I attended a mushroom class at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens in Fort Bragg, California, on Saturday. There was a volunteer group there with animals from the Mendocino Coast Humane Society, a no-kill shelter. The pictures show Pedro in the … Continue reading →
This is a plate of mushrooms from the class I took in Mendocino while doing research for my fourth book. As you can see, there are a lot of different types. These were used in the recipes that were made. … Continue reading →
I was at a high school holiday boutique sale with my books today. This sweet senior lady braved the rain to come for a visit.
Continue reading →Here’s another Mendocino, California, morning which is what my town of Redwood Cove in my mystery series is based on. The fog has receded from the village, but it’s still lingering in the mountains. On the left side of the … Continue reading →
Ellie saw a ground squirrel while walking with my husband. As you can see from the picture, she was quite excited!
Continue reading →Mendocino, California, is the town Redwood Cove in my mystery series is based on. I was there recently doing research for my current book. Here’s a picture taken in the morning as the fog is beginning to lift.
Continue reading →We celebrated Ellie’s adoption day today by giving her a vanilla ice cream cone. She’s been with us for three years. Ellie’s a boxer/coonhound mix and VERY sweet. She’s the first dog I’ve ever seen that can make her tail … Continue reading →
I learned a lot about mushrooms while I was in Mendocino doing research. The class I took had to do with finding mushrooms, cleaning them, cooking them, and the best part–EATING them! I came back with a number of recipes … Continue reading →
Bliss. Pure bliss. I have my hedgehog. I’m on my sister’s big bed. My paws are on the heater vent. Life is good!
Continue reading →I went to Mendocino to attend some Mushroom Festival activities this weekend to gather information for book four. It’s currently called MURDER AT THE MUSHROOM FESTIVAL. I had an opportunity to do a presentation at the Fort Bragg Library. It … Continue reading →