historical fiction writer, amateur photographer, retired computer guru and math geek
We took our annual vacation in the Adirondack Mountains the first week of September. This year we took a detour from our usual spot at Chimney Mountain and rented a lovely cottage on Lake Algonquin in Wells, New York. The lake is circled by Route 5 which makes for a nice 3.6-mile walk--something we did … Continue reading Snappers!
I was a pretty good student in high school. I loved math and science. I got high grades in English. But I hate, hate, HATED history class! Maybe it's because a lot of history involved memorizing dates, and I am not good at memorizing unless you draw me a picture or give me a mnemonic. … Continue reading Confessions of An Historical Fiction Author
Almost everyone has that one thing: the topic that gets you on your proverbial soap box to tell the world your passion. Mine is child abuse: not just sexual. Physical, emotional. Whatever kind of manipulation is used against a child to make them feel "less than." When I was a kid, corporal punishment was common. … Continue reading Soapbox
In April of 2008 I started writing a blog. My good friend, Max, wrote a blog and did a podcast and we often got into discussions about one thing or another. Podcasts weren't for me but I thought, why not try a blog? At the time I wasn't thinking about writing novels, I just wanted … Continue reading Fifteen Years and Counting
I’ve been reading John Pavlovitz’s If God is Love, Don’t be a Jerk. Like some other non-fiction books I’ve read lately, I’ve found it interesting and thought-provoking. I was intrigued to find that the evolution of Mr. Pavlovitz’s beliefs are similar to my own journey in faith. When I was a child, my family attended … Continue reading My Evolving Higher Power
Last weekend, most of us performed the semi-annual task of changing the time on our clocks. "Spring ahead...fall back" is the chant. Duly noted and accomplished. But is spring really right around the corner? According to the calendar, yes. The spring equinox officially occurs Monday, March 20, at 5:24 p.m. But is it really spring? … Continue reading Spring Ahead?
Morning is writing time for me. I work best in the mornings so I try to put in two to three hours of work before noon. Photography is usually reserved for vacations, although my camera is rarely far away when I'm out. But when the days are cold and snowy, my go-to occupation is knitting. … Continue reading Rescue Me
My name is Susannah, and I'm a number nerd. My brain works in numbers. It wants to translate everything to a numerical formula, a syncopated rhythm, a symmetrically balanced equation. I dunno, that's just how I think. Anyway, my seventieth birthday was a week ago, and, like I do every year, I reflect in amazement … Continue reading S-E-V-E-N-T-Y!
Let's take a break from writing today and re-visit nature. Charlie and I recently spent ten days in Montana visiting relatives and boy was there a lot to see! We went to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, hiked a few trails, drove up and across the Beartooth Highway (elev at summit 10, 947 feet) and … Continue reading Where the Buffalo Roam…
You may recall reading my posts about our three old dogs. The first one, in May 2021, introduced you to 15-year olds Emmit and Riley, 17-year old Kody, and Jelly Bean the cat. Emmit died shortly after that post. Then in August, we said goodbye to Kody. Fast forward one year, and the last of … Continue reading Three, two, one…
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