It seems strange that not so long ago, this photo of Halema‘uma‘u taken from the visitor center at Hawaii Volcanos National Park was the way it had looked for a very long time. Now, the view at Kilauea summit is very different. This photo comes from the National Park Service website. And just so you know, the park has reopened! <h3>More from the Hawaii … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Kilauea summit view as it once was
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A Flapper’s Fashionable Accessories to Murder by Sara Rosett
One of my favorite parts of writing Murder at Archly Manor was researching the 1920s, especially the fashions—the cloche hats, bobbed hair, and the short hemlines. Like every viewer of Downton Abbey, I knew the well-dressed lady didn’t leave home without her hat and gloves. I also learned about some fun accessories that I didn’t even know existed, but they were absolute … [Read more...] about A Flapper’s Fashionable Accessories to Murder by Sara Rosett
Totally adorable at the Australian Walkabout at San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park
Isn't this little guy adorable? He's part of the Australian Walkabout at the San Diego Zoo's Safari Park. We finally made it there and this is a very well done exhibit.[grid content="post" grid_title="More Destinations" number="6" categories="161" order_by="rand" align_text="center" image_location="bg" slider="true"]Click here to view more from my Destinations photos … [Read more...] about Totally adorable at the Australian Walkabout at San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park
Behind the story of The Spirit in Question by Cynthia Kuhn
Cynthia Kuhn's work has appeared in McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, Literary Mama, Copper Nickel, Prick of the Spindle, Mama PhD and other publications. She teaches English at Metropolitan State University of Denver and serves as president of Sisters in Crime-Colorado. The Spirit in Question is Cynthia's third Lila Maclean academic mystery. At the heart of The Spirit in … [Read more...] about Behind the story of The Spirit in Question by Cynthia Kuhn
Photo post – Bressi Ranch lights at night
This photo of Bressi Ranch lights at night shows the unpredictability of long exposure photography. You never know when a car will be coming or going, or how many there might be. This photo was taken in "downtown" Bressi Ranch. I had to wait, but eventually I got lucky and three cars came through at once. I just love the way the cars disappear, but their light trails are … [Read more...] about Photo post – Bressi Ranch lights at night