Vince has lost none of his boyish enthusiasm. He was up at 4:30 am wanting to put the Thanksgiving turkey into the oven. Holding him back until 7:00 am was like trying to carry around a 22 pound turkey in a cheap aluminum pan

There are basically only two things one can do with a blog, read them or write them, but most bloggers do both. I just learned that what we have here a vanity blog. It's called vanity because Marsha Lee is not performing a service or selling a product for profit. I'm just writing for the pleasure of it. Oooh, I'm SO vain.

I often wonder what might have happened if we had never bought the television. Was it a trigger?  "This is the best television you'll own. It'll take you to places you never knew existed," said Jean-Paul as he installed the TV.

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I’ve read some amazing books lately, and though I love writing reviews to support the talented authors, many who I consider friends, the process turns out to be…

I’m thrilled to be sharing here today, “Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog” a new release by the amazing Darlene Foster. It’s a fun read, see my review below. BLURB Twel…

Were you interviewed on a podcast? Discover the many ways you can maximize your podcast guest opportunity and open the door for more.

I remember when the pink lines on white stood out brilliantly like pink peppermint candy. Those lines said it all, spoke the truth – my life with my husband was about to change, slowly like pouring…

All the results are here this month. I’m excited to share two amazing poems by Priscilla Bettis and Marsha Ingrao, and my flash fiction. Marsha’s Poem: There once was a house in the for…

Speculative Fiction Writers' Summit

Hope to see you Saturday at the Visalia Barnes & Noble Author Presentation at 2pm! I’ll have all my books and ready to answer all your questions!.

We can't believe that Killdeer birds are not extinct, but Google says they are common.

Moji's Taiga: Summertime and the livin' is lazy. I must nap all afternoon. I need energy to eat and play at three-ten AM.

Welcome to today’s Story Chat Digest 2025 post. We discuss incredible stories as though we were sitting together in a family room, having a fruity snack as we chat. For those new to Story Chat, your kind and specific comments and questions are treasured by the authors as well as others who read. Our author this week is Darlene Foster, who is new to the Story Chat community. Please welcome her with your comments.

Today I am my own guest bloggers.  I got the idea from Cathy, better known as ShareChair, who reposted some of her earliest posts.  I posted this one year ago, one of my first posts.  Since very few people have ever seen it I thought it was appropriate to republish it to show you another variety of bird we have in Tulare County.

So what is embracing life to you? a vacation to somewhere exotic, spending time with grandkids, decorating for a holiday, or reading the day's mail?

Vince had been hungry for pork chops (not my favorite) but he found some delicious ones at the store - thick, boneless. Pork chops are a good source of protein.

Welcome to Poetry Day for Story Chat Digest 2025. We will discuss these incredible poems just as we do the short stories.

Stephen Spielburg based the epic film, Lincoln, on the book, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Amazon already has 1,588 customer reviews of this book. Mine is not needed, and, although I read it two years ago as I prepared to visit Civil War Battlefields and museums, I can't help but sing its praises as one of my all time favorite books!

I really don't advise you to do this over a cuppa, or even while drinking a cuppa. Instead of walking on solid ground for 14,000 a day, I discovered a shortcut.

This month Story Chat Digest is trying something different. We are going to honor the work that Story Chatter and Challenge Host, Esther Chilton does on her blog.

Having lived through the Vietnam era, Dan Antion and Willow Willers’ novel, Poetic Justice, carved a special place in my heart as I read it. 

Each year Kiwanis of Woodlake puts on a huge festival for the people of Woodlake. About ten thousand people attend the festivities. This year I will have a booth and be selling books, including Story Chat.