A conversations over coffee and musings about the lives of others. This morning I met for coffee with my brother’s friend James. James is one of those people I find extremely obnoxious, but we have a connections through my brother Andy and through some shared experiences. We all have friends like James. When he isn’t … Continue reading
Captain Sandy and the Airship at the End of the World (Published as author Marla Todd) The end of the world had come and gone a long time ago. Of course I wouldn’t dare remind Captain Sandy of that extraordinary fact. He stood in the basket of the airship, hands on the control, the tails … Continue reading
It is too hot to even think right now – about 107 F outside and the air conditioning isn’t what it should be…so I’m inspired by something even hotter than the pavement in front of my house – Vincent Price. Vincent Price is one of my favorite actors. He was wonderful in the dark mystery … Continue reading
I grew up in a household with a lot of pets. I remember one summer when we had two wolfhounds, a medium sized black dog of questionable lineage, three cats, an eighty year old parrot, and a cage full of mice. Outside of the house were three horses. There were also five children. Four boys. … Continue reading
I’m not special. I’m busy. I’m different. I’m impatient and frazzled more than usual these days. I’m a mom. So don’t sweet talk me or give me hollow compliments. You never had to prove anything to me. I’m a Vampire. You never have to prove yourself to a Vampire. That is what I said to … Continue reading
I first experienced Suspect by Robert Crais as an audio book. My husband is reading it now, and I plan to read it again when he is finished. Most of us know Crais from his Elvis Cole and Joe Pike series. This is a stand alone book with an entirely new cast of characters. Below … Continue reading
