Architecture filled with symbolismLike so many things in Hawaii, the architecture of the state capitol includes a great deal of symbolism. These columns, of which there are eight fronting each entrance of the building, were designed to resemble royal palms. To take the symbolism further, the eight columns represent the eight main islands. Those islands are Hawaii (Big … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Hawaii State Capitol columns represent royal palms
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Guest post for Fog Bows, Fraud, and Aphrodite by Charlotte Stuart
Fog Bows & AphroditeI’ve been told that my titles for the Macavity & Me Mysteries are too long. But I like to think of them as teasers for the storyline. In Who Me? Fog Bows, Fraud and Aphrodite, the reference to “fraud” probably doesn’t require explanation, but readers may wonder what fog bows or Aphrodite have to do with a murder in a marina.A fog bow is a … [Read more...] about Guest post for Fog Bows, Fraud, and Aphrodite by Charlotte Stuart
Behind the story of A Glimmer of a Clue by Daryl Wood Gerber
Daryl Wood Gerber is the award-winning and bestselling author of the Cookbook Nook Mysteries, the Fairy Garden Mysteries, and the French Bistro Mysteries. As Avery Aames, she pens the popular Cheese Shop Mysteries. In addition, Daryl writes the Aspen Adams novels of suspense as well as stand-alone suspense. Daryl loves to cook, fairy garden, and read, and she has a frisky … [Read more...] about Behind the story of A Glimmer of a Clue by Daryl Wood Gerber
Friday Fotos – reflecting pools at Hawaii State Capitol
Reflecting pools at Hawaii State CapitolOf course, if there’s water and it’s moving, I’m hooked. I must have snapped a dozen photos in this spot, experimenting with different settings on my camera. In the end, I chose this one to share. It's hard to believe Hawaii's Capitol is now more than fifty years old! The reflecting pools around the capitol are intended to symbolize … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – reflecting pools at Hawaii State Capitol
Guest post for Raiders of the Campsite by Jodi Linton
A Vacation to New MexicoIt’s crazy to think that five years has passed since I first visited New Mexico. Our family’s first trip to the state they call the Land of Enchantment happened to be the first time we had the chance to take our kids out of state on a vacation. Before that summer, we’d only traveled an hour south of our hometown and spent the day at zoos or … [Read more...] about Guest post for Raiders of the Campsite by Jodi Linton