Friday afternoon Just wanted to let everyone know when you read this I’ll be somewhere in the South Pacific next week. That’s in case I don’t answer the comments right away ’cause I’m too busy diving, or just sunning on the beach, or relaxing in the hammock. See the letter I received Friday for the reason why. Dear Fund Beneficiary …
What Did You Want to Be…
When you were a child, what did you want to be? I wanted to be a cowboy. Every year when the Sears and Roebuck toy catalog arrived, I spent hours pouring over the pages lined with cowboy boots and fringed jackets and toy cap pistols. And the hat–don’t forget the hat! I didn’t spend much time in the BB gun …
Do Kids Play Kick-the-Can Anymore?
Someone asked me the other day if kids played kick-the-can anymore. I didn’t know, so I asked a couple of kids at church. They looked at me like I’d lost my mind and asked, “Why would you kick a can?” I started to explain that it was a game I played outside when I was their age, but I gave up when they …
Blogging at Thoughts on Plot today…
Hello, Terrific Thursday! Thanks for stopping by today…can you click one more link since I’m blogging over at Thoughts on Plot. But come back on Wednesday when I’ll be talking about my new cold case series set in Memphis.
The Sole Tree Update or unusual things you’ll find in the South
I’m a little early on my Strictly Southern blog, but I’ve been sick and the idea of doing an update post on the Sole Tree post sounded like a great idea–the first one was for the MBT Ponderers way back in 2011. Since that time a LOT of shoes have been added. It still amazes me how the little oak can …
20 Things You Might Not Know About Me, or A Little TMI Here…
Rel Mollet who lives in Australia and who has a great blog–Relzreviewz.com–tagged anyone reading her blog today to answer these “twenty things you might not know about me.” And since I read her blog…here goes. Question 1: How tall are you? I’m 5’8″ and one quarter. That one quarter is important, especially when you get to be my age. Question 2: Do you have …
Strictly Southern: Food
Cheryl Mients is the winner of last week’s drawing! I can’t believe another month has come and gone! I had so many plans for August. *Sigh* Oh well, let’s move on. Today I want to discuss a few Strictly Southern foods. One is the Muscadine–or muskydine as us kids used to say. It looks like a grape, and when I …
What Makes You Laugh Out Loud?
A while ago, I was asked in an author interview what made me smile and what made me laugh out loud. What made me smile was instant–a baby’s laughter, a kitten, a beautiful sunset…the list could go on. But as I thought, I couldn’t remember anything that made me laugh out loud. I don’t like what passes for comedy on …
I learned. He Learned.
The Amish culture is fascinating to me. Also fascinating are those who have left the order. When fellow Seymour Agency sibling offered to write a post on this subject, I jumped at the opportunity. I hope you find it as interesting and fascinating as I have. And for more information check out Brenda’s blog post on Amish teens. By Brenda …
Life’s Distractions, Part 2
Well, a week has passed. It’s now been 7 weeks since life became disrupted and in 1 day it’s going to get even more so. The Hardwood Floor Man is coming! And I have to move out for 6 days. And I won’t be able to get back in for things I’m sure I’ll forget. That’s why I named this …