It’s obvious to the most casual observer that there is no book review today. Since I decided at the very last minute, I mean just the other day, that I would not pretend that Christmas is not happening just because I didn’t want to face my first Christmas without my husband, I have been busy […]
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I read in the paper about a new reality TV series – Best Funeral Ever. Really? Did nobody stop and think about how folks who just buried a loved one might feel about such a show? I hate to admit that the show is filmed in Dallas, and I am so glad I live 100
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My friend, Slim Randles is back as today’s Wednesday’s Guest, sharing what some of his friends are dreaming about as the perfect holiday gift. Enjoy…. There is a secret selfish longing we all share this time of year. It is traditional to give gifts at Christmas, of course, but there’s always the chance that those
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Today’s Wednesday’s Guest is Leslie Richards, the central character in my mystery, Boxes For Beds. She popped into my office the other day and we had a nice little chat. Leslie: Hey there, am I interrupting? Me: Well, I am a bit busy. What do you want? Leslie: Mandy is off to school and I’m
Humorist Slim Randles is back with another story from his syndicated column, Home Country. While I always highlight the funny side of his writing, he has also got a special way with the poetic and poignant and there is some of that mixed in with the humor in his books. I especially liked Sun Dog
Back again as today’s Wednesday’s Guest is Slim Randles who is sharing some fun with the guys down at the Mule Barn truck stop. Sometimes I think they live on another planet, but they always make me smile. Enjoy. Maybe they’ll share some of that sourdough toast. My mouth is watering just looking at it. The morning
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Untethered: A Caregiver’s Tale by Phyllis Peters will be out November 15th on Amazon, and other outlets shortly afterward. I was sent an advance review copy, and was quite taken with the story. Here is how we, and the central character are introduced to the main drama of the story: “Mr. Conklin?” “Yes?” I said.
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Just a short blog today. I have company, so I have been away from my computer and the Internet quite a bit this week. My friend, Jan, is visiting from South Dakota, and we have not seen each other for twelve years – lots to catch up on. We have been friends since we were
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Before we grab our coffee’s and visit with my guest today, I want to mention that my young adult novel, Friends Forever, is free for the next three days. This is what one reviewer had to say about the story, “Ms. Miller captures the trails and tribulations of 13 year-olds very easily. She talks their
Since I didn’t want the Halloween post to just sit there for days, I decided to resurrect an older post that I did four years ago that is just a bit of fun. Keep in mind that those grandchildren are now older, as are my children, and, gasp, so am I. Enjoy…. On a recent
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