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 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?
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
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
Happy 4th of July!
Allow me to add a little red, white and blue to your day.
And the Rocket’s Red Glare
So I’m reading along in The Invisible Intruder, about a summer ghost-hunting trip that Nancy Drew and her friends take, and come to this passage: Finally all of them went out to the stone parapet in front of the inn. … Continued
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Nikki showed up in the Summer Office, rarin’ to go. She is now under the table, having long since given up on the idea that I’ll actually “do something.” Such is the life of a writer’s dog.
Happy First Day of Summer!
The neighborhood schools let out for the summer three weeks ago. That means we’ve already had three weeks of wearing flip flops, eating ice cream sandwiches and catching lightning bugs. Maybe we should have waited until today to officially start … Continued
It’s National Flip Flop Day
So far this year, we’ve only lost two pairs of flip flops to Nikki. I’d say that’s worth celebrating.