My first thoughts this morning were of writing “finis” to a character’s life. Not to worry, it isn’t for real and I don’t actually have diabolical thoughts. You see, his untimely passing is supposed to look like an accident only it isn’t an accident although Grant Hendley, the sheriff of Ventris County, thinks it is but […]
Nov 25, 2015
Thanksgiving Mysteries
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That special holiday in November arrives tomorrow. I have heard a rumor that a jolly turkey slides down chimneys bringing mince and pumpkin pies and Thanksgiving-themed books for all good and dedicated readers. If this is true, maybe I could give him a few tips on what to leave on the festive table. I couldn’t resist this children’s […]
Nov 13, 2015
Morning Musings
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Frost on rooftops, sun on orange maple leaves; fall is here at thirty-three degrees this morning. Max the cat, whose abundant fur coat keeps him warm and toasty stalks in regal dignity toward home. A few minutes ago, he sat on my front sidewalk finishing his morning toilette. Yesterday, I sat down for a good […]
Nov 12, 2015
A Windy Day and Cozy Critters
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The wind blew the Cozy Critters to my door yesterday, ready to discuss reading and writing and many other things. If lightning and heavy rain had accompanied the wind, we would have been sure that we were about to be blown away. As it was, the sun broke through the clouds in the middle of our discussions (now isn’t that […]
Nov 10, 2015
There’s Something in the Air
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Shy and busy meadow mouse, scamper to your tunnel house Something in the wind says, “Scurry! Seasons change; it’s time […]
Nov 8, 2015
Kicking Up Autumn Leaves
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Autumn is a funny thing, with thoughts of summer lingering. It is a time for looking back, reminiscing, tucking away those warm thoughts that must be kept for bringing out on winter’s bleakest days. I imagine in Etta Bend a hundred years ago, my mother and her sisters and little brother would be picking up walnuts […]
