Image credit: Image byPeter KraayvangerfromPixabayWith Thanksgiving out of the way, it's time to look toward the next set of holidays. And with those holidays come something pretty wonderful—Christmas markets. Oddly enough, I can't recall the last time I went to one. Street fairs—been there, done that. I've even hawked my books there. But a Christmas market seems more … [Read more...] about Tis the Season for Christmas Markets
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Thanksgiving — the day after
It's the day after Thanksgiving, and while you might be recovering from a food coma, let’s take a moment to reflect on some fascinating facts about this beloved holiday. Here are some fun tidbits to keep the festive spirit alive!Plot Twist: The First Thanksgiving Was a Sausage Fest (Literally!)Picture this: It's 1621, and you're at the ultimate harvest festival that … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving — the day after
Mystery and Turkey Leftovers
Thanks to everyone who joined in for last week's mystery about Uncle Rupert. There was some great sleuthing going on, and that means there were some very plausible solutions. Let's begin with the weapon that was in the puzzle but not the story. Indeed, it was a gun. And, by the way, there was a candlestick missing, so kudos to those of you who noticed that. And now, the clues. … [Read more...] about Mystery and Turkey Leftovers
Uncle Rupert and the Carving Knife Clue
A Thanksgiving dinner. A family secret. A deadly betrayal.Uncle Rupert never made it to dessert.Someone at the Whitman family table wanted him dead—but the carving knife everyone's staring at? That's not what killed him.Think you can solve this Thanksgiving mystery before next week's reveal? Grab your detective hat and dive into "The Carving Knife Clue." Complete … [Read more...] about Uncle Rupert and the Carving Knife Clue
A Mini-Mystery and Jigsaw Puzzle!
The holidays are approaching fast, and this week I'm serving up something deliciously different - a mini-mystery paired with a jigsaw puzzle. This combination delivers everything you crave: savory food descriptions, tangled family drama, dashes of humor, and naturally... murder. Because what's Thanksgiving without a little homicide?Last week's shipwreck puzzle clearly … [Read more...] about A Mini-Mystery and Jigsaw Puzzle!