Monthly Archives: October 2014

Today has been a day of “bits”.  I did a bit of calling – making important phone calls, scheduling rides and other appointments, etc. I did a bit of napping.  Naps are very good. There was also a bit of … Continue reading →

Interesting Literature As the nights are beginning to draw in and Halloween approaches, how about something to make the flesh creep and send a shiver down the spine? Charles Dickens was a master of the macabre, whether it’s in his … Continue reading →

KMGN: It is fascinating to discover new things about authors/poets/writers. Interesting Literature 1. Dylan Thomas was born exactly 100 years ago today, in Swansea. His middle name was Marlais, which was a nod to his great-uncle, William Thomas, who was … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Books and Such:
Welcome to the Fall Into Fantasy Tour, where we are keeping your mind off any end-of-summer blues and welcoming the cooler weather by introducing you to some incredible fantasy reads to curl up with…

Saint James the Just is the brother of Jesus Christ.  His father is Joseph by a previous marriage.  In some icons portraying the flight into Egypt there is a young man leading the donkey the Virgin Mary is sitting on … Continue reading →

I am a little late with posting today, but I am happy to report it is NOT due to pain or illness.  Nope.  Today has been an excellent day and I am feeling all the way up to 80% of … Continue reading →

The Painted TurtleThere was a chief, and he had a fine-looking girl. There was a painted turtle, and he fell in love with the chief’s daughter. But he could not come to see her or get to speak to her, … Continue reading →