On the spur of the moment, Mrs. M decided to create a desk calendar for 2024. I had no idea how they would turn out or how big they would be. They arrived today and they are the cutest things I’ve ever seen. Way better than a wall calendar. These sit...

Check out the other What Am I games >> It’s been hard finding what am I photos that are not too hard and not too easy. I remember What Am I #1 and hardly anyone got it (the jellyfish that Jenny Grant would recognize right away). Then one month...

Well, dear readers, I think it’s time we cooked up another baby for Andi and Riley. Jessica (the real Andi) has passed us by with brand-new baby Quinton, born August 27, 2023. He’s a keeper! She is now the happy momma of four boys! She homeschools, a...

This post first appeared on Andi’s old blog 11 years ago, in 2012. More Blast from the Past Posts >> I almost got caned once, but Chad stepped in and rescued me just in time (it happened during the events of Dangerous Decision). It’s bad enough...

More Just for Fun Posts >> This fifth alphabet game highlights a request from some of you to feature RILEY PRESCOTT. Andi’s childhood friend (Circle C Beginnings), returning as a wrangler (The Last Ride), and finally Andi’s husband. I originall...

Mrs. M has been reunited with her “babies,” Taffy and Dakota. Eeks! They have grown so much, but they did remember me. And now that I have been on Painted Acres Ranch for almost two weeks, it’s like I never left them. When I let them out to find thei...

Listen to this 20-minute short story right here or go to the Audio Short Stories >> where you can find all of the stories I’ve recorded so far. Enjoy! History of an 1800s Bicycle Here’s a fun Bicycle Timeline! Early 1800s: Bicycles started off...

Ready . . . set . . . go! The fall 2023 writing contest is a go! Everything you need to know about the writing prompts, the prizes, the age categories, and the deadline can be found by clicking the turquoise link. Can’t wait to see your stories! Happ...

Check out the other What Am I games >> Congratulations, Charity C. You were entry #68 out of 111 correct responses (117 entries). The mystery image is a . . . PINE CONE Charity has 48 hours to claim her prize. After that, I will randomly choose...

If anyone remembers the short story, “Where the Trees Meet the Bay>>” I decided to do A Peek Behind the Curtain and let you see a real Puget Sound kelp whip. Here is Tacoma, WA, during the setting of this short story, when Andi visits Jenny in...