Monthly Archives: August 2011
Hi! Our family in Virginia was the next stop for Thing 1 and Thing 2, travelers extraordinaire, as they continue their adventures. As you may already know, Leanne Shirtliffe (also known as “Ironic Mom” and designated guardian of Thing 1 and Thing 2), decided to send the blue-haired duo on a world-wide tour, with visits to…
Today we have the second in a two-part guest post by Holmes, who blogs with Piper Bayard over at Author Piper Bayard‘s site. Holmes’ specialties are history, crime, war, and international intrigue. Here he finishes his account of real-life detective Jelly Bryce, a crack marksman who found his skills were very much needed in the 1920s…
Today begins a two-part guest post by Holmes, who blogs with Piper Bayard over at Author Piper Bayard‘s site. His specialties are history, crime, war, and international intrigue. Here he talks about real life detective Jelly Bryce, a crack marksman who found his skills were very much needed in the 1920s and 30s gangster era. Enjoy!…
Yay! It’s Watercooler Wednesday, where the posts are loosely based around a top-ten theme, something to spark the imagination and get that community “water-cooler” feeling going. We all need help getting over hump-day, after all. In between vacations, home repairs, and out-of-town guests, careful thought (sort of) has gone into what topic to…