Thoughts

Fourth of July

As the Fourth of July nears, I have been thinking of what it means to me. As a child, the Fourth was about fire works and watermelons, cook-outs and fun. It wasn’t until I was in college that I learned more of what it cost our forefathers to declare our independence. Many of those who fought for our freedom never recouped their losses. They lost … Continue reading Fourth of July

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Book Review

The Dead Travel Fast by Deanna Raybourn

This Mira Historical Fiction was released in 2010 so many of you may have already read it. This is a slower paced novel with beautiful descriptions and poetic language. The history and fork lore are woven seamlessly together as to be difficult to know which thread to pull. This is not your typical vampire story, the intensity and discovery are intriguing until the end. The … Continue reading The Dead Travel Fast by Deanna Raybourn

Unknown's avatarSherri
Thoughts

Father’s Day

Raising six sons, five of whom are fathers gives a new meaning to father’s day. I look at our boys, grown into strong, beautiful men and I know that I am blessed. My husband became a father to my two sons, as we joined our families into one. Together we had another son and he became the one that linked us all together. Father’s Day … Continue reading Father’s Day

Unknown's avatarSherri