The Art of Reading . . . and Writing   Reading is a privilege. It’s learned easily for some, difficult for others, and routinely for still others. Reading is also a necessity. The unique thing about the results of reading is that it can be an art.   Wikipedia gives this interesting thought in…

  Great band. Great horns. Fun music.    Father, thank you for music, for musicians, singers, all using the gifts you've given them. May they honor you with those talents. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

        Beneath the Grove by L.T. Ryan and C.R. Gray is Book 7 in A Maddie Castle Thriller. Book 7 opens with Maddie accepting a case of a frantic mother wanting to find her adult missing daughter (Jasmine). It also picks up where Maddie left off emotionally in Field of Bones. Maddie's…

  Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2 (NIV)

From . . . in a love song   Four Saturday morning at the supermarket buzzed with women and kids. He had to put a couple of things back when he figured there’d be too much to carry. He’d bring the Jeep after work on Monday.       Headed back to Eva’s, he spotted Pet approaching The…

              When you're young and dumb and playing with your new Konica 35mm camera with black and white film. So fun.  "Nicole by Nicole" A very long time ago.    Father, you waited for me. I can never thank you enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

If you've happened by my blog recently, you might have noticed what I've been doing consistently throughout these summer days. And that is reading. I've reviewed most – but not all – of the novels I've read this summer. You can find their titles in the left-hand column under the "Archives." Most of them have…

  Loved this song. Great lyrics. Gotta love the Bee Gees. It's just emotion!    Father, you've given so much to so many. Music is a meaningful gift. Thank you for those who can make it beautifully. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

          Lie to Her by Melinda Leigh is Book 6 in the Bree Taggert Series.  Sheriff Bree Taggert is called to a scene where a dead man (Spencer) has been murdered with an ugly but specific signature. His body is discovered by his potential date for the evening, and she is…

  Trust in the Lord with all your heart    and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him,    and He will make your paths straight.    Do not be wise in your own eyes;    fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body  …