Flower of the Month: September Floriography

Saturday, September 13, 2025 Hello, everyone.  It’s good to see you here.   Today I have floriography trivia for the month of September.  This month is represented by two different flowers:  asters and morning glories.  Together, the aster and morning glory capture September’s essence—a time of deep emotions, wisdom, as well as a mindful appreciation of … More Flower of the Month: September Floriography

Flower of the Month: August Floriography

Saturday, August 16, 2025 Hello, all.  I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing weekend.   Or if it isn’t that low-key, maybe you need a distraction.  In that case, how about a little floriography trivia.  It’s August, so let’s head down a rabbit hole from there. Flower of the Month:  Gladiolus You’re familiar with birthstones, right?  For … More Flower of the Month: August Floriography

Announcing a New “Speak” Dictionary: Speak Flowers & Fans

Saturday, August 9, 2025 Did you know that yellow flowers can symbolize friendship?  Did you know that tulips can represent sunshine and smiles?  So, yellow tulips can make a lovely “thank you” bouquet for a friend. Hello, all.  I hope you’ve had a good week. As I end each post with a virtual hug to … More Announcing a New “Speak” Dictionary: Speak Flowers & Fans

Announcing new nonfiction — Real Steampunkery Tech!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 What? Wrong date?  Ah… that’s because I’m stuck in a time-loop “hold” with Amazon Publishing. It’s really Tuesday, September 24. Welcome, everyone.   Some of you know that the e-book of Real Steampunkery Tech: True Contraptions of the Steam and Diesel Eras published a week ago.  Since everything else got frozen, the e-book … More Announcing new nonfiction — Real Steampunkery Tech!