Reasons to be happy…

Did you know Friday the 13th is actually a safer day to drive or wander about? A Dutch study tackled the topic and proved it true. And remember, to pet any black cats you might see, too!

The heat is on

Half past seven and the mercury is stuck at 94 degrees. I’m still trying to read through that non-Theda project. I like it, I do, but it’s just too difficult to do anything in this weather that in any way resembles work. Did take a break to visit the...

The numbers game

It’s 90 degrees out and I’m trying to rouse myself to go back to revising the manuscript I put aside to finish “Probable Claws,” while “Probable Claws” is with my editor. Wouldn’t this be a great day to take a break? Yes, but...

The other redhead

That’s me! To one reunion spouse, I am “the other redhead.” (The primary redhead being the lovely Heidi Jensen) and it cracked me up. Because, you see, that’s how Jon has been learning about the score of folks that he had to meet and hang with...

Forgotten Books Friday

Let’s hear it for Tubby Dubonnet! I first met this charming New Orleanian bon vivant under less than ideal circumstances. He’d chosen to stay in his Garden District home despite dire weather warnings about an oncoming hurricane, and soon enough he was...