Category Archives: Devil Cat and Other Colorful Animals I Have Known

#215–To Sir with love . . .

Posted on February 16, 2018 by crossingsauthor

  This blog post proves the old adage, “Dogs have masters, cats have staff!” Sir Groucho is an indoor cat with a well-trained staff of one—me. I’ve listed several examples that will leave no doubt. These blinds have specific settings … Continue reading →

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#211–Simple solutions . . .

Posted on August 11, 2017 by crossingsauthor

  NEW CAR When I had my new car only a week, I heard such loud noises coming from it, I was convinced it had a major problem. It had been a very hot day over in the valley, so … Continue reading →

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#206–Making it through the winter . . .

Posted on February 6, 2017 by crossingsauthor

  Since my name’s not John Grisham, I need to be out there selling my books to get back the cost of publishing/printing my latest book, Devil Cat, the books I bought from the publisher to sell for Around Florence, … Continue reading →

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#201–Frustrations & Giving Thanks . . .

Posted on November 24, 2016 by crossingsauthor

  It is Thanksgiving Day as I sit here writing, and like many others, I’m thinking of what I’m thankful for. I’m also aware of some of the frustrations in my life this year. So this Thanksgiving, I’ll do a … Continue reading →

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#184–Wearing more than one hat . . .

Posted on September 13, 2015 by crossingsauthor

  The piles of stuff on my dining room table are my gauge of how busy I am. And it’s full. This time of year is busy, busy because of the Florence Festival of Books (FFOB) coming up in two … Continue reading →

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#183–Finding your niche . . .

Posted on August 19, 2015 by crossingsauthor

All writers know their genre, but not all writers know if their writing fits a specific niche. If your writing does, then you can market to that niche. My bridge books fit into historic and also Oregon Coast niches, as … Continue reading →

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#181–Judy & the hordes of tourists . . .

Posted on July 20, 2015 by crossingsauthor

I know! I know! What did I expect in July when it’s sizzling in the valley! Even so, I haven’t been in such crowds since I was at the newly reopened Sistine Chapel in Rome. Every place wasn’t that crowded, but … Continue reading →

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#180–Yachats Farmers Market revisited . . .

Posted on July 8, 2015 by crossingsauthor

There were fresh carrots, greens, rhubarb, blueberries, and many more fruits and veggies marvelously displayed at booths spread throughout the market. There were several booths of jams and jellies, one of smoked cheeses, one of fudge, and a popular one … Continue reading →

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#174–Life lessons learned . . .

Posted on April 1, 2015 by crossingsauthor

I received a lot of praise during the past few months while I was going through chemo for having such a positive attitude and keeping my sense of humor. Well, I’d like to respond to that. I’ve always seen the … Continue reading →

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#172–Limbo-land, slumber-land & off to the printer . . .

Posted on February 24, 2015 by crossingsauthor

Since October 23, I’ve been on a repetitive three-week schedule where this week should be chemo week. But since I finished my six scheduled cycles, I’m not starting a new one this week. I’m very pleased about that! But before … Continue reading →

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