Happy Birthday Agatha Christie

When I was in college someone passed on their used Agatha Christie collection to me. Mostly I felt a little indignant when I read the first one. Not because someone had given me used books. (You should know me better than that.) But because I hadn’t been introduced...

Mystery on the Menu

(All images used are either mine or public domain. There’s an unspoken rule about book covers…publishers and authors alike love to have their books promoted as much as possible. So while the artwork is copyrighted, it’s also generally considered fair...

Number One Fan

I don’t have much experience interacting with famous people. The few times it’s happened I feel like Chris Farley interviewing Paul McCartney. Chris Farley: Remember when you were with the Beatles? Paul McCartney (laughing): Sure. Sure. Chris Farley: That was...

Reading: Creating Opportunities for Magic

The doorbell rings right after breakfast in the summertime. Four pairs of pounding feet rush for the door, trying to be the first to turn the knob. I don’t even bother checking the door. It’s not for me. Our neighbor has come down to play. The other day...
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