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TUNIC
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Wild Word Friday! Since most of us give and receive clothing as Christmas gifts, I thought you might enjoy a Wild Word post about the TUNIC. The classic Middle Eastern TUNIC was made from plant fiber, specifically linen, and it was adopted by Europeans about 6000 years ago, shortly after the people of Eastern Europe had learned to spin and weave…
December 2022 Free Book!
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I’m excited to feature Mary B. Knapp’s wonderful historical novel, A HEALING HERITAGE, as our Free Book for December 2022! A brief summary: MaryAnn Robinson has an impossible dream–to become a doctor. She spurns the harsh methods of 19th century orthodox medicine and embraces alternative medicine. Her journey towards the fulfillment of that dream is…
A Glance Back – Back
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Um, no, the title is NOT a typo, and the picture? Let me explain. In December 2007 my husband Neil, a high school principal, had begun his first day of Christmas break. He was silently celebrating that he had only one chore left to accomplish, and then the next two weeks were his to do…
A Glance Back – Snow Storm!
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Today was one of those sweet days that I get to stay home and write! I was so wrapped up in the world I was writing about that I wasn’t paying much attention to what was going on outside my windows Then my dad called. I was surprised to hear that he was not able…
Sept. ’13 First Book Winner!
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Congratulations to Sue Miller MacDonald who won Tessa Afshar’s novel, HARVEST OF GOLD. Sue tells us that her favorite way to be pampered is to go for a boat ride with her husband and read a good book while he fishes! I’ll get HARVEST OF GOLD to you in the next few days, Sue. Happy…
Clumber Spaniel
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The Clumber Spaniel is a relatively new breed, developed in the 1800s in England and France. Experts believe that the Clumber resulted from a mix of early spaniel types and the Basset Hound. It’s a strong, slow-moving breed with an excellent sense of smell. The adult Clumber usually weighs in at 55-85 pounds. They are…