The first time I found Miss Hortense she was in her garden. I saw her tending to her precious roses. I knew that she was in one of the few places she went to for solace and that she was hiding from something that was almost unbearable.
My roots are in the South. I was born and reared in Atlanta, and my novels—Dead Beckoning, The Devil You Knew, You Will Know Me by My Deeds, and Muzzle the Black Dog—have primarily taken place in Georgia and surrounding states.
Most tell-tale signs of respiratory or lung-related problems go unnoticed, and the majority of patients wait until they experience serious breathing problems to act. The lungs work hard every day to ensure we breathe seamlessly by filtering out waste and sending the good oxygen to the body through the bloodstream.
KRL is taking a vacation this weekend for the 4th of July holiday! There was one midweek post this week and there will be more next week (there may be a few paid posts go up as well as they help pay the bills), and a new issue will be back next weekend!
Exploring national parks across the United States offers families unforgettable experiences filled with adventure, learning, and natural beauty. Whether you're navigating rugged trails, observing diverse wildlife, or enjoying breathtaking vistas, there is something for everyone. This guide aims to provide useful insights and helpful tips for planning a successful trip to America’s most cherished natural landscapes.
The 1960s—Go-Go Boots. Miniskirts. Laugh-In. William Shakespeare.
Wait a minute! William Shakespeare?
That’s what you’ll get int the Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre production of The Taming of the Shrew, now playing through August 17.
This week we have reviews of several more cozies for your summer reading-The Spirit Moves: A Haunted Haven Mystery Book 4 by Carol J. Perry, No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding by Catherine Mack, Doggone Bones by Carolyn Haines, An Amateur Sleuth's Guide to Murders: A Bainbridge Island Mystery by Lynn Cahoon, and Grave Words: Deadly Deadlines Mystery, Book Two by Gerri Lewis.
My month of taking it easy has been anything but relaxing. Although I did not have any TNR projects, there was no shortage of cat-related jobs. A friend called and said that she and her husband had found a lone kitten in the street, sitting next to its dead mother’s body. The kitten was crying piteously and there was no way she could just leave it there.
It’s 1939 in Hollywood, and notorious film director Orland Orcott is found dead in his locked study. Police quickly rule the death a suicide, but despite their dislike for the man, movie star Victor Marvel and his costars aren’t convinced.
The Kingsburg City Band was founded in 1887 and is one of the oldest community bands in the United States. The Band is still going strong, providing free music for your summer enjoyment every year. I recently chatted with Dale Engstrom, who has been the Kingsburg City Band Director for 48 years, to learn more.
