Dreaming of Spring
Our winners are: Marcia White and Edna Dutra. Congratulations, ladies. You will each receive an autographed book very soon. As always, there are is a new contest underway now. The rules, for those of you who are new to the blog, are as follows: simply comment, and...
Just a Chat
Someone asked if I'd read the book, THE KILLER ANGELS. The answer is: YES. In fact, my good friend, actor/artist Buck Taylor, appeared in the movie, GETTYSBURG, which was based on Michael Shaara's Pulitzer prize winning novel. I'm heading back to my favorite town...
Back to the Blog
First, this week's winners: Janet Hurt and Bonnie Kewitsch. Each will receive an autographed book from yours truly. There is also a new contest running; as usual, all you need to do is comment, and you're entered. Two winners will be chosen at random, notified, and...
Snow? What snow? (And other stuff)
Oh, THAT snow! It's everywhere I look, deep and glittering in today's welcome gift of sunshine. Born in Spokane and raised 120 miles north, in--well--Northport, you'd think I'd be used to the white stuff. However, after living in Arizona for 8 years, and on the...
Losing Button
I adopted my long-haired gray cat, Button, last year, after the death of his original owner, now affectionately referred to in the Triple L family as First Mama. He was twenty years old when he came to bide a while with this outfit, and frankly, I didn't expect him...
Moderation, moderation, moderation
This week, doing my modified Paleo, I lost two pounds. (I still attend Weight Watchers faithfully, even though I've gone rogue where what I eat is concerned.) Naturally, I'm pleased--but I feel compelled to stress the word 'modified' here. In my opinion, 100...
Winners and an Update
First order of business, announcing our winners, who will each receive an autographed book by yours truly. This week, they are Brenda LaFone and Doris M. Ellis. Congratulations, both of you. For those of you who are new to the blog (welcome), the contest runs every...
A Brand New Year
May 2017 be your happiest, healthiest year yet--exceeded only by 2018 and the years beyond. Last night, I waded through 8 inches of unplowed snow to spend a delightful evening with my neighbors, Bill and Julie. I should have taken the truck, but I didn't even...
When the final curtain falls…
I was surprised and saddened at the news of actress/writer Carrie Fisher's recent death, and doubly so to learn, just minutes ago, that her famous mother, the unsinkable Debbie Reynolds, had passed away just one day later. It goes without saying that the world will...
Monday’s Blog on Tuesday
First, our winners: Mary Jane and Judy. Congratulations, both of you. This week's prize, as always, is an autographed copy of my latest book. The new contest is underway now; to enter, simply comment. Two winners will be chosen at random, notified by Super Jen,...
I’m Calling This Monday
Yes, yes, I know the rest of the world is calling today 'Thursday', but that's a mere detail. For me, it's Monday, the day I announce this week's winners: Lisa Murray and Cassandra. Congratulations to both of you. A new contest is underway (well underway,...
12 New Things
Every year, around this time, I start thinking about my plans and hopes for the New Year. Inspired by Debbie Macomber, a dear friend, I like to choose a theme word, and I've selected "Renewal" for 2017. As in, "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.."...