Small Animals on Swings
Who knew it was a thing?
Why Nancy Drew Is Better Than You #1
I can tell this will have to be a continuing series, so I might as well title it as such. You see, Nancy Drew is the picture of perfection. She is ever so much more than you — or I … Continued
No Fishing
My neighborhood is filled with lots of ponds and lakes. (Of course, not as many as there were before the Great Flood of 2015.) And where there are fish, there will be fishermen. Or not. Good thing herons can’t read.
The Haunted Golf Tournament
After 112 years, golf is once again an Olympic sport. Before that, it was an official part of the Games only in 1900 and 1904. Too bad it wasn’t part of the 1936 Olympics. Nancy Drew would have been a … Continued
Happy First Day of School!
The pencils have been sharpened. The lunches have been packed. The bookbags have been to the Blessing of the Backpacks. It’s the first day of school here in the neighborhood! I hope it’s a good one for all of you … Continued
Cellphoneum Toweris
Here in the neighborhood, we’re very proud of our trees. Oaks and pines far outnumber the other species, but we also have magnolias, persimmons, dogwoods, pears, hollies, maples, sweet gum… Oh, and then there’s this tree. It’s so tall, it … Continued
Happy Book Lovers Day!
It’s Book Lovers Day! Not only is it a perfect day to celebrate my favorite books – the Nancy Drew Mysteries – but it’s also a wonderful day to celebrate bookstores. Most of us book lovers would drive to a … Continued
Down Girl and Sit — On Sale!
My most popular books by far are the Down Girl and Sit series. Or, as they are often described, the “hilarious adventures of two confused canines.” This illustrated chapter books series stands at four volumes right now—and I’m excited to … Continued
Coasting
There is no place on earth more beautiful than the South Carolina Lowcountry. Truly. Last week, I was lucky enough to spend some time there, taking in the natural beauty. OK, back to the real world now.