We have an endless number of choices in naming our characters and their animals. I have recently named a cow Brunhilda. I’ve always got a kick out of that name, and not long ago when we stayed in a convent/motel in Rome we met a nun by that name. It was a German convent. Anyhow, Bill and I always enjoy different names. Remember Festus Strunk form, “Gunsmoke?” I like … [Read more...]
Book Lovers~What a Great Deal
UPDATE November 30,2013 It seems the coupon code BOOKDEAL is good through December 01, 2013. If it does not work please let me know by leaving a message under comments. If you are a book lover this is a great Black Friday deal! Amazon is offering 30% off on all non-digital books today with this code at check out BOOKDEAL. Also many books offer a digital … [Read more...]
High Fliers
After the first writer’s meeting at the library, I couldn’t wait to get to the next one, which was a month away. That date came last night. I had asked my friend, Latisha, and a couple of other people from church to come. I picked up Latisha, our high school senior, who will soon be in the Air Force, but the others didn’t make it. I hope they will next time. If they do, I’ll … [Read more...]
Jessie and Atlantis
I’m sitting beneath the Space Shuttle Atlantis. My eyes burn and my heart aches with pride and sadness. Our country worked so hard and sacrificed so much to conquer space. There are not words to accurately express the wash of emotions I have felt today. Poignant sadness at the reminders of those we have lost. Soaring joy and excitement at the recreation of the moon landing. Awe … [Read more...]
