Yesterday, I was concentrating so hard on the book that I completely FORGOT this blog until it was basically too late. I'm SO CLOSE to finishing, it's unbelievable.Picture me sitting at a computer, taking an occasional dazed sip from a coffee mug, and you've got the...

This Saturday, I received word that my cousin Jimmy's lovely wife, Gladys, had passed over.Gladys was one of my all-time favorite people, a true class act and a genuine Southern Belle, in the finest sense of the term. Gladys always had a warm and ready smile to offer....

My slow cooker lasagna turned out beautifully--I tasted it last night, but this dish, like many others, is always better the second day. I followed the recipe in my 'Fix It and Forget It Big Cookbook', but I did give it a few little tweaks---I added a carton of...

After I write this blog, and before I sit down to my computer to get my characters out of the fine mess I've already gotten them into, I'll get a batch of slow-cooker lasagna going. This is a fun and easy process--except that the beagle begs, big-time, whenever I...

Nope. It's February 2, Groundhog Day, but it sure looks like spring here in Spokane. It's cold, but bright as can be. Makes me want to jump up in the air and click my heels together!The animals love nice weather, too, of course. I'll bet the horses practically...

Confession time: much as I love gallivanting around the country--okay, the world--I'm really a homebody at heart. We all had a great time celebrating the joint Mom/Jerry birthday yesterday, at Mom's retirement place. Music, cake, presents and, best of all, each...

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My mom and brother share a birthday, and so did my dad and I. Sisters Sally and Pam are rugged individualists with birthdays all their own. :)Today, I'll be joining Mom and Jerry, and Jerry's lovely wife, Anna, for a birthday luncheon. It's been way too long since...

I can't wait for that book-binder to arrive. (See video if you're curious.) :)Today, I have a very important conference call, first thing, and then I'll be WRITING, WRITING, WRITING!! I just can't WAIT to sit down in front of my office computer, pick up the loose...

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Lots to do today, and the hurrier I go, the behinder I get. :)I'll stop by again later if I have anything worthwhile to say.:)