Vote
It’s election day. I voted. Did you? It’s important, you know. Even the chums in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories believe in the power of the vote. Why, here’s an example from The Crooked Banister: All were convinced that if … Continued
The Week After Halloween
I don’t know about your neighborhood, but over here it’s a sad, sad week at the curb.
Meet the Pumpkins
This is a Throwback Thursday post to the year when Daughter #1 was four and decided to name our Halloween pumpkins. Meet Rainbow, White Sunshine and Orange Love. Given those names, you might think my daughter dressed up as a … Continued
Wave Your Hands in the Air Like You Just Don’t Care
Nothing says “Halloween” quite like…disembodied zombie hands. I’ve been keeping my eyes on them, and I have to say I’m quite unimpressed with our neighborhood zombies. It’s been days now, and they’ve only managed to get their hands out of … 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
Nikki’s First Birthday
Nikki turns one today. Care to join us for some Frosty Paws? That would be dog ice cream. Yep.
September Equinox
The leaves are still green and the flowers are still blooming here in the neighborhood. The only way we know it’s fall is when the yard flags tell us so.
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!
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
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?