Although it isn’t conclusive, it is believed that William Shakespeare was born on this day, 1564. It is well documented that he died April 23, 1616. What a lot happened between those dates! The world of literature and, indeed, the English language is far richer than it would have been if that great playwright had […]
Aug 21, 2013
My Dad
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His hat hangs on a peg in my hallway. It’s not the Stetson he wore on special occasions. This one has sweat marks, and a small spot of oil. It’s the one he wore every day as he mowed lawns, drove to the sale barn, or any time he went out the door. He never […]
Apr 26, 2013
Queen for a Day
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Thanks to the nearly 2,000 people who made the ebook giveaway of Grave Shift a rousing success. I hope each reader enjoys the adventures of Darcy and Flora as they delve into mysteries that only these two plucky women can solve! Do any of you remember that very old TV show, Queen for a […]
Apr 21, 2013
The Gift of a Garden
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Growing older involves lots of changes. Children become best friends and mentors. Amazingly beautiful, brilliant people known as grandchildren make one’s acquaintance and if you’re really lucky, you get a daughter-in-law who builds her mother-in-law a container garden. The view out my living room window has changed since yesterday. Large flower pots sporting blooming plants, […]
