History at a Glance: Spanish Moss

August 19, 2018 Unknown 0

The beauty of Spanish moss floating from tree limbs has long been associated with the Old South. Spanish moss is a plant and not actually moss. A plant that thrives on water and air, it grows well in subtropical climates, especially on live oaks and cy…

#WednesdayWriter Quote

August 15, 2018 Unknown 0

Happy August, peeps!! Can’t you believe that fall is just around the corner? Four months to Christmas. I know I didn’t have to say that. Have a great rest of the week!

Date Balls (BTW, this is a #recipe)

August 10, 2018 Unknown 0

I just ran across this recipe for Date Balls and I thought I must share it. So get ready to make some sweet balls!1 cup sugar2 sticks butter1 lb package of dates2 cups of Rice Krispies1 cup chopped pecans.confectioners sugarCook sugar, butter, and date…

#MondayMotivation: Make Time to Write

August 6, 2018 Unknown 0

You don’t have time? Make that time. This is essential. Only you can make and defend the time you need for your work. Nobody is going to give it to you. I know, I know, it’s horribly hard. Writing is outrageously time-consuming. Of course, if you have …

Blogging about Deep Summer and Fans

July 31, 2018 Unknown 0

Deep summer is all about finding a place in the shade if you’re outside, along with a drink of icy water. The combination of heat and humidity will drain you quick in the South, so that’s why if you ever write a story set during deep summer, make sure …

#WednesdayWriter Quote

July 25, 2018 Unknown 0

I love this quote!!! Hope everyone is having a good Wednesday! Just think this time next Wednesday it will be August. Where has the year gone?

#MondayMovie Review: Hostiles

July 24, 2018 Unknown 0

I had reservations about watching this movie as I thought it might be filled with explicit violence. I don’t mind violence in movies but I hate the “close up” kind like graphic depictions of a character getting half their head shot off. Needless to say…