Category Archives: natural disasters

Getting a Foot in the Door

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

  Our Wednesday Fox asked, “Tell us about the publication of your first book.” In the spring of 2012, I was working on a historical novel set in 1870, about a former samurai who needed to find a new direction. … Continue reading →

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Like a Kid Again

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

When I proposed this week’s topic “Tell us about books that you have introduced to by your children/grandchildren”, it was because we had already touched upon just about every angle related to books we loved as children, and I realized … Continue reading →

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Bound to be Snow

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Tonette Joyce

We are talking about being snowed-in this week. It only happened a few times to me, mostly because I grew up in suburbia. I am always ready for any reason that would prevent me from getting out to buy supplies. … Continue reading →

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Winter? Wonder.

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Tonette Joyce

What do I like the most about Winter? I DON’T like the cold anymore. I think ice storms make most of the trees, bushes and man-made structures look beautiful! Branches look as though they are encased in glass. A few … Continue reading →

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Moving Dreams

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Tonette Joyce

This week’s question: “Have you ever considered moving to a warmer/better climate? If so, where would you consider going?” Oh, yes indeed, I have dreamt! I would not have said that when I was young. I grew up outside of … Continue reading →

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When the Real Story Makes You Want to Scream

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Jeff Salter

Disturbing but Fascinating Account of What Really Happened During and After the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake By Jeff Salter “No more dynamite!” I felt like screaming, as I read this book. “You’ve already made things horribly worse!” That was among … Continue reading →

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After the Storm…

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Patricia Kiyono

This week we are sharing our personal experiences with natural disasters. Here in the Midwest we experience lots of storms, so I had to think about specific weather events that stood out in my memory. After our harsh Michigan winters, … Continue reading →

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