Hot and dry winds descending mountain slopes are found around the world. In Alberta, theses snow-eating winds are known by their American Native name, Chinook. (Pronounced with a ‘sh’ beginning sound.) Chinook is an Indian word that means, “snow-eater”. The … Continue reading →
There was a furry little hamster named Hammie. Hammie was an adventuresome rodent who loved to travel. Every day he would head out, running as fast as his wee legs would go. Being so small, he knew it would take … Continue reading →
First Friday in Pueblo, CO where my daughter and her family lives features an art walk. Art galleries are open and demonstrations given. We went to several. (I was almost freaked out by the art that featured skeletons in … Continue reading →
Cave of the Winds has been a tourist attraction for 130 years. You’ll likely need to click on the picture to the left to see the building that houses the entrance to the caves. Of course, it wasn’t … Continue reading →
All that’s left of October is the costumes and candy. Which means we are into November. For some it’s Movember and moustaches. For writers, it’s NaNoWriMo. Yup that’s a writerly term. It means National Novel Writing Month. http://www.nanowrimo.org/ Hundreds of … Continue reading →
-You eavesdrop on a conversation and create a whole life for the people complete with problems and solutions. –You write ideas on scraps of paper and have bits of papers scattered through the house with ideas you’ve jotted down, or … Continue reading →
I wonder if there is any place more beautiful than Banff especially in the fall. I’m of the opinion there isn’t. I recently took a trip there for the purposes of research–and to fill my senses to overflowing with it’s … Continue reading →
Winnie and I both have a novella in the Thanksgiving release out this month. I thought you might enjoy getting to know a little bit about her. She has kindly done an interview. Welcome, Winnie, and thanks … Continue reading →
This weekend is a province wide celebration of the arts. Many communities are having art walks, talks and entertainment. I was invited to speak at the Cereal Library. Our kids once attended school there so I readily agreed. The displays … Continue reading →
I met Sandra Orchard last year at the American Christian Fiction Writers conference in Indianapolis. We’re both Canadians so had that in common at once (even though we live on opposite sides of the country). We also share a passion … Continue reading →