Yes, it’s November already. Already?? Yup. I like November. Here are some of my reasons. 1. The yard and gardens are ready for their long winter sleep and no longer require large amounts of time and energy. What’s not to … Continue reading →
Today I am posting a little Halloween surprise dedicated to some special people—my grandchildren. This was a challenge to see if I could write a children’s story in less than 100 words including the words creak, broomstick and pumpkin. Creak. … Continue reading →
October is my favorite month especially if it doesn’t snow and this year it hasn’t (so far). I am enjoying every beautiful day. Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert Camus It’s nice … Continue reading →
I love cats though I am not a crazy cat lady. My grandchildren love cats so I really enjoyed watched my two year old granddaughter play with the old cat the other day. What I didn’t get in the picture … Continue reading →
One of the things I enjoy coming across in my travels is statues. I seldom see one without ‘seeing’ a story. I’m sure you can all think of possible stories when you see this wooden man and the totem pole. … Continue reading →
One thing I really enjoy about travel is unexpected surprises. On my recent research trip to Montana I made one such discovery. I found the Ross Creek Cedars. I had no idea Montana had such stunning beauties. Some of these … Continue reading →
This week I sent in the proposal for the last book in the Cowboys of Eden Valley series. I hate to say goodbye to those I’ve spent so much time with but it’s time to move on. And I’m excited … Continue reading →
I don’t know how long a person must write and publish books before that person feels like a real writer. (That person being me!) But there are a few things that help me believe it. One is research. Traveling through … Continue reading →
There is something supremely satisfying about working really hard and then seeing the payoffs. For instance, in the garden. Take these sunflowers. I dug seedlings out from the front of the house and transplanted them to the garden—in the futile … Continue reading →
The perks of summer. Sunflowers and goldfinch enjoying the sunflowers. My favorite flower. I grow lots of them outside my office window (seen behind the flowers) and leave them there for the winter so I can enjoy birds feeding there…so … Continue reading →