February is the month of red roses and valentines. In Kansas City it’s become the month of Red Everywhere all the time. Wear it, drink it, decorate it, eat it, because in case you needed reminding, the Chiefs are Super Bowl Champions, and the city has gone nuts again. This is Union Station, filled with […]
National Day of Everything Part II
Last spring I posted a blog about National Day of Everything and thought it was time to revisit Nationaltoday.com to see what’s up. Jackpot! I was excited to learn Monday was National Pie Day! I love pie–fruit, savory, cream–you name it. Did you know pies show up in written recipes dating back to ancient Rome? […]
Joy to the World
I’d like to begin my December blog with a big thank you to Krista Soukup and Janell Madison at Blue Cottage Agency. They put together a wonderful Holiday Social Media Campaign for authors they represent. Here’s an example of their creativity: I’d also like to thank Christin Young at Monarch Books and Gifts in Overland […]
Remembering November
Before we leapfrog into December, I want to linger a moment and give our November holidays their due. Last weekend the Olathe Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honored local veterans with a luncheon as we do every year on Veterans’ Day. November 11, 1918, was the first anniversary of the end of WWI and […]
Council Grove, Gem on the Santa Fe Trail
Road trip! Last Saturday was a perfect October day. My friend Vicki and I drove two hours to explore Council Grove, KS, the setting for my next novel which is the continuation of “Lila’s Song” my short story published last year. Our knowledgeable and entertaining host for the day was Kelley Judd, treasurer of the […]
Endings and Beginnings
We’ve been busy. No, we’re not opening a hardware store, but we just held a huge tool sale in our garage last Saturday. This is what a carpenter accumulates in 18 years when his wife isn’t paying attention. As you can see there were drills, saws, hand tools, more drills, more saws, heaters and lots […]
Crawdads and Drinks
Do I have a treat for you—a quick trip to the movies and a tall cold summer drink. I read Where the Crawdads Sing over a year ago and saw the movie this week. The coming-of-age/murder mystery book has been enormously popular. In my opinion a vulnerable yet triumphant protagonist makes a compelling story, and […]
Summer Delights
“Summertime and the livin’ is easy . . .” During the summer we strive for less hectic schedules that allow us time to enjoy simple pleasures. I’d like to share a favorite recipe that’s perfect on a hot summer day, and when it’s too hot to do anything but read, of course you’ll need a […]
National Day of Everything
Did you know there’s a National Day for just about everything under the sun? I didn’t either until my friend Judi started emailing them to our Bible Study every Monday. We renamed this weekly list of trivia Funday and looked forward to it. I thought I’d share how Funday works. May 24th is National Brother’s […]
Spring is Ours
The four seasons are deeply rooted within me. In these blossoming days of April I find myself filled with hope and renewal that only spring can offer. This quote from impressionist Henri Matisse seems fitting any time of year, but especially now: “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” All things […]
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