Even though I don’t celebrate Christmas, I see it as a celebration of the holiday spirit, whether you celebrate Christmas or another holiday or don’t celebrate at all (and that’s OK too!). Wishing all of you and yours a happy, safe, and peaceful holiday season. Photo Credit: Happy Christmas, painted by Johansen … Continue reading Happy Holidays!!!
Month: December 2018
An Individual: Gladys Cooper
***This post is part of What a Character! Blogathon 2018, hosted by the Once Upon a Screen…, the Paula’s Cinema Club, and the Outspoken and Freckled blogs. *** ***Some spoilers*** “‘Retire? Whatever for?… Who cares how old I am? Who cares how long it was since I first played Peter Pan?’” (Gladys Cooper, as quoted in … Continue reading An Individual: Gladys Cooper
Benicia, California, “City of the Straights”
Photo Credit: A photo of the Benicia pier with the dilapidated boat house and boat. Photo taken by me :-). “‘Benicia, the memorable ‘city of the Straits’…” (as quoted in Thompson, par. 9) Back when I first conceived my historical mystery series, The Paper Chase Mysteries, I knew location would be an important factor. One … Continue reading Benicia, California, “City of the Straights”