Monthly Archives: September 2011

A Big Change

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

We are experiencing a big change in the weather overnight. Yesterday’s low is projected to be today’s high in the Yadkin Valley and foothills region of North Carolina. And north of us, in Southwest Virginia, snow flurries are possible. What! … Continue reading →

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It’s National Coffee Day

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Today is National Coffee Day and at least three coffee outlets are offering a free cup – McDonald’s, Krispy Kreme, and 7-11 convenience stores. But don’t show up at Starbucks thinking a regular cup of coffee will be on the … Continue reading →

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Sharing Colored Leaves

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

We often forget that everyone doesn’t get the same autumn display of colored leaves that we get in the eastern United States. Many of our own western states are blessed with beautiful evergreens but not too many deciduous trees. When … Continue reading →

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Sunshine, Cookout, and ‘Ole Timey’ Music

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

Yesterday, after the fog lifted, we pulled out the large charcoal cooker to see if was still in good condition. Luckily, it was. I had hoped it would be and brought three pork butts just in case. It takes a … Continue reading →

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Morning Has Broken – But Not The Fog

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

Yesterday evening, as we grew closer to the cabin and higher in elevation, the colors of autumn began to appear. First it was tinges on a few trees and then whole trees here and there stood out as if ablaze. … Continue reading →

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Two Ingredient Biscuits

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

When my son started school I looked for something we could do together during summer breaks that wasn’t sports related. And since every adult needs to know something about cooking, I chose a course in food preparation. This always took … Continue reading →

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The First Day Of Fall – Almost

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Today is NOT the first day of fall as I have been thinking incorrectly all day. Officially it is tomorrow, September 23, 2011. That’s because it must coincide with the autumnal equinox when there will be equal amounts of day … Continue reading →

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Synopsis Confusion

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

When I was in college – albeit many, many years ago – I was taught that a proper synopsis was 1 page for every 25 pages of manuscript. Thorough, complete, nothing significant excluded. At a writer’s retreat early this spring, … Continue reading →

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What is a ‘She Writes Blogger Ball’ You Ask?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Join the fun on She Writes! A friend sent an e-mail asking for the secret code to yesterday’s ‘Blogger’s Ball’ post.  Entry is easy – just click on the bookshelf.  But why should you?  She Writes is an online writers … Continue reading →

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She Writes Blogger Ball

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Join the fun on She Writes!

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