Left on a dusty shelf in a dark corner of a secondhand store. A hidden treasure, ignored and neglected. I brought it home, cleaned it up, and stationed it on my desk. There it sat, silenced by smaller, faster, more mobile instruments. Still, I loved its sleek, strong presence, evoking thoughts of rainy night mysteries.…
So in Run Aground I had several recipes that I’ve linked to my recipe blog. I have continued the tradition with Underway. First it was Tahini Walnut Rolls Next up, Italian Sausage and Grapes: It’s sounds unusual, but it has amazing flavor and so quick and easy to prepare. The recipe is here. Buon appetito!
I may not look like much But oh, the places I go Over rainbows and behind waterfalls Into secret, mystical portals Magic begins with the push of a pedal Hop on… #annieshortstories
Update 11/15/19 – the manuscript is about ready to go to the editor. And I have a surprise! The draft of the Underway Cover. I’m loving it. What do you think? Previous update: I wanted to give you an update on Underway. As is obvious now, my projected publishing date has come and gone.…
From my cooking blog: Order What’s 4 Dinner Solutions: Summer into Fall here! What’s 4 Dinner Solutions actually started years before the blog, as a menu service for busy families. When it was time to move on from that, I started the blog to continue sharing recipes. But what that means is, I have in…
A week or so ago, I wrote up a little short story on my anger journal. I felt like I should expand on that, considering it is working so well for me. I know people keep gratitude journals, and I have to be honest, it’s never worked for me. But a few weeks ago…
This innocent looking spiral bound stack of papers hides big secrets. Not clandestine loves. Nor top secret codes. No family mysteries, or long lost recipes. Instead, it’s filled with anger and disappointment and frustration. Written down, locked away, relieving me of their burdens. Much like Pandora’s Box, it must not be opened. Words have power.…
A cool cat being cool Loving life Wondering why you don’t follow his example And be a cool cat, too #annieshortstories
Mary may have had a little lamb with snow white fleece but I have a fluffy creamy duckling who follows me everywhere. And never shuts up. #annieshortstories
I am still trying to process Cuba and Havana. But I will tell you I left a bit of my heart there. It began with a snafu with our room reservations that showed us the heart of the people of Cuba. We were without a place to stay for all of ten minutes. And our…
