Spend it All…
There are several pieces of writing advice that I find myself returning to again and again, and this quote from Annie Dillard is something I’ve been reminding myself of lately. One of the few things I know about writing is … Continued
The Haunted Lighthouse
Sounds like a Nancy Drew mystery, doesn’t it? But this lighthouse is right here in our neighborhood. 100 miles from the nearest ocean. I’m assuming the cobwebs are Halloween decorations. But, then again, maybe it truly is overrun by giant … Continued
Why Nancy Drew Is Better Than You #2
Need another example of why Nancy Drew is better than you? In The Haunted Bridge, Nancy, Bess and George arrive at a cabin in the woods just as an old man emerges to go squirrel hunting. Unfortunately, his gun misfires … Continued
Nikki’s First Birthday
Nikki turns one today. Care to join us for some Frosty Paws? That would be dog ice cream. Yep.
Pumpkin Letters
It happened before with the frog flags. And now it’s happening with pumpkin letters. These neighbors don’t live near each other, but they all obviously got the same coupon for a big sale at the Pumpkin Flag Store. It just … Continued
Scarecrows
One of the most iconic symbols of fall is the scarecrow. My family sees scarecrows at all the happy places we go in the fall: apple orchards, pumpkin patches, harvest festivals. A couple of years ago, we even made our … Continued
Cannonballs
As far as I know, the Redcoats never invaded my neighborhood. The Yankees didn’t, either. I guess they didn’t think our yard flags and patio furniture were valuable enough targets. But if they ever do come back for our plastic … Continued
I Must Confess
Part of the fun of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories is seeing the criminals collapse under pressure and confess all. Oh, they try the silent treatment at first. But usually the criminals are so overwhelmed by Nancy’s superior abilities, they … Continued