At the Lake
The girls (Sadie and Bernice) and I are at the lake, in my wonderful studio office. The things with dogs is, if they're in the house, they want to be out here, and vice versa. It is so peaceful here. This morning, as I sat journaling at my table and looking out over...
Did I Say I Loved Mondays?
I do, normally. Even cold and foggy ones like this.I had a productive weekend. On Friday, I did a TV interview at the Northtown (Spokane) Barnes and Noble. For those of you who live within range, it will be shown on KHQ-6, in a segment called "Six Questions", either...
In a World…
Where bad things happen to innocent people, it's all too easy be afraid. Certainly, this most recent national tragedy is unspeakable. But if we forfeit our courage in the face of such evil, we serve the purposes of the perpetrator, not the victims. Let us mourn these...
Headed for the Lake
I'm expecting a furniture delivery, and want to get all set up to write my new western, "The Rustler" in my snazzy lakeview office. The barn is really taking shape! It's so exciting to see it going up, day by day. "McKettrick's Heart" is still going strong--#7 for the...
Beautiful Day in Spokane
Today, the draw is bathed in sunlight, and the sky is the same blue as the treasured periwinkle sugar bowl my mother gave me years ago--a premium from a bag of flour or a box of tea. That was back in the day when the prize in the bottom of a Cracker Jax box was...
In Memorium
I'm sad to report that my good friend Larry Webster lost his battle with cancer early Saturday morning. I want to thank all of you for your prayers during the first bout--he had some precious extra time with wife Vicki and sons, Kyle and Brent, and that was a profound...
I Fought the Frog
And the frog won. The prince never did show up, princes being unreliable in general. Oh, well. I put the major portion of the recent jackpots in the bank, anyhow. Take that, frog.I wrote the outline for "The Rustler" yesterday, and I can't tell you how anxious I am to...
Thursday
Well, the server was down yesterday, so that's why I'm publishing two blog entries today.I finished "The McKettrick Way" and have submitted it to my editor, who loved it. Joan and I make a wonderful team, and I can't express how grateful I am to work with her, and to...
The Cash House
As many of you will know, the former home of Johnny Cash and wife, June Carter Cash, burned down on Tuesday. I was greatly saddened, for the Cashes were friends of mine, and I have visited that house on several occasions. I met other extraordinary people there,...
Little Orphan Annie Was Right
The sun DID come out "tomorrow". The draw is awash in spring sunlight as I write this from my 'ivory tower'--the long needles of the pine trees glimmer with it, shifting and sparkling in a light April breeze.I am SO close to finishing this book I've been working...
Rainy Day
The peonies--(peonies are hands down my favorite flower in the world)--are greening up and developing shoots. Soon, I will be enjoying their bounteous beauty--pinks, maroons, reds--even some candystriped ones! I love everything about peonies, perhaps because their...
Good Friday
May you and yours enjoy a blessed Easter.He is RISEN.