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When I got up early recently and started cooking my lunch, I knew that summertime had finally reached the Pacific Northwest! Rarely does it get so warm that I fear heating the house up too much, but I guess summer is finally here! A couple of days in the 90s made me...

I have always loved encouraging others. And I’m grateful when others encourage me! Several of my encouragers are famous authors while others are friends struggling with horrendous losses but who remain encouraging by their perseverance, prayers, and kind words. And...

Each year on the 1st Saturday of May I enjoy watching the Kentucky Derby on TV! Not just to see the flamboyant and over the top hats or singing along to The National Anthem. I plain old love horses! One of the many reasons I’ve enjoyed visiting Lancaster County. One...

While walking in the neighborhood with a friend she said to me, “My favorite season is spring.” I couldn't help chuckling to myself since her husband gave up his trip to the summit to go skiing with a granddaughter and her friend last week because of inclement weather...

I pretty much write the way I walk, that is I amble about wherever Piper leads me. Except if it's raining of course. In which case I plan the day more carefully. In fact, one of the first things that I do in the morning is check my phone to see if inclement weather is...

Please help me congratulate Trinity R, the winner of my giveaway of a $100 Amazon gift card and a Kate Lloyd title. Many thanks to all who entered. I appreciate each and every one of you!

On the first day of the New Year, January 1st, 2026, my friend's neighbor and dog walking partner asked me if I was going to make any New Year's resolutions. I said "No, I never do." She said she was making a priority instead and that was to exercise more. Which got...

Please help me congratulate Teresa K, the winner of my giveaway of a $100 Amazon gift card and a Kate Lloyd title. Many thanks to all who entered. I appreciate each and every one of you!

Yesterday as I was chatting with a woman from Hartford, Connecticut, in my Seattle kitchen the subject of weather came up. It seems that area of the country is about to face its first cold spell of the year. It made me want to call my cousin in CT and talk about the...

Please help me congratulate Jess R, the winner of my giveaway of a $100 Amazon gift card and a Kate Lloyd title. Many thanks to all who entered. I appreciate each and every one of you!