Win a Book

Music is important to many of us. A song accompanies us as we do housework, write a story, or drive along the highway. Darcy Campbell likes music too. In Best Left Buried, Darcy listens to an old love song in chapter one. In fact, that song, coming through the radio of her car, lulls her […]

A Homey, Lovely Mess

A Homey, Lovely Mess

Today is a special day, a national holiday that I’ll bet you are not aware of. I wasn’t. It is a day to gladden the cockles of my heart and take a load of guilt off my shoulders. Now, who wouldn’t want a holiday like that? You know that sink full of dirty dishes in the kitchen? Are […]

Eclipse

Eclipse

The moon looks as if a giant mouse has taken a bite from the left side of it. I’m watching the eclipse. It is awe-inspiring. Silently, slowly, earth’s shadow is crossing over the face of the moon, blotting out that giant night light in the sky. It’s wonderful to watch and to know this is […]

Fun, Food, Friendship

Fun, Food, Friendship

Fran’s luncheons are always a treat. This month’s luncheon had an Easter theme. Fran keeps an evergreen tree inside her entryway. She decorates it for the seasons. Yesterday, eggs and antique Easter cards adorned the tree. A friend of hers crocheted tiny coverings for the eggs. Beautiful! Many choices of salads and Fran’s famous minestrone soup […]

Freedom to Think

Freedom to Think

Freedom! Millions have died to obtain it or keep it. Without it, what do we have? I’m just asking. Do we have security from fear of retaliation? Do we have the warm feeling of belonging? Do we have a feeling of superiority?From what do we want to be free? And what is worth giving up […]

Famous First Lines

Famous First Lines

When you pick up a book at the library or book store, what is the first thing that grabs your attention? The cover picture? And when you open to the first page and read the first line, does it determine whether you’ll continue reading? Here is the first line of The Cemetery Club.