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I Choose Writing over Crafting and Decorating Almost Every Time
I choose writing over crafting and decorating almost every time. Except for when my grandkids request a crafternoon or remind me that __________________________ (fill in the upcoming holiday here) is coming and we need to decorate. Then off I go to Hobby Lobby or...
DIY Sausage, Dachshunds, Head Healing, and Chocolate Cake
DIY sausage, dachshunds, head healing, and chocolate cake. What in the world are they doing in the same title? Perhaps nothing in your world, but they've been main events in the Philo family's world since Hiram and I returned from vacation a couple weeks ago. Upon...
I’m Homesick for South Dakota
I'm homesick for South Dakota. Had our last visit been a while ago, the feeling would be understandable. But we just got home 3 days ago, so the homesickness is puzzling. The best explanation is how absolutely perfect our trip was (a week in Spearfish and a week on...
The 2025 South Dakota Festival of Books Will See Jane!
The 2025 South Dakota Festival of Books will be seeing Jane and me this September in Spearfish. Word came in late May that my workshop proposal was accepted, and I couldn't be more pleased. Here are a few reasons why: Our son was born at the Spearfish hospital in May...
Jane Is Going Non-Linear for Now. And Yup, It’s Complicated
Jane is going non-linear for now. And yup, it's complicated. So complicated that the linear lady behind Jane and her hijinks has yet to add recent changes to the wall calendar that usually makes her heart go pitter pat. Jane is going rogue for several reasons. The...
Kookie Brittle’s an Eggless Winner among Kids and Adults
Kookie Brittle's an eggless winner among kids and adults at this house for a several good reasons. (Before I run through the reasons, you should know that this post contains Amazon Affiliate links. They don't make your costs go up, but Amazon shares a small percentage...