The night stole softly down the hills and wrapped the town in darkness. Daylight fled, going with the sun as it slipped beneath the western horizon. Now, a sense of tranquility and the far away sounds of the forest blotted out the cares of the day. Down in the hollow, an owl hooted. Another answered. […]
Another Newly Minted Day
Morning is here–another newly minted day, as bright and untarnished as a new penny. Night has gathered its dark robes around it and moved off, giving place to the rising sun. Hope stirs with the breeze that moves the leaves. Troubles that seemed insurmountable with darkness sink, defeated, before the glow of hope. As long […]
What’s Inside Those Intriguing Covers?
·The covers of the Darcy and Flora or Ned McNeil mysteries are designed to hint at what’s inside the books. They are also like a friendly, open door, inviting you to come on in and have a look around. ♥ The Cemetery Club–The first Darcy and Flora cozy opens with Darcy Campbell and her mother […]
The Mystery of the Unknown Plant
·Yesterday, I said I would add to the mystery count by telling you about a mysterious plant. It was discovered in an unused field in Oklahoma. What could it be, I wondered, as I gazed at the fascinating features of huge trunk and wildly tangled limbs mixing with other bushes and underbrush. The limbs or vines, whichever they were, reminded me […]