Elvis had it right. Seems like I’ve been walking in rain for days and days, “…walking through, with the rain in my shoes.” Literally. Yesterday Mom and I splashed through parking lot puddles and got rain in our shoes. Yuck. Today as I stared at the gloomy sky and wet grass outside my office window, that song kept going through …
Where’s My Chocolate Ice Cream?
I received an email from a reader the other day who had just read Stuck in the Middle. She asked a question that rolled around in my mind for close to a week before I answered it. This one required a lot more thought and prayer than the typical reader question. She asked, “How do I get my chocolate ice …
He’s Riding Herd Over Me
I’m working on a fun book right now. It’s set in the old west, during a cattle drive. When I started, I knew almost nothing about cattle drives, but now I can say I’m a bit more educated – and a lot more fascinated. Now, I’m not going to turn my Journal into a lecture about the old west. But …
Website Mystery Challenge – The Resolution
We’re finally at the end of our Website Mystery Challenge! Did you solve the clues and discover the identity of the killer? How about that cryptogram – did you figure it out and decipher the extra clues? Now it’s time to find out how you did. The Resolution: Detective Collins saw Mrs. Butler eavesdropping on his conversation. He followed her …
Website Mystery Challenge – Post #7
We’ve come to the final clue in our Website Mystery Challenge! Detective Collins is hot on the trail of the killer. Have you followed the trail and figured out the identify of the killer? Here’s one last chance to add an important clue to your list. Collins assesses al the clues, and lays them all out. Sandra had a motive: …
Website Mystery Challenge – Post #6
The clues are coming to an end soon. Today we follow Detective Collins as he begins his investigation. You may already have a suspect in mind. Let’s see if you and Detective Collins agree! (Remember to check the Website Mystery Challenge link in the right column of this page to review the previous clues and the cryptogram translations.) Detective Collins …
Website Mystery Challenge – Post #5
The clues in my Website Mystery Challenge are starting to add up! How are you coming in solving the cryptogram? You’ll get some fascinating hidden data when you figure the cryptogram out! Here’s the next clue. To review the previous ones, click on the “Website Mystery Challenge” in the right column of this page. Suspect Number Four: Raul the Pool …
Website Mystery Challenge – Post #4
Here’s the next installment in my Website Mystery Challenge. To review the previous clues, click the “Website Mystery Challenge” link in the right-hand column of this page. Suspect Number Three: Brent Bollinger has recently taken up occupancy in one of the estate’s guest rooms, at Maryanne’s invitation. His role is obvious – Maryanne was taken with the handsome young man, …
Website Mystery Challenge – Post #3
Here’s the next clue in my Mystery Website. If you’ve missed previous clues, just click on the Website Mystery Challenge link in the right-hand column of this page. Suspect Number Two: Mrs. Butler has ruled Wolverton family’s kitchen for almost three decades, since she was twenty-three. Time has not improved her cooking skills, but Mr. Wolverton’s will ensured that she …
Website Mystery Challenge – Post #2
Today I continue to reveal the clues to solve my website mystery challenge. Did you miss the previous post? Take a look in the right column, under the Label “Website Mystery Challenge.” You can find all the posts listed there. Today I continue to reveal the clues to solve my website mystery challenge. Did you miss the previous post? Take …