Hope and Springtime

Hope and Springtime

Today, being the last of March, may be unpredictable. You know how she is, warm one day, cold the next but all in all, the adage about March coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb is holding true. April? I don’t know. April is whimsical. But, with March, we can tuck […]

Darcy, Danger, and Devilish Deeds

Darcy, Danger, and Devilish Deeds

Danger was no stranger to Darcy. Her life as an investigative reporter for a Dallas newspaper many times was uncomfortable. She made enemies–like the man who threatened her because her picture sent him to prison. Darcy pointed her camera and snapped the shot as the man left the store after robbing it. What is it the […]

Running for the Office

Running for the Office

Just so we understand this is all tongue-in-cheek and completely imaginary, don’t bother with write-in votes.  Reporter: So today, Mrs. Manos, you are announcing you are a candidate for Office of the President of the United States? (snicker) If you’ll pardon me, what makes you think you are qualified? Me: (nervously pleating the hem of […]

Owl’s Flight

Owl’s Flight

From The Cemetery Club. Darcy and Flora have gone to see Emma James, a person who might be able to decipher the old map Ben sent to Flora. The two sleuths hear a little more about owls than they bargained for. Shaking her head, Emma said, “I’m sorry. I really can’t tell you much about it. […]

Snippets

Snippets

Snippets, those little picture memories you and I have. Some are good; some are bad. They are imprints that events have left upon our lives. Do you remember scenes and words? Is life rather like a narrative, an epic tale, or is it the small things, the snippets of memories that have made us who […]

Guest Blogger Karen Hulene Bartell

Guest Blogger Karen Hulene Bartell

I am happy to introduce today fellow Pen-L author Karen Hulene Bartell. I’m sure you will enjoy reading this interview and if you have any questions to ask our guest, please include them. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Karen.  Blanche Hi, Karen. Thanks for the interview. Would you like to tell us something about […]