the way, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I took a warm, […]
Mar 16, 2018
A Visit from a Leprechaun
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This is a re-print of a St. Pat’s Day post I wrote a few years back. It’s still a good memory for me. Kindergarteners are eager to learn, have good imaginations, and the neat thing is, they love a game of make-believe. I’ll always remember this leprechaun episode and smile. “God needed laughter in the […]
Mar 15, 2018
Fran’s Leprechaun Luncheon
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It’s fun to remember enjoyable times, isn’t it? This morning, I’m re-printing a post I wrote in 2016, two years ago. This was at Fran’s house before she and her husband moved to South Carolina. It was a special, happy day, complete with Fran’s delicious food and attractive decorations. I miss those times, but I’m […]
