Opening Act!
One of the most wonderful things about this whole book deal is the people that I’ve met, some of whom have become beloved friends. When I wrote about Henry singing…
Read moreLife, Interrupted
It’s now official! The birth of our new grandbaby, Lola Alice, is on the chalkboard at the Maple Springs Post Office. We’ve been distracted — happily distracted. I’m late selecting…
Read moreBook Party
Threw a party a couple of weeks ago to show my appreciation for the wonderful people in my life who have provided much support as I work my way through…
Read moreThis is How We Roll Here
The Kelderhouses, featured prominently in my book, understand the importance of proper porta-potty placement for the Fourth of July shindig they host in front of the shuffleboard. It will be…
Read moreEras End
Two things happened recently that make me a little bit sad. Not get-the-kleenex-out sad; more like a twinge of sad. First, one of my favorite funny places used to be…
Read moreNew and Noteworthy!
Check out the SUNY Press Website! My book is up in their “new and noteworthy” category. http://www.sunypress.edu/default.aspx So very grateful. Tell your friends…
Read moreLet This Rubber Husband Do the Work for You!
The Prize for the April “Where In The World Is My Book?” Photo contest winner will be revealed soon. In the meantime, the winners in the honorable mention category will…
Read moreSpring Fun
This is what kids in Bemus Point were doing for fun last Friday. Warm day, spring jackets, perfect for taking a bike ride on the ice. So far, the ice…
Read moreChautauqua, NY #1 Small Town to Visit
Smithsonian Magazine just selected Chautauqua, NY as one of the twenty best small towns to visit in 2014. So lucky to live and write here. Check the link for more…
Read moreThe Properties of Ice
This picture was taken about a month ago, when temperatures hovered in the low single digits. We’d had a couple of warm days, and it rained. After the rain stopped,…
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