So incredibly happy that Saturday’s No Kings Day events across the country, and even parts of the world, were peaceful and energizing. According to a report on NPR on Saturday evening, “Protests appeared to have been peaceful with no major incidents of violence reported.” For a full report on the rallies in various cities, read […]
When moving to a new house it takes me longer to unpack than many folks as I find boxes of treasures that I need/want to sort through to see what still speaks to my heart and is a “keeper.” That is why it took so long to settle into my house in Sherman back in
I’m finally moved into the new house and am no longer totally boxed in in every room. There are still many boxes to unpack, but my office is set up. My kitchen is getting there. Found the coffeepot! And I have a place to sleep at night. So nice to have my computer set up
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Moving day is getting closer, so this will probably be my last blog post until after I’m settled in the new house. During my sorting and packing I’ve come across a few of my newspaper columns that I wrote for many years when my husband and I were raising our family. The kids were young
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Here in the United States we are in a new Gilded Age – well, at least our president is doing all he can to further that image with his penchant for over-the-top golden opulence. From wearing gold ties to sitting in a sparkling new Oval Office, he’s reveling in all the gold. Then there’s the
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My dear friend Florence, known affectionately by all of us as Flobell died the other day. With her went a big chunk of my heart and my life. We were deeply connected, even though many miles kept us separated through most of our adulthood. A testament to the truth that when a friendship runs that deep
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Anita doesn’t know that a couple of her friends organized this book party for her and her new book this is now ready for all the happy readers. I’ve read several of the Tori Winters mysteries and they just keep getting better and better. Grab your favorite beverage and let’s party. Murder With Wine: A
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On this Memorial Day when we acknowledge those who have fought and died in the cause of freedom, I want to thank all of the men and women in my family who have served in the military. While not all died in combat, there are many on my father’s side of the family who served
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So happy to showcase another terrific new book coming this summer. If you like a complex mystery with imperfect characters, check out the stories from this best-selling author. The Woman in Suite 11Ruth Ware ASIN : B0DJM99D77Publisher : Gallery/Scout Press (July 8, 2025)Language : EnglishPrint length :
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I had ten glorious days in Galveston with my son and his wife and two grown children. Got back on Thursday, only to find one of my cats seriously ill. After several days of hospitalization and treatment, I had to make the tough decision to help her go over the Rainbow Bridge. Always such a
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