Nov 11, 2024 | A Day In My Life
People like to ask me, “Holly, what was it like growing up on a Christmas tree farm?” My answer has always been, and will always be, “magical.” I can’t help it, it’s just true. I love Christmas and everything about it, from my mom’s homemade cookies, cakes, and...
Nov 8, 2024 | A Day In My Life
Someone once told me that having two dogs was easier than having one. Not when one of those dogs is intent on world domination. Max, a Weimaraner, plans to take over the planet, but his short-term schemes include taking control of the pantry and revamping the biscuit...
Nov 7, 2024 | A Day In My Life
There’s no place better than the Berkshires in springtime. My name is Maggie Walker, and I’ve just moved back to my hometown of Marlowe, Massachusetts. It’s been a heck of a year, and I’m ready to watch the world come back to life after a long, cold winter. When my...
Nov 6, 2024 | A Day In My Life
Hi, I’m Mia Reid, also known as Professor Reid or Dr. Reid. I don’t care for titles and my students who join me on digs call me Mia. It’s Monday evening and I’m on a flight out of Toronto Pearson Airport heading for Scotland. I’m meeting my good friend and colleague,...
Nov 4, 2024 | A Day In My Life
Hello again. Claire Conover here. I am so excited to be back at Dru’s Book Musings. I’ve been here before, but it has been several years, I think. I’m excited to update everyone on everything. I am still a child welfare social worker for the Jefferson County...
Nov 1, 2024 | A Day In My Life
June 1944 A year ago, I had never even heard of dengue fever. Be that as it may, I’m back in my dim, thatched-roof Secret File Registry as the fan rustles through stained, crumpled agent reports, decrypts, and cables that piled up during my hospital stay. I recoil....