A mile before reaching Deertrack Hill, those headlights moved even closer. In the mirror, the car reminded me of a dark monster with glowing eyes. Lightning flashed and I got a better look. I gasped and Mom turned toward me. “What is it, Darcy?” My throat felt dry. “That car following us, Mom; I can’t […]
Feb 8, 2017
Have You Enjoyed a Hygge Today?
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I just learned a new word: hygge. If you’d like to read more about it, it’s in The Farmer’s Almanac. Just click on the link. The word comes to us from Denmark, which has long, cold, dark winters. Just as a friendly hug warms the heart, so does the Norwegian hygge. They dress in soft, […]
Feb 7, 2017
A Spooky, Scary, Mysterious, Yet Cozy Quiz
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When I was in school, “Pop Quiz” were two of the scariest words around, but school was a long time ago and now, when I take a quiz, it is just for fun. That’s what this is this morning, a just-for fun quiz on my five published cozy mysteries. Pour another cup of coffee, get comfortable, […]
Feb 6, 2017
When Hope Soars Over the Goal Post
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Hope–that fire within, the heartbeat that keeps us pushing toward the goal post. Hope beat hard in the hearts of the two teams in the Super Bowl last night. I am not a sports fan. I don’t know a thing about the rules for football. I know more about baseball but I don’t care much […]
Feb 5, 2017
Memorable Stops Along the Road Map of Life
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Does anybody remember actual, old paper road maps? They were folded just so, and when traveling, I would unfold only the part I needed to find the right route. Life is like that–unfolding a little at a time, depending upon how far along we are on our journey, re-folding what isn’t needed any more. Once, years […]
Feb 3, 2017
A Warm Welcome on a Cold Day
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What could be better than a warm welcome on a cold day? Fran used to hold monthly luncheons for women who enjoyed getting together for food, Fran’s friendly home, and lots of lively conversation. Last year, Fran and her husband moved out of state. We sorely miss her, but Robbie has taken over the monthly luncheons […]
