I’ve noticed more and more artists are painting utility boxes. I saw these while going to the dry cleaners. Unusual birds.
Funny Weird Birds
Posted by in & Crafts, amusing & appealing, art work Author: howlingwithwolves2
I have a passion for writing, love to read a good book, and enjoy the beauty of nature. I'm also a retired nurse and author.
Posted by in & Crafts, amusing & appealing, art work Moses Lake
Posted by in Earth's wonders, Fabulous Photos, Travels I traveled to Spokane for my nephew’s wedding and stopped in Moses Lake at the rest area. The water was beautiful there, but that was before the fire happened in Spokane. The air is smokey over there now.
Midsummer Faire in Snohomish, WA
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Fabulous Photos, Travels Although it was 90 degrees and dusty, the faire was new here and huge. Check out some of the costumes.
Tangle with Fire
Posted by in amusing & appealing, art work I have great news. My fantasy novel, Tangle with Fire is coming out soon. I received the design for the cover and love it. Tangle with Fire is an engrossing coming-of-age tale following the journey of fifteen-year-old mischievous Aidan, who after witnessing his father’s murder and the awakening of his magical abilities, has to protect…Read more »
Legendary Gettysburg
Posted by in Uncategorized On my vacation to Maryland, I realized I wasn’t far from Gettysburg, and decided to visit the area since I like history. The area spreads out for the different battlefields. There is also a visitor’s center that hosts pictures and a museum. When I ventured through the cemetery, I was amazed at the thousands of…Read more »
Civil War Medicine
Posted by in Uncategorized The American Civil War was a turning point in the history of medicine. Many of the advancements made during the war influenced modern medical practices. Those ideas are still relevant today such as a structured ambulance, on-site response team, and a hospital system. At the beginning of the war, there wasn’t a system to transport…Read more »
Augustine and his Assignment from the Pope
Posted by in history, Just A Thought, legends In the year 596, Pope Gregory sent Augustine to England from Rome to spread the word of Christianity. The Romans no longer ruled Europe and much of the north was run over with robbers and barbarians. Augustine and his monks landed in Kent, England. They feared what the pagan king might do to them. But…Read more »
Valentine’s Day
Posted by in amusing & appealing, history, Just A Thought Many consider Valentine’s Day a tribute to love, while others think of the massacre. But did you know there was a St. Valentine? He’s the patron of lovers, but who was he really? In the third century there was a priest named Valentine who lived in Rome. He was put in prison because he helped…Read more »
Best Fudgey Chocolate Cake
I made this for my daughter’s birthday, and it was delicious. Here is the recipe: 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 and 3/4 cup of flour, 1 tsp. salt, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 and 1/2 tsp. baking powder, and 1 and 1/2 tsp. baking soda. Blend together. Add 2 eggs, 2…Read more »
Winter Coats
Posted by in amusing & appealing Luke showing off his winter coat. And here’s…Joey!
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