A whale of a time at Bishop MuseumThe skeleton of an adult sperm whale has hung in the exhibit hall at Bishop Museum since it was purchased from Ward's Natural Science Establishment in 1901. The museum originally paid $2,500 for this specimen. The whale is more than fifty-five feet long and the eighteen-foot head weighs about 3,000 pounds. This photo shows the right side, … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — a whale of a time at Bishop Museum
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Friday Fotos — Byodo-In Temple lagoons are lush and serene
Byodo-In Temple lagoonI was in awe wandering around the Byodo-In Temple lagoon. Hawai‘i is a special place to me, but the serenity filled the air in this beautiful place. Black swans and ducks float around the lagoons. Birds are everywhere. And there's a sense of calm wherever you walk. This lovely lagoon, especially, was one where I simply wanted to spend as much time as … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Byodo-In Temple lagoons are lush and serene
Behind the story of Knot What You Think with Mary Marks
Mary Marks is an award-winning quilter and author. She’s created over one hundred quilts and has just released her fifth book in the Martha Rose Quilting series, Knot What You Think. With a love for quilting and writing, what could be a better combination than creating quilts and murder on the page? A late start “I spent the first years of my retirement from an administrative … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Knot What You Think with Mary Marks
July Double Trouble Contest
The July Double Trouble Contest is over. Thanks for stopping by. Please come back next month. Get notified of the next contest via email by joining The Snitch newsletter list.How to enter the July 2017 Double Trouble ContestClick on the book covers above to visit the interview post for each author. Find the "Double Trouble Entry Code" in the post, and return here to … [Read more...] about July Double Trouble Contest
Behind the story of Addressed to Kill with Jean Flowers
Addressed To Kill is the third book in Jean Flowers’ Postmistress series. Jean Flowers is the pseudonym of Camille Minichino, who must always be a bit confused about her identity because she also writes as Margaret Grace and Ada Madison. For any writer, four pen names is a lot to manage. Way back when I met Minichino while I was living in the Bay Area more than twenty years … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Addressed to Kill with Jean Flowers