In January I had that opportunity to speak at the monthly meeting of the North Brevard Historical Society. I was pleased and honored to address them at their monthly meeting held at the famous Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant. While writing Jessie I spent a lot of time at the North Brevard Historical Society. They were a tremendous help in my research. In addition to … [Read more...]
November Has Been Exciting
November has been an exciting month! I spoke at my first book club and met a group of women that I hope to get to know better. DiVoran Lites and I had the chance to participate in the first annual Florida Bookstore Day on November 15 along with four other authors at our local bookstore. I found out that Jessie is a top five finalist in the Patrick D. Smith Literary contest, and … [Read more...]
The Magic of Falling Leaves
There is something enchanting, magical even, about falling leaves. They don't just flutter to the ground, they dance and whirl, as if enjoying their freedom. Even when they land they aren't content to lie still, they take flight again in a gust of wind or in the wake of a speeding car. I could watch this ballet for hours, except you never know where the next show will … [Read more...]
Pasta Fagioli Recipe
My mom, Onisha asked me to post the recipe for Pasta Fagioli. It is a good recipe for a chilly day, served with some warm garlic bread sticks . Pasta Fagioli slow cooker crock pot version... 2 lbs ground beef 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (16 ounce) can … [Read more...]