Author Spotlight & Excerpt: Penelope Merrell, Jinx and Nigel

PENELOPE MERRELL Originally from Montana, Merrell is one of nine children. Growing up on a large farm, she roamed the fields, pastures and larges wooded areas populated by birds, squirrels, owls, deer, and the one resident badger. Different wildflowers marked the seasons. A typical farm kid, she fed cattle and hogs, milked cows, shoveled a … Continue reading Author Spotlight & Excerpt: Penelope Merrell, Jinx and Nigel →

Perception – COVID-19 Are You Scared Or What!?!?

Some days I am terrified. Other days I'm indifferent. There are even days I wake up and don’t think about it until it’s brought up. Because of the nature of one of my jobs, I may be asked to expose myself willingly to COVID-19 knowing full well that where I'm going, the people are positive. In … Continue reading Perception – COVID-19 Are You Scared Or What!?!? →

Christmas Tree Gravel

Yeah. It's exactly how it sounds. Our Christmas tree has gravel in it. Those tiny pebbles that you can get at any store to decorate maybe your fish tank or a nice clear vase. They are in our Christmas tree... And it's seemingly endless. I'm pretty positive that, if I shook this tree every day, … Continue reading Christmas Tree Gravel →