Discovered Treasures: Flying Magazines

by | Oct 20, 2010 | History

This past weekend, I picked up a bunch of treasures from the 40s that I use for reference and research in writing my novels. My favorite discovery: These magazines are full of articles and ads that testify to the full-fledge war effort in America in 1943 and 1944....

Historical Events that Should Have Happened…

by | Oct 19, 2010 | History

I found this post on Inkwell Inspirations, which is part of my regular daily blog reading, and loved it! All of these are very near and dear to my heart: Original post: http://inkwellinspirations.blogspot.com/2010/10/10-historical-events-that-never.html I recommend...

My “story” behind the story

by | Jul 12, 2010 | History, Story Behind the Story, Writing

In my childhood, my head was always filled with stories like the Chronicles of Narnia, the BFG, Call of the Wild and so many more. I gobbled up all the horse stories I could find. When I hit the sixth grade, I ran out of books that interested me, so I started reading...

Reflections on the 4th

by | Jul 6, 2010 | History, Horses

I had the privilege of going to four rodeos, a parade and a pageant fashion show over the past weekend and my head is still a-spinnin’. But it was a wonderful time andĀ brings about a time of reflection for me. The Fourth of July symbolizes the birth of our...

Distractions for a down day

by | Jul 2, 2010 | History

It is a time of transition at my workplace these days and there are a lot of uncertainties ahead. I also found out a good friend of mine who moved to Texas won’t be returning for the summer conference where we first met and forged a friendship. And, it’s...

For Memorial Day

by | May 31, 2010 | History

This Memorial Day, let’s all take a moment to pause. Yes, this is a day off for many – but let’s remember those who are overseas and who have served our country without question. This is more than some excuse to sleep in or get to that to-do list at...