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Orange juice is a great thing to add to black tea, it not only adds flavor and sweetness it enhances the flavors well if you add ginger and other spices. Of course fresh orange does the same, but the juice can be concentrated. On a cold night, add spiced rum.

I live on a farm with a donkey in the fields and a whole lot of cows and calf’s. This morning the donkey, for a reason known only to the donkey, decided to roll in the grass and fell asleep. A curious calf came along… licked the donkey’s belly. The poor thing jumped up onto…

Life and experiences are fodder for books. You know the expression, “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger?” Among writers it should say if it kills you, your friends will use it in their next novel, if it doesn’t you have first dibs, but act quickly. Writers use expressions, the ones they hear, the ones…

It is amazing how all at once leaves start to fall and the air takes on  the crisp feel of autumn. Happy fall everyone!

The art on the website is done exclusively by Athena. She has done a wonderful job capturing the images in my mind and getting them into a visual platform that can be viewed by the world. If you are curious about what a cattle looks like or a puton, go to the glossary. She has…

I have some of the best friends and family members, who are so very supportive and patient. Most people who know me have always known I was a writer. Many of them have heard about my books, my characters, even certain scenes. I spoke with a good friend last night and all she could say…

We experienced our first frost of the season last night. As things happen, we managed to get the air conditioners out of the windows last evening. It was interesting watching the birds peck at the frozen bird bath this morning, but the sun seems to have melted most of it already. This is such an…

My books are filled with food ideas, but here is one that would never make it to NewEarth. Portobello mushrooms, shredded fake crab meat, mazerella cheese and a little parmesan and butter, margarine, or oil. Mix it all together and stuff in mushroom cap along with chopped stem. Bake at 400 until golden brown.  

The spookfest of Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Not only can you dress up, but candy is involved. From candy corn to mini candy bars, I love those sugary snacks. If I can find a way to create a holiday with my favorite features, I may include that on NewEarth. As of now…

Now anyone who knows me is aware that I read. I am seldom found without a book stashed in my bag or in my hand. I read fiction and non-fiction, classics and popular fiction. I read romance, science-fiction, fantasy, contemporary and pretty much anything. I read the news, I seldom watch it. I read for…