Category Archives: What if

Tales From Up North

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

This week’s topic is one I suggested: “Have you ever been snowed in? If so, what did you do to pass the time?” Here in West Michigan we often see LOTS of snow. The past few winters have been relatively … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Uncovering a Real WW2 Spy

Posted on December 20, 2018 by

Intrepid — the Man Behind the Scenes, Involved in Nearly Everything By Jeff Salter As I was reading this (1976) non-fiction book, I was thinking, “if this were a novel, nobody would believe it.” William Stevenson’s “A Man Called Intrepid” … Continue reading →

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Shop Girl

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

This week, one of our foxes asked, “If you opened your own store what would it be?” Having the dedication and commitment necessary for running a store requires the owner to love what he or she is selling. There are … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Jill Orr

Posted on November 30, 2018 by

My guest today is Jill Orr. I have had her on my ‘To-Ask’ list for some time, but I recently finished her first book, “The Good Byline” and I knew I needed to have her be a guest asap. “The … Continue reading →

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Still Hands, Active Mind

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

Our Friday Fox, who has been suffering after effects from surgery, posed this week’s  question: You are incapacitated and can neither bear to read or write: How do you spend your time? I have never had any kind of surgery, … Continue reading →

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Bigfoot and Nessie

Posted on September 6, 2018 by

My Favorite Mythical Creatures By Jeff Salter Before I explain how I can’t select just ONE creature to discuss today, let’s get something straight about the term “mythical.” If you find 100 people who DON’T believe griffins, unicorns, and flying … Continue reading →

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Petable Pets

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

Are there any unusual pets you’ve had — or would like to have? I loved the dogs I have had with all my heart, but I find it hard to live without cats. Not unusual, although, some of them have … Continue reading →

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