I kept thinking, this morning, that December 27 must be of historical significance or religious significance. St. Swithin came to mind. I looked it up and since it is July, this can’t be the day to celebrate that good saint. It is significantly wet here in NWArkansas and, although Christmas Day the sun shone, the […]
Dec 24, 2014
‘Twas Christmas Eve
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I woke up this morning and sprang from my bed, with thoughts of a busy day rife in my head. Now on with the coffee pot, on with my blog; fill the bird feeders and also the dog. Quick, to the kitchen I go in a hurry; from counter to stove top I scoot and […]
Dec 21, 2014
Shortest, Darkest, Day
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At last it’s here–the first day of winter. At 5:03 p.m. it will officially begin. This is the winter solstice. Isn’t it wonderful how God planned the seasons, set the planets in motion, and made this one day of all the year, the shortest? The temperature isn’t quite down to freezing this morning and, guess […]
Dec 18, 2014
The Mystery of the Murky Bog, Part II
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Mallory’s heart pounded in her throat as she stood and turned in a slow circle, wondering which direction to go, trying to see through the gloom. It was hopeless; never had she seen the mist so thick and dark, but panic urged her into the night, searching for Maureen and that high, keening cry. The man, that […]
Nov 15, 2014
Saturday Shivers
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The eastern sky looks a little odd this morning. Slate blue overlaid with pinkish orange as the sun makes its presence felt. I guess that’s what’s known as a cold November sky. Let me share with you our shivery forecast: possibility of freezing rain and sleet today, possibility of snow tomorrow. Which reminds me of […]
Nov 14, 2014
A Big Box of Beautiful Books
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They came, that box of beautiful books! These are not just any books but the Darcy and Flora Cozy Mysteries set in Levi, Oklahoma filled with interesting people you will surely want to meet. We can all remember the rapture with which we gazed on the newborn face of our children for the very first time. Not […]
