All of my mysteries are–well–mysterious. Some could be called downright spooky. In fact, they have been called that. But, guaranteed, the spookiness has rational answers. I think they do, anyway, usually. Here are some questions to jog your memories if it has been a while since you’ve read any Manos Mysteries. Have fun! Pour another […]
Hunters’ Moon
·The full moon was lovely last night and I’m sure it will be again, tonight. It’s the Hunters’ Moon, a time when hunters used the moon’s silvery light to scout around and try to find meat for the coming winter. It’s also a super moon because it is very close to the earth in its […]
First Day of Fall
Well! It’s here again–fall, that is. Summer 2024 is a thing of the past and now we’re into a brand-new season–new, but as old as time. The earth turns, keeps spinning, and here we go, right along with it. The giant marigolds in front of the porch shine golden this morning and a few zinnias […]
Imaginary Step Back
The Time Tunnel by Blanche Manos Go with me this morning on a journey–not so far in miles, but a great distance in time and quite a giant leap in imagination. We’re going to struggle through years of wild undergrowth–bushes, weeds, grape vines, wild rose bushes, blackberry briars, giant oaks, and we’ll stop at […]