Thirteen Holiday Treats

Wassail- Delicious hot mulled cider from Old England. Toast by saying “wassail!” – meaning “be you healthy!” Cognac- A sip of this special brandy makes gift wrapping zip right along. Snickerdoodles- No not the cookies. This is my term for my delightfully rambunctious grandsons ages 5 and 3. They and other family members make for… Continue reading Thirteen Holiday Treats

Hump Day Hook

For Hump Day Hook I am sharing a snippet from my new release, Wytchfae Runes. The Viking Ingvar is battle weary after a confrontation with the evil sorceress Skada and some of the netherworld’s less pleasant inhabitants. He perks up when faery witch Kelly enters the room. In one of the bedchambers of the Guardian… Continue reading Hump Day Hook

Elizabeth Bacon Custer: Spin Doctress

Tomorrow marks the birthday of George Armstrong Custer, 1839-1876. After meteoric glory in the War Between the States, his life catapulted to an early halt with the 7th Cav at Little Big Horn. Blundering? Betrayal? Tactical errors? He acquired both historical supporters and detractors. The greatest of the former, his posthumous publicist, was wife Libby,… Continue reading Elizabeth Bacon Custer: Spin Doctress

Why I Love Basset Hounds

1.They are superb stress busters. Basset fur is soft and soothing to the touch, not coarse or wiry. As opposed to sinewy, they have a chunky, fluffy body. On this medium size dog, there is plenty of room to make long sweeping strokes, calming for both dog and human. Feeling cranky or blue? Pet a Basset. 2.They make good couch… Continue reading Why I Love Basset Hounds