Month: July 2024
Vintage Vignettes: Sprites
Saturday, July 27, 2024 Welcome, all. Today I’m sharing a hilarious misadventure with computer generated images, but I’ll save that for the end. First some blog business. I hope you enjoyed my Christmas in July blog hop/challenge. My last post for the event was on Thursday. However, I’ve left it open to bloggers who want … More Vintage Vignettes: Sprites
#ThursdayDoors & Closing Christmas in July
Thursday, July 25, 2024 Hello, everyone. I had been feeling as dark and hopeless as the bleak insides of an old coal mine. Certain that I wasn’t the only one who felt that way, I endeavored to add some fun and whimsy to life for as many people as I could — by hosting a … More #ThursdayDoors & Closing Christmas in July
Lemony Christmas in July: Short Story
Saturday, July 20, 2024 Welcome back to Christmas in July! I hope everyone has been having a wonderful week. If it wasn’t all sweetness, then this is the place to have some fun. I haven’t been able to squeeze up any energy today. I don’t have any zest. So, my Christmas in July offering this … More Lemony Christmas in July: Short Story
Announcement: Bridge to Nowhere
Wednesday, December 3, 2022 Welcome, everyone. Recently, when Dan Antion told me the title of the book he was writing, I was intrigued. “A Bridge to Nowhere” — who wouldn’t be? Since I’m just not wired right, I had a tsunami of competing thoughts immediately. Riding in on some of those waves were my favorite … More Announcement: Bridge to Nowhere
Christmas in July: Fun Songs
Saturday, July 13, 2024 Welcome back to Christmas in July! While not exactly sad, many “winter holiday” songs are serious. My question to you is this: “What’s your favorite fun or humorous Santa song?“ One of mine is “Santa Baby” as performed by Eartha Kitt. She was also my favorite Catwoman on the original Batman TV … More Christmas in July: Fun Songs
Wednesday Writing: Food in Stories
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Welcome, everyone. It’s been a while since I did a writing process post, so let’s get cooking! (I couldn’t resist the pun.) Adding food to the story can help to bring a story to life in many ways. If a character has a favorite food, they’re more relatable. For instance, my … More Wednesday Writing: Food in Stories
Christmas in July Kickoff: Hullaba Christmas!
Saturday, July 6, 2024 Welcome to Christmas in July! The challenge is already off to a splendid start. A special shout-out to Marian Allen for diving right in with a post-a-day! She got things going with a decoration and a recipe! Follow those links to her delightful blog. Roberta Cheadle told me yesterday that she … More Christmas in July Kickoff: Hullaba Christmas!






