Monthly Archives: May 2016

Announcing: Amanda at Bat

Posted on May 31, 2016 by lisakwinkler

If you follow me on Facebook, you may already know the news. Amanda at Bat made her debut this week. It’s a picture book about a little girl, born in December, on the short side, whose last name is at … Continue reading →

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Laundry: To Fold or Not?

Posted on May 22, 2016 by lisakwinkler

“Fold the laundry,” was a familiar mantra of my mother’s when we’d come home from school and there would be a few chores we did before starting homework or eating dinner. And one of us four did it; another put … Continue reading →

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Stephen King’s 11/22/63

Posted on May 13, 2016 by lisakwinkler

When I tell people I’m reading a Stephen King novel, many are surprised. Really? Isn’t he all horror? The skeptics ask. Not all his books. And over the years, I’ve managed to read quite a few that capture the imagination, … Continue reading →

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The Bear, My Birthday & Facebook

Posted on May 6, 2016 by lisakwinkler

Between the bear earlier this week and my birthday yesterday, I experienced my own little bit of Facebook fame, garnering more likes, comments and reactions than I’ve ever had.   I’m not too embarrassed to admit that I enjoyed the attention … Continue reading →

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Lions and Tigers and Bears… Oh My!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by lisakwinkler

I was peacefully reading the newspaper, drinking my coffee this morning when a dark shadow appeared across the page. Looking outside the doors leading to the patio, I saw a small black bear in the garden. My first reaction was … Continue reading →

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