In Pride and Prejudice Elizabeth Bennet spent a few nights at Netherfield Park so she could nurse her ill sister, Jane. The first evening, after Jane had finally fallen asleep, Elizabeth ventured downstairs to join Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, his … Continue reading
Yesterday I went to the dentist, which was pretty exciting when you consider it’s the only planned outing I’ve had during the entire month of August. With the exception of a couple of visits with my son and grand-dog, weekly … Continue reading
I always love finding images that help me visualize life during the Regency Era. Recently I came across some of those kinds of images, and I thought I’d share them with you. The artist is Graham Hyde, who was popular … Continue reading
In a Regency era story I’ve been working on, my hero is a sporting man. Whatever the sport, he loves it: Fencing, boxing, fishing, shooting—they’re all on my hero’s list of favorite things to do. While researching different sports that … Continue reading
I’m spending a lot of time outdoors this summer, working in my yard and watering plants to protect them from the hot summer sun. Let’s face it, gardening can be hot, dirty work, so my gardening attire usually consists of … Continue reading
In my book Mary and the Captain, Charles Bingley’s younger brother Robert rescued a young boy named Daniel from a difficult situation. Robert took Daniel to Netherfield, and had to find a way to keep young Daniel busy during the … Continue reading
Today I’d like to share with you an account I found of a 1798 billiard game that went horribly wrong. This was a case that attracted a lot of attention at the time. The parties were: Mr. Pitter, “a German” … Continue reading
Today is Bike to Work Day in Colorado. In honor of the day, I’m re-reading Frederica by Georgette Heyer. Why re-read Frederica? Reason Number One: It’s a darn good book. I love to read stories in which one or more of … Continue reading
I love to ride roller coasters. The hair-raising speed, the sudden drops you feel in the pit of your stomach, the hair-pin turns—they all combine to make for one thrilling ride. If roller coasters are a little too intense for … Continue reading
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