Of Biographies and Presidential Libraries
Several years ago, I read the biography, Truman, by David McCullough. I knew very little about President Truman before that, so the book was an eye-opening experience. After all, that time period is the…
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When The Unthinkable Happens: Nine Ways To Support A Grieving Family
Fifty years ago today, January 11, 1973, my life as I knew it ended. That afternoon my almost 35 year old mother went to fix supper, and in the doorway between the dining room…
Of Christmas and Coffee Mugs
A Christmas Story AND Ten Ways To Recycle Coffee Mugs Every morning I choose my coffee mug based on my emotions, what the date is, or who I’m thinking of that day. On…
From My Front Porch to the Great Plains
Most mornings you can find me on my front porch. Even when I leave for work at 6:20, I steal a few minutes on my porch with a cup of coffee, watching the day dawn…
A Few of my Favorite Books – Summer Read Along
My sister called the other day to tell me that the used bookstore in Rapid City, SD, has several of the Meg Mysteries by Holly Beth Walker. This caused an instant rush of adrenaline and…
As Time Goes By-Of Stuffed Animals and Weddings
Somewhere, buried in Mom’s photo albums is a picture. Vonda, my little sister, was good at entertaining herself. She would line up her stuffed animals—and her cat if she was in a tolerant mood—and she…
Daddy’s Yellow Truck
The other day, someone posed a question. If you could spend an hour visiting with anyone, past or present, who would it be? I immediately thought of Daddy. Oh, there are many other people from…
“Now What?”
A few years ago a friend asked me a question. “When you finish the Double Cousins Series you aren’t going to be one of those authors that grieve the loss of your characters are you?”…
A Moment to Bask in the Joy
A couple of weeks ago three boxes of the Double Cousins and the Mystery of the Sod Schoolhouse showed up on my porch. It was an exciting day, very exciting! But, the excitement was tempered…
Why We Will Never Be Minimalists
Three weeks ago I had foot surgery to repair a failed tendon and the damage it had done. I was ready. I’ve worn a brace for six years, so it was time. …