Mehearty
Clams by the bushel, Clams by the lot, Clams for the kettle, Clams for the pot. Quick, which Nancy Drew character sang this song in The Clue in the Crumbling Wall? If you’re a diehard fan, you’ll know. But the … Continued
It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Ahoy there, maties! It’s the 19th of Septembarrrrrrr. The pirates of Amelia Island join me in wishing you a happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Anticipation
Nikki with a ball is a picture of pure joy. She loves her balls so much she could — and does — chase them for hours. First, she drops her ball. Then she dashes out into the yard and waits … Continued
The Lizard Man Returns?
So I was driving through the neighborhood and suddenly I thought I saw the Lizard Man. It was tall, and green and … What’s that? You don’t know the story of the Lizard Man? Well, back in the summer of … Continued
Amelia Island
As a child, I was very lucky to spend about six weeks out of the year on two very special islands: Pawleys Island, SC, and Amelia Island, FL. These childhood experiences gave me a lifelong love of the coast, which … Continued
It’s Read a Book Day!
Why not celebrate “Read a Book Day” by reading a Nancy Drew Mystery Story? You could even choose one that prominently features books — such as The Whispering Statue. Bookstores have played important roles in several Nancy Drew mysteries — … Continued
Palmetto Pride
We South Carolinians are proud of our palmetto trees. So proud, in fact, that we call ourselves the “Palmetto State.” Not only are our palmettos beautiful, but they also saved us during the Revolutionary War. Fort Moultrie wasn’t quite finished, … Continued
Camp Counselor vs. Insurance Salesman
With Labor Day comes the unofficial end of summer. It’s time for kids to give up their summer jobs and go back to school. Well, except for Nancy Drew. She doesn’t have a summer job to give up. Or a … Continued
It’s National Dog Day!
Hooray for rescue dogs! The rescue organization said Nikki is a spaniel mix. I’m thinking border collie/dachshund, instead. Any other guesses?