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This past weekend should have been our annual Washington Presbyterian Church Apple Festival. It had been ongoing for over 40 years and last year the little community raised well over $30,000 for organizations that support needy people in mind, body, and soul. Unfortunately, our festival, like so many others, didn’t happen this year because of

25 Alternatives for the F-Word

Full-page spread in Mensa magazine! [insert enormous smiley face here]

New Release: I See You Sincerely

I See You Sincerely is out in the world today. As I told my friends, it is something that has been on my heart for a long time. The video below contains the content of this little book. This won’t resonate with everyone but if it does with you, please give this book to someone

Secret City: Kiki

The Mischievous Angel dolls will be making their debut at the Secret City Festival on June 10-11 in Oak Ridge, TN!

Secret City: Teddy’s Wisdom

The Tao of Teddy will be gracing the public once again at the Secret City Festival June 10-11. In potholders. Hey, a cat has to accept whatever publishing opportunities present themselves. Regards, Teddy   P.S. There’s an adorable picture of Spunk in them potholders, too. Purrs, Spunk    

Postcard Shorts

I just realized that I neglected to share with you all this interesting site that features stories that fit on a postcard. “Polar Opposites” was picked up at the link below, and you can click on  “Read a Story”  at the site for a random sampling of other stories by a variety of writers. Source:

Kindle Giveaway of “Reflections and Tails”

Dear Human Readers, Reflections and Tails is free for Kindle during March 26-30. Download your copy from Amazon,  then tell your friends. And order me some treats while you’re on there. Sincerely, Teddy   Dear Human Readers, You don’t have to do what Teddy says. She’s not the boss of us. Sincerely, Spunk    

Second-hand Grief

Although I only put the thoughts below on paper this October, I began to think them 20 years ago this Thanksgiving. It seems that every year since has accumulated another gray event upon this holiday, yet no matter who it is, I still don’t know how and when to say I care. So, more often

StoryInside.org at the Kingston Country Fair

On Saturday, October 5th I will be at the StoryInside.org* booth at the Kingston Country Fair. So, if you’re in east Tennessee, swing by and say hello! I’m told there is a pie-eating contest and live music. What more could you want from a Saturday?   Kingston Country Fair Fort Southwest Point 1226 S. Kentucky Street

Creation

  I will name the girl Autumn, and she will have hair like October in New England. I will name the boy Breeze, and his eyes will reflect the thousand lakes I left behind. Their hearts will be warm like the South that is now my home, with easy smiles that can part the mist