Autumn Rain

Rain!

   

Where Did That Come From?

The afternoon was dampish, but it was time to fill the bird baths, so Nemo and I opened the back door. As we stepped out on the deck, I noticed the wind had picked up, bringing with it a sprinkling of rain. “Hmm. Maybe we should wait a while,” I told my pup. Before we […]

Birthdays and Things

Birthdays and Things

Another birthday has come and gone, and I’m reminded of what a wonderful family I have and what great friends. Thanks to one and all.  It’s hard to believe just how many birthdays  I’m talking about, so we’ll lightly skip over them.  Changes! There’ve been an unbelievable number of changes through the years. Things which […]

A Tip From a Cat

A Tip From a Cat

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 […]

Rain

Rain

At last, we’re getting much-needed rain. To say “much-needed” doesn’t really describe the state of dryness we’ve been in for a long time. I don’t think we had any rain in September and here it is, nearing the last of October. I’m just grateful for it. The trees and grass surely are, too. Fire danger […]