Category Archives: Random thoughts

Eye-Witness to a Bank Robbery

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

…And the Resulting Gun Battle in a Small Town By Jeff Salter Hardly had we begun our stroll down the narrow streets of this time-forgotten town in the arid southwestern desert… when out of the small local bank burst four … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Diane Farr

Posted on February 24, 2017 by

I am pleased to welcome author Diane Farr. Diane and I met through a mutual writer friend on Facebook, who was also a guest of mine here. Welcome, Diane! Thank you, Tonette. I shall try not to embarrass myself. While … Continue reading →

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Guest Writer/Editor Barb Goffman

Posted on February 3, 2017 by

Today my guest is writer-editor Barb Goffman. Barb and I met online and I was thrilled to be able to meet her in person this past summer, although the visit was not long enough. Barb is a multi-award winning mystery … Continue reading →

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High-Balling* to the New Year

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

We were to be discussing memorable New Year’s Eves, ones that stick out in our memories. You don’t want to hear about those. I had a few full of tears, but worse, a few full of hopes, a few full … Continue reading →

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The Element of Surprise

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

This week we are asked if we have ever taken part in a holiday celebration that was totally new to us and my answer is, “Gee, no”. I know people from all over the world. I have people that I … Continue reading →

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Anyway, I am Beside Myself

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

A Word-Nerd Rant on this Free Week here at 4F,1H. Anyways;Besides There seems to be a new epidemic of these. I have never heard anyone say “Anyways” in my life and now, it is everywhere. I’ve lived in many places, … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Bob and Mary Sue?

Posted on September 30, 2016 by

On these, our “Free Weeks”, more often than not, I like to stay on writing. In doing so, I’d like to formally introduce you to two people whom I had seen and heard, but until recently, I didn’t know their … Continue reading →

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