There’s always a story behind every story, and there is a story behind my recent book, THE BIRTHDAY PORTRAIT. A few years ago, my literary agent encouraged me to expand a Christmas story I had written into a novel. How wise she was for THE CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT became my first published novel, and thus opened…
Forgive me for what might be perceived as nonsense, but I had to tell somebody. A few days ago, I posted a question on Facebook asking my friends to explain this new eyebrow thing to me. I mentioned that up until recently, eyebrows gently framed the eyes, and now, they seem to enter the room…
This morning held a couple of surprises. As usual, we rose early as so as not to miss the sunrise. But surprise, it didn’t happen. Oh, the sun did rise, but it was behind of curtain of heavy clouds which was even more welcome than the brilliant corals and lavenders we usually see at daybreak.…
I was lured away from the Hill Country last week for a business trip to Atlanta. I’m talking planes, trains, automobiles, and acres upon acres of concrete. I’ve managed to stay out of cities for the last few years, and that is to my liking. I much prefer observing the wildlife in the Hill Country…
I’ve been amused and entertained by all the photos posted on social media this season – you know – the flawless photos of platters of decorated Christmas cookies and trays of fudge and divinity. But did you see anyone post pictures of the kitchen when those goodies were being made?