First Wave by Lisa Phillips is this week’s Reader Friday. Here’s the first line: Tonight wasn’t the first night Dakota had spent alone in the woods. But first the photo and verse. I took this Tuesday evening when I left Pilates–the steeple just stood out against the dark clouds rolling in. And Deuteronomy 31:8 is one of my favorite Scripture verses! …
More Unbelievable Crimes ~ Mystery Question
More Unbelievable Crimes is this week’s Mystery Question. I’m still shaking my head at these…but first the photo and verse. It’s another photo taken from my backyard as another storm front hit our area. Unlike some areas of the country, we’ve had an abundance of storms and rain. And before you ask, I’d send you some if I could! 🙂 …
Show Me Betrayal ~ Reader Friday
Show Me Betrayal by Ellen E. Withers is this week’s Reader Friday. Here’s the first line: Liesl raced across the porch steps of the grand Victorian dwelling, through the house, and up the stairs. What happened? Aunt Suzanne was fine, but now she might not make it? But first the photo and Scripture verse: Since I couldn’t go with her, …
You Won’t Believe It ~ Mystery Question
You Won’t Believe It is this week’s Mystery Question. I know I didn’t believe some of these… criminals are getting dumb and dumber! But first the photo and verse. I took this on Mother’s Day when I went to Pickwick Lodge for lunch. The lodge is right on Pickwick Lake and I’ll probably post a photo of it next week. …
When Did We Lose Sylvia? ~ Reader Friday
When Did We Lose Sylvia, (A Tulip Texas Cozy Mystery Book 1) by Vera Day is this week’s Reader Friday. Here’s the first line. Betty Bell stood at the front of the classroom, immersed in scents of fruity shampoo, artificially flavored bubble gum, and high school sweat. But first the photo and verse. This was another photo I took in …
Twice Dumb Criminals ~ Mystery Question
Twice Dumb Criminals is this week’s Mystery Question. But first the photo and Scripture verse. I love the way the blue skies and lighter clouds arc under the dark clouds. I’m anxious to see what Barbara and a few others will see different things in the clouds. 🙂 I took this one day as I walked from my neighbor’s house …
After She Falls ~ Reader Friday
After She Falls by Carmen Schober is this week’s Reader Friday. Here’s the first line: Adri doesn’t turn on the radio or pull up Eva’s playlist on her phone. For once she drives in silence. But first this week’s photo and verse. Barbara Diggs sent me this beautiful sunset this week. I love the pink color among the blue. And …
Can You Believe These ~ Mystery Question
Can You Believe These is this week’s Mystery Question, and you can thank Tim Johnson for sending them to me. 🙂 But first the photo and verse. I took the photo when I went to Dayton, Tennessee on my research trip. While these aren’t quite the Smoky Mountains, they have that “smoky” look. They are a part of the Appalachian …
MEMORIAL DAY 2023
Memorial Day 2023. I get goosebumps every time I see this photo. I also remember my trip to D.C. and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Seeing those soldiers keeping watch over that tomb is such an awe-inspiring moment. If you’ve never been and get the opportunity, be sure to go by there. Today is about remembering those who gave …
Vengeance in the Mist ~ Reader Friday
Vengeance in the Mist by Robin Patchen is this week’s Reader Friday. Here’s the first line: Two breaking-and-entering cases, two assaults, one bribery, and a couple of narcotics possession charges. Misty Lake flipped through the last few files. But first the photo and verse. I took the picture when I put out food for the stray cats in the neighborhood. …