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As I pondered what to write about for Christmas, I mentally thumbed through previous columns on Christmas music, Christmas cats, and Christmas trips.
As I pondered what to write about for Christmas, I mentally thumbed through previous columns on Christmas music, Christmas cats, and Christmas trips.
 
My husband is passionate about WWII history and holds veterans from that war in the highest esteem.
My husband is passionate about WWII history and holds veterans from that war in the highest esteem.
 
Banjo takes over the keyboard once again
Banjo takes over the keyboard once again
 
I’ve begun posting book reviews to BookBub and suddenly thought, “Why not share them with my BCN readers?”
I’ve begun posting book reviews to BookBub and suddenly thought, “Why not share them with my BCN readers?”
 
Since the cat and dog in my cozy mysteries talk to their owner, It will come as no surprise to my readers that I love cats and dogs.
Since the cat and dog in my cozy mysteries talk to their owner, It will come as no surprise to my readers that I love cats and dogs.
 
I had the pleasure of attending a virtual book launch for Christopher Swann's latest book, "Never Turn Back." When I read his debut novel, "Shadow of the Lions," I enjoyed it so much, I sent copies to several friends, so I was delighted to have the opportunity to hear him speak about his second book
I had the pleasure of attending a virtual book launch for Christopher Swann's latest book, "Never Turn Back." When I read his debut novel, "Shadow of the Lions," I enjoyed it so much, I sent copies to several friends, so I was delighted to have the opportunity to hear him speak about his second book
 
Perhaps we can’t travel overseas this fall, but there’s nothing to prevent us from taking an imaginary trip.
Perhaps we can’t travel overseas this fall, but there’s nothing to prevent us from taking an imaginary trip.
 
I’m an avid reader — someone who reads every night and never goes anywhere without a book.
I’m an avid reader — someone who reads every night and never goes anywhere without a book.
 
Sure, I’ve begun to stumble as I climb the stairs to the second floor, but I still climb ‘em.
Sure, I’ve begun to stumble as I climb the stairs to the second floor, but I still climb ‘em.
 
What a blast from the past!
 
Who wrote the first murder mystery? An article in the Wall Street Journal gives the credit to Sophocles.
Who wrote the first murder mystery? An article in the Wall Street Journal gives the credit to Sophocles.
 
I mean it, I tell you. I can deal with being poked and prodded and getting a shot or two, but that’s my limit.
I mean it, I tell you. I can deal with being poked and prodded and getting a shot or two, but that’s my limit.
 
The late State Senator Robert C. Carpenter served eight terms in the North Carolina Senate (1988-2004).
The late State Senator Robert C. Carpenter served eight terms in the North Carolina Senate (1988-2004).
 
Or is it "The Life of Riley?"
Or is it "The Life of Riley?"
 
Seriously? Yes, seriously. Imagine my surprise when I read that the hand gesture for okay is NOT okay.
Seriously? Yes, seriously. Imagine my surprise when I read that the hand gesture for okay is NOT okay.
 
I'm not one for making New Year's resolutions. Sure, there were all those years when I resolved not to gain the usual five pounds I put on every winter.
I'm not one for making New Year's resolutions. Sure, there were all those years when I resolved not to gain the usual five pounds I put on every winter.
 
Do people still read books? It depends on whom you ask. A Wall Street Journal Article posed the question differently: "Does the Book Have a Future?"
Do people still read books? It depends on whom you ask. A Wall Street Journal Article posed the question differently: "Does the Book Have a Future?"
 
Here's how it started. First, I smiled when a friend emailed just past Halloween that she'd like to have a few girls over for cocktails but needed to apologize and warn us that her Christmas decorations were already up.
Here's how it started. First, I smiled when a friend emailed just past Halloween that she'd like to have a few girls over for cocktails but needed to apologize and warn us that her Christmas decorations were already up.
 
Just in time for Veterans Day, I've once again had the privilege of interviewing a WWII veteran. My husband arranged for me to sit down with Cecil Hannaford, a local VFW member.
Just in time for Veterans Day, I've once again had the privilege of interviewing a WWII veteran. My husband arranged for me to sit down with Cecil Hannaford, a local VFW member.
 
I've had the honor of meeting quite a few veterans around Dunwoody. My husband and I bump into them at Memorial and Veterans Day celebrations, the July 4th Parade, the poppy giveaways at the grocery, and just out and about.
I've had the honor of meeting quite a few veterans around Dunwoody. My husband and I bump into them at Memorial and Veterans Day celebrations, the July 4th Parade, the poppy giveaways at the grocery, and just out and about.
 
One of North Carolina’s great traditions is the annual community gathering to observe Independence Day. In the town of Oriental, all the churches unite for an outdoor community worship service, held as part of the annual Croaker Festival.
One of North Carolina’s great traditions is the annual community gathering to observe Independence Day. In the town of Oriental, all the churches unite for an outdoor community worship service, held as part of the annual Croaker Festival.
 
A friend recently posited the question, “If things are so good, why is everybody so mad?” At first, I chuckled, later realizing his premise made two assumptions worth pondering. The first is are things really so good? And is everyone mad?
A friend recently posited the question, “If things are so good, why is everybody so mad?” At first, I chuckled, later realizing his premise made two assumptions worth pondering. The first is are things really so good? And is everyone mad?
 
Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, but it's also a day when I'm reminded to think about those service members who are still with us.
Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, but it's also a day when I'm reminded to think about those service members who are still with us.
 
Whenever I write about my favorite mystery authors, I mention Louise Penny so when I heard she was going to speak in Hickory, NC in March, I immediately got tickets to see her.
Whenever I write about my favorite mystery authors, I mention Louise Penny so when I heard she was going to speak in Hickory, NC in March, I immediately got tickets to see her.
 
I'm a Billy Joel fan, and I saw him long ago with Elton John at the Omni in Atlanta. I got reacquainted with his music when I listened to the Billy Joel station on SiriusXM on a January trip to the mountains-both up and back.
I'm a Billy Joel fan, and I saw him long ago with Elton John at the Omni in Atlanta. I got reacquainted with his music when I listened to the Billy Joel station on SiriusXM on a January trip to the mountains-both up and back.
 
More specifically, what is it about boarding schools that makes them the setting for so many novels? Christopher Swann's "Shadow of the Lions" is set in a boarding school in the mountains of Virginia.
More specifically, what is it about boarding schools that makes them the setting for so many novels? Christopher Swann's "Shadow of the Lions" is set in a boarding school in the mountains of Virginia.
 
It's known far and wide that the Royal Mum is a huge reader, a word nerd, and a grammar geek. I think I've covered all the bases.
It's known far and wide that the Royal Mum is a huge reader, a word nerd, and a grammar geek. I think I've covered all the bases.
 
I have one general guideline for myself in writing my columns: refrain from expressing anger or writing anything controversial -- anything that might cause folks to get up in arms, or worse, angry with me.
I have one general guideline for myself in writing my columns: refrain from expressing anger or writing anything controversial -- anything that might cause folks to get up in arms, or worse, angry with me.
 
As did everyone else, I saw tons of articles in January about New Year's resolutions-how to make 'em and how to keep 'em.
As did everyone else, I saw tons of articles in January about New Year's resolutions-how to make 'em and how to keep 'em.
 
Within days of each other, two articles expressing the same sentiment caught my attention.
Within days of each other, two articles expressing the same sentiment caught my attention.
 
I must admit that when Sirius XM added their Christmas stations in early November, I began listening to them nonstop.
I must admit that when Sirius XM added their Christmas stations in early November, I began listening to them nonstop.
 
We bookaholics would say you can never have too many books, but I'm beginning to think I have too many on my TBR (to be read) list.
We bookaholics would say you can never have too many books, but I'm beginning to think I have too many on my TBR (to be read) list.
 
On Veteran's Day, we remember and honor our veterans, but how often do we think of their families? In particular, how often do we think about the families of those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice?
On Veteran's Day, we remember and honor our veterans, but how often do we think of their families? In particular, how often do we think about the families of those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice?
 
Though I'm partial to mystery series set in England, I also follow several set in the US.
Though I'm partial to mystery series set in England, I also follow several set in the US.
 
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