Easter Season giveaway

Easter Season giveaway

Easter has always been a time of joyful exuberance, an explosion of traditions from around the world. The traditions might be religious, cultural, familial, personal or a mix of all four, but I’ve found that none of my friends and family celebrate Easter quite the...
Congratulations

Congratulations

Please help me congratulate Theresa Norris, winner of the $100 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of one my books. Many thanks to all who entered. I appreciate each and every one of...
Spring is Around the Corner Giveaway!

Spring is Around the Corner Giveaway!

As I left the optometrist a few days ago I was met with a lovely sight: Ravenna Gardens. I couldn’t help but stop to admire the lovely arrangements and blossoms. How did I manage to get out of there without purchasing anything? By reminding myself that it is too...
April in the Garden

April in the Garden

I was taking Piper for a walk, and it suddenly hit me that spring has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. It seems we went from crocuses to daffodils to cherry blossoms to tulips in the blink of an eye. The lighter, brighter greens of new leaves are popping up amidst...
In like a Lion out like a Lamb

In like a Lion out like a Lamb

Are you tired of chilly weather? We had a nasty hailstorm today and it is chilly! The first week of March this year will always remain special to my husband and me because after much searching, we found and bought a new dog! A Cairn terrier, much like the one in The...