A thunderstorm, a picnic, and some unexpected guests! “You call that a picnic? How can you call that a picnic? That is hardly sufficient to be called a picnic.” Mama paced back and forth through the yellow parlor, hands flailing, voice near a shriek. Afternoon sun peeked through the window, leaving the room just the …
The Vicar of Kympton–excerpt #2 Darcy slowly descending the grand stairs, steeling himself for those inevitably awkward moments in the drawing room when everyone was standing about stupidly waiting for something to begin. The situation inevitably begged for some conversation, but not a great deal, just enough to fill the empty space. Even so, he …
What’s not to love about picnics?! Typically, there are friends or family in attendance, baskets packed with delicious food, the beautiful outdoors (hopefully, Mother Nature is behaving herself!), and lots of fun to be had. 😎 Several years back, I wrote a whimsical short story about Emma Woodhouse, Mr. Knightley, and a fairy named Sylvia…who …
Origin of picnics The concept of a picnic has been existence for a very long time. (Of course, one could argue that eating outdoors was the very first way to eat, but let’s not go back quite that far.) Food historians suggest that the modern concept of the picnic evolved from traditional moveable outdoor feasts. …
This month, we are discussing Summer picnics and travels. Are you going anywhere fun? Do you have any favorite summer treats on the menu? Our family loves to camp. This summer, we are determined to get out as many times as possible, and we have already made it out for two separate weekend trips. That’s …
Picnics! What a fun theme! Only one problem; I didn’t have a single picnic scene in any of my books to share… so I wrote one for the Northanger Abbey sequel I have underway (working title: Murder at Northanger Abbey). It fit nicely into the first chapter where I’m giving a snap shot of Catherine …
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