Snowy, Blowy, Frozen, Frigid

Snowy, Blowy, Frozen, Frigid

Old Man Winter has not forgotten us! He remembered that with all the snow and cold he is dumping on New England, he certainly can’t forget us just a little farther south. And, lest we feel slighted and neglected, he turned his frigid attention on us today. Yesterday was pretty cold all day and long […]

A Wild and Rollicking Critique

A Wild and Rollicking Critique

Another critique has come and gone. It was really good to see all the critters. I am convinced that the ladies known as the Cozy Critters are among the world’s most talented (and also have the best sense of humor). Helen brought a denim afghan which she had made. Each denim square was fringed and […]

Prayers and Promises

Prayers and Promises

The March for Life in Washington, D. C. yesterday encouraged me. Tens of thousands of people rallying for the right of unborn children to live. I am reminded of a Bible verse (more than one, really) “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and […]

From My Heart

From My Heart

Sometimes I wonder how I got to be so blessed as to have this group of ladies in my life: Jane, Peg, Nancy, Helen, my cozy critters. They not only offer direct and helpful suggestions and insight, they are a support group like no other. Yesterday, our critique was held in the family room in […]

Chocolate Nuggets

Chocolate Nuggets

What do you call a pan of double chocolate orange brownies that don’t exactly come out of the pan as they ought? Chocolate nuggets, of course. And, let me tell you they are just as tasty as the kind that is neatly cut into attractive squares.Chocolate nuggets, coffee, friendship and a whole lot of laughter […]

Coffee, Candy, and Critique

Coffee, Candy, and Critique

It’s that time again–one of my favorite days in the month. It’s time for another cozy critique and a gathering of all the cozy critters. We’ll read, listen, offer suggestions, share triumphs and maybe a few tears, and talk about the world of words. And, of course, I’ll tell them more about my trip to Ireland. […]