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Category Archives: musings
Christmas in July!
I’m writing this post on the hottest day of the year. Literally. I’ve been visiting out West for the past three summers, and there is some truth to the “dry heat.” Here on the East Coast, the humidity is … Continue reading
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Rants and Raves about Las Vegas
My husband has been wanting to visit Vegas for years, so finally, I caved. Now anyone who knows me well knows that I would normally stay far, far away from somewhere packed with people, bright lights, and alcohol… my … Continue reading
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The Tale of the Blue Dragonfly
On the anniversary of the day Eric proposed, I thought I’d share this story: On the first day of summer in 2004, Eric “Boot” Egger took the day off from work. After making Val breakfast in bed (which entailed getting … Continue reading
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My Tribute to Ray Bradbury
The first “grown up” novel I remember reading is The Martian Chronicles. My parents came into my room one day and handed me the book as if it were a rite of passage. It was an old copy—it had that … Continue reading
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Book Baby
Welcome to the Second Annual Splash into Summer Blog Hop! I’m glad to be part of the tour. Check out my blog post below, and enter to win. I’m offering a choice of prizes: winner can choose from the following: … Continue reading
The Knudge: A Writer’s Goldmine
When we were younger, my sister and I bought my dad a mug for Father’s Day. It read Dad: Nature’s Money Tree. And while it’s true that my dad (sometimes) graciously acquiesced to our constant request for money or toys, … Continue reading
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For Whom My Heart Beats Eternal: Guest Appearances
In case you missed them, I’ve been hopping around the Internet doing guest blog spots on various sites in promotion of my sci-fi Romance story For Whom My Heart Beats Eternal. You can check out the posts at the links … Continue reading
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Freedom and… Gardening? (and a giveaway!)
When I was a kid, I hated being told what to do. I loved playing outdoors, but one of the things I absolutely hated was helping my parents with gardening. They were shocked. After all, I loved plants, dirt, worms, … Continue reading
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The Great Snow Nightmare (Part 2)
Part 2: Belly of the Whale The snow was coming down heavy, like rain. I watched it cling to the signs, a white mucus that finally obscured my view of any manmade landmark. I called my husband. “You’d better find … Continue reading
The Great Snow Nightmare (Part 1)
As we’re all enjoying unseasonably beautiful weather, I can’t help but think back to nearly a year ago, when the weather was just the opposite. It was January, and I was stuck for hours in a snowy traffic jam on … Continue reading
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