Many of us have been experiencing rain, rain, and more rain. And, flooding. Flood records are being broken as creeks and rivers overflow and dams are strained to capacity. What a wet month! A few years ago, when I was writing the fourth Darcy and Flora cozy, Grave Heritage, Tahlequah experienced the wettest July […]
Mar 25, 2019
Look Behind Those Shadows
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It’s strange–the things which have no physical substance but which affect our lives. No one would doubt that shadows exist. When the sun shines on an object, that object casts a shadow. We can’t pick up the shadow or smell it or hear it, but we feel it. The sun is where it has […]
Feb 28, 2019
Boldly Braving the Cold
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Yesterday, I wrote about the approach of winter’s cold. This morning, the unwelcome visitor has arrived. We only thought spring was on its way. I mean, anyone would have thought so–February is drawing to a close, March is just around the corner, but weather is unpredictable and pretty much does what it wants. Did Nancy, […]
Feb 13, 2019
The Important Past of an Ill-Fated Character
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Characters–the people within the pages of a story. They move the storyline along–the good ones, the bad ones, and those we never see. What? Those we never see? Yes. Take, for instance, Ben Ventris in The Cemetery Club. Without Ben, there would have been no story, no mystery, no reason for the book. But, […]
Feb 2, 2019
What in the World Were You Thinking?
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Thoughts–the invisible navigators that guide our days. It isn’t hard for negative, fearful thoughts to creep in, set up camp, and take over. Why is it that those things which make us feel depressed or angry or sad seem to be always at the door, ready to barge in without even an invitation? Scripture […]
Jan 31, 2019
Three Plus One Equals Fun
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The hearth sent out a welcome warmth and the aroma of fresh-perked coffee filled the air. The table was set with paper, pens, cookies; all was ready. The arrival of Jane, Nancy, and Peg completed the scene. Three gals plus one (me) made for an afternoon of fun! Nancy has written Rescued by the Arms […]
