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The Magic Hour

For as long as I can remember, I have been an early morning riser. I’m not sure what makes a person wake early. Neither my husband nor daughter are morning people. Both tend to come more alive at night and have no problem sleeping late into the mornings with the sun blazing through the windowsContinue reading “The Magic Hour”

A World of Watchers

Every once in a while, Facebook likes to remind me of posts I’ve made in the past. The other day, I received a notice of a post I’d made four years ago when I caught a juvenile Six-lined Racerunner (a type of lizard) while weeding in my garden. The photo made me smile. So manyContinue reading “A World of Watchers”

May Day Memories

When I was a little girl, one of my favorite things about spring was May Day. It was a sweet and quiet event, celebrated at school and by just a handful of children on our block. My mother explained it only as a celebration of spring and a way to let people know we caredContinue reading “May Day Memories”

Space Invaders (Part 2)

Well, our little raccoon friend is gone. As I reported last week, we made a call to an animal control specialist who showed up the next day and set some traps. We caught her the first night, and the following day she was relocated. I had gotten up early the morning after we baited theContinue reading “Space Invaders (Part 2)”

Space Invaders (Part 1)

A discovery was made yesterday. I went to my garage searching for a flower pot and heard someone walking and bumping around in my garage attic. I froze. Seconds later, I heard familiar squeaks, chirps, and growls. Though I hadn’t listened to these sounds for a very long time, I immediately recognized I was listeningContinue reading “Space Invaders (Part 1)”

Embracing Rain

It has been a rainy week here in Illinois. My knee-jerk reaction to such days is to stay indoors and put off errands until the sun reappears. But when I do this, I am restless, forcing myself to stay inside when I really want to be outside. I don’t think I’m alone in this feelingContinue reading “Embracing Rain”

Growing Season

Yesterday was gorgeous. As I glanced out the window to see rabbits nibbling in the grass, birds seemed to be singing extra enthusiastically. By afternoon, temperatures reached the mid-70s, and most of my neighbors were outdoors raking, planting, or putting out lawn furniture. It’s official; spring is here to stay. If my father were stillContinue reading “Growing Season”

The Secret Visitor

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve just published my first E-book, “Cleverly… The Fox,” which is available for purchase through Amazon. To learn more about it, just click on “E-books” in the menu above. This story was inspired by my love for foxes, even though I rarely get to see one. I’ve also developed aContinue reading “The Secret Visitor”

Again, again, again!

I never seem to run out of ideas for stories. But what I do struggle with, and I think most writers do, is developing the “It” factor that will hook a reader and make them want to read your book. So many things are at play in writing children’s books, such as the subject matter,Continue reading “Again, again, again!”

A Confession

I have always loved reading. My library visits as a child are among my favorite memories. I can still smell the books, feel the quiet atmosphere, and see the illustrations in my favorite stories. Those times were magical because I was entering secret worlds, where only I was invited. At one point, during a summerContinue reading “A Confession”