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Ski season is underway in the colder, snowier portions of the USA. Have you tried downhill at a resort? Or cross-country on a trail?
In the small-town romance, STARR TREE FARM, Laura experiments on snow shoes. The farm dogs go barefoot. Check book details at the link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
In the small-town romance, STARR TREE FARM, Laura experiments on snow shoes. The farm dogs go barefoot. Check book details at the link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
January 9, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Ski season is underway in the colder, snowier portions of the USA. Have you tried downhill at a resort? Or cross-country on a trail?
In the small-town romance, STARR TREE FARM, Laura experiments on snow shoes. The farm dogs go barefoot. Check book details at the link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
In the small-town romance, STARR TREE FARM, Laura experiments on snow shoes. The farm dogs go barefoot. Check book details at the link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
Traffic control? From St. Paul to St. Louis locks and dams on the Mississippi River keep the river level suitable for commerce.
Fictional Crystal Springs, WI is not a river town -- it's a short drive away. Check out STARR TREE FARM, a winter romance with a touch of suspense. Link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
Fictional Crystal Springs, WI is not a river town -- it's a short drive away. Check out STARR TREE FARM, a winter romance with a touch of suspense. Link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
January 8, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Traffic control? From St. Paul to St. Louis locks and dams on the Mississippi River keep the river level suitable for commerce.
Fictional Crystal Springs, WI is not a river town -- it's a short drive away. Check out STARR TREE FARM, a winter romance with a touch of suspense. Link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
Fictional Crystal Springs, WI is not a river town -- it's a short drive away. Check out STARR TREE FARM, a winter romance with a touch of suspense. Link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
3...2...1...Happy New Year!
Do I have the date confused? Actually, this is the beginning of STARR TREE FARM, a small-town romance with a touch of suspense. Join Laura and Brad from church basement party to an arson attempt on the farm. Book link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
Do I have the date confused? Actually, this is the beginning of STARR TREE FARM, a small-town romance with a touch of suspense. Join Laura and Brad from church basement party to an arson attempt on the farm. Book link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
January 7, 2026 at 1:17 PM
3...2...1...Happy New Year!
Do I have the date confused? Actually, this is the beginning of STARR TREE FARM, a small-town romance with a touch of suspense. Join Laura and Brad from church basement party to an arson attempt on the farm. Book link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
Do I have the date confused? Actually, this is the beginning of STARR TREE FARM, a small-town romance with a touch of suspense. Join Laura and Brad from church basement party to an arson attempt on the farm. Book link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
These winter visitors have not decorated our homes this winter -- yet!
Conditions are more favorable in the sweet romance, STARR TREE FARM. This small-town story is set in Wisconsin during January. Plenty of cold and snow - plus a touch of suspense. Check details at the link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
Conditions are more favorable in the sweet romance, STARR TREE FARM. This small-town story is set in Wisconsin during January. Plenty of cold and snow - plus a touch of suspense. Check details at the link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
January 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM
These winter visitors have not decorated our homes this winter -- yet!
Conditions are more favorable in the sweet romance, STARR TREE FARM. This small-town story is set in Wisconsin during January. Plenty of cold and snow - plus a touch of suspense. Check details at the link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
Conditions are more favorable in the sweet romance, STARR TREE FARM. This small-town story is set in Wisconsin during January. Plenty of cold and snow - plus a touch of suspense. Check details at the link: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
First full moon of 2026 greeted me yesterday morning.
Moon watching and star gazing goes better away from city lights. Fictional Crystal Springs, WI - out of the village - is an ideal place. Check out, STARR TREE FARM, a sweet romance at the link: amzn.to/2QVhe11
Moon watching and star gazing goes better away from city lights. Fictional Crystal Springs, WI - out of the village - is an ideal place. Check out, STARR TREE FARM, a sweet romance at the link: amzn.to/2QVhe11
January 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
First full moon of 2026 greeted me yesterday morning.
Moon watching and star gazing goes better away from city lights. Fictional Crystal Springs, WI - out of the village - is an ideal place. Check out, STARR TREE FARM, a sweet romance at the link: amzn.to/2QVhe11
Moon watching and star gazing goes better away from city lights. Fictional Crystal Springs, WI - out of the village - is an ideal place. Check out, STARR TREE FARM, a sweet romance at the link: amzn.to/2QVhe11
Is the party over? Does regular work resume today?
The sweet romance, STARR TREE FARM, begins with a new year. On Jan 2, Laura is actively looking for a place to set up her office products and book store. Check the link for more info: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
The sweet romance, STARR TREE FARM, begins with a new year. On Jan 2, Laura is actively looking for a place to set up her office products and book store. Check the link for more info: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
January 2, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Is the party over? Does regular work resume today?
The sweet romance, STARR TREE FARM, begins with a new year. On Jan 2, Laura is actively looking for a place to set up her office products and book store. Check the link for more info: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
The sweet romance, STARR TREE FARM, begins with a new year. On Jan 2, Laura is actively looking for a place to set up her office products and book store. Check the link for more info: amzn.to/2zqIQEw
Ready or not, the year changes at midnight.
I need a rest- 2025 was rough - can we get some time to sit before we tackle a new year?
Start 2026 with an optimistic read -- STITCHING A DREAM. This historical romance will take you to fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois, in 1851. Book link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
I need a rest- 2025 was rough - can we get some time to sit before we tackle a new year?
Start 2026 with an optimistic read -- STITCHING A DREAM. This historical romance will take you to fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois, in 1851. Book link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
December 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Ready or not, the year changes at midnight.
I need a rest- 2025 was rough - can we get some time to sit before we tackle a new year?
Start 2026 with an optimistic read -- STITCHING A DREAM. This historical romance will take you to fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois, in 1851. Book link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
I need a rest- 2025 was rough - can we get some time to sit before we tackle a new year?
Start 2026 with an optimistic read -- STITCHING A DREAM. This historical romance will take you to fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois, in 1851. Book link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Early in December the full moon greeted me in the morning. Back soon-- check the sky.
Moonlight or lantern? Characters in the sweet historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, kept track of the moon cycle. Many tasks, including splitting stove wood, were best done in daylight. Link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Moonlight or lantern? Characters in the sweet historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, kept track of the moon cycle. Many tasks, including splitting stove wood, were best done in daylight. Link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
December 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Early in December the full moon greeted me in the morning. Back soon-- check the sky.
Moonlight or lantern? Characters in the sweet historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, kept track of the moon cycle. Many tasks, including splitting stove wood, were best done in daylight. Link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Moonlight or lantern? Characters in the sweet historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, kept track of the moon cycle. Many tasks, including splitting stove wood, were best done in daylight. Link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Photo to accompany previous post. An 1850's church.
December 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Photo to accompany previous post. An 1850's church.
Simple lines and wise use of space in this 1850's church.
Polly, the seamstress in the historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, worshiped in English. Her Elm Ridge, Illinois, neighbor felt more comfortable praying in Deutsch. Check book details at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Polly, the seamstress in the historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, worshiped in English. Her Elm Ridge, Illinois, neighbor felt more comfortable praying in Deutsch. Check book details at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
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December 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Simple lines and wise use of space in this 1850's church.
Polly, the seamstress in the historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, worshiped in English. Her Elm Ridge, Illinois, neighbor felt more comfortable praying in Deutsch. Check book details at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Polly, the seamstress in the historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, worshiped in English. Her Elm Ridge, Illinois, neighbor felt more comfortable praying in Deutsch. Check book details at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Happy Holidays from a beautiful neighborhood resident.
The dress shop and the shoemaker in STITCHING A DREAM, a historical romance, share a concern about pest control. Their solution -- a working pet. Click on the link for more book information. amzn.to/3VwoeFh
The dress shop and the shoemaker in STITCHING A DREAM, a historical romance, share a concern about pest control. Their solution -- a working pet. Click on the link for more book information. amzn.to/3VwoeFh
December 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Happy Holidays from a beautiful neighborhood resident.
The dress shop and the shoemaker in STITCHING A DREAM, a historical romance, share a concern about pest control. Their solution -- a working pet. Click on the link for more book information. amzn.to/3VwoeFh
The dress shop and the shoemaker in STITCHING A DREAM, a historical romance, share a concern about pest control. Their solution -- a working pet. Click on the link for more book information. amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Pretty as a Christmas card. This year, the owners of new holiday sleds need to be patient -- January?
Snow does arrive in fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois in the winter of 1851-52. But the story in STITCHING A DREAM centers on the seamstress and the shoemaker. Link for more information: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Snow does arrive in fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois in the winter of 1851-52. But the story in STITCHING A DREAM centers on the seamstress and the shoemaker. Link for more information: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
December 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Pretty as a Christmas card. This year, the owners of new holiday sleds need to be patient -- January?
Snow does arrive in fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois in the winter of 1851-52. But the story in STITCHING A DREAM centers on the seamstress and the shoemaker. Link for more information: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Snow does arrive in fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois in the winter of 1851-52. But the story in STITCHING A DREAM centers on the seamstress and the shoemaker. Link for more information: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Gentle reminder -- today is not a holiday. Well, not until this evening. Then, in a pattern centuries old, Christian churches will hold services.
The romance, STITCHING A DREAM, takes place in 1850's Illinois. This church would fit right into the village. Link for book information: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
The romance, STITCHING A DREAM, takes place in 1850's Illinois. This church would fit right into the village. Link for book information: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
December 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Gentle reminder -- today is not a holiday. Well, not until this evening. Then, in a pattern centuries old, Christian churches will hold services.
The romance, STITCHING A DREAM, takes place in 1850's Illinois. This church would fit right into the village. Link for book information: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
The romance, STITCHING A DREAM, takes place in 1850's Illinois. This church would fit right into the village. Link for book information: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Christmas is almost here. Have you taken time to sing? How about a duet with this lovely creature.
Singing songs, carols, at Christmas is an ancient tradition. Polly Black, in the sweet historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, would have known several. More book details at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Singing songs, carols, at Christmas is an ancient tradition. Polly Black, in the sweet historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, would have known several. More book details at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
December 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Christmas is almost here. Have you taken time to sing? How about a duet with this lovely creature.
Singing songs, carols, at Christmas is an ancient tradition. Polly Black, in the sweet historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, would have known several. More book details at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Singing songs, carols, at Christmas is an ancient tradition. Polly Black, in the sweet historical romance, STITCHING A DREAM, would have known several. More book details at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Do you have a party in your schedule? Got your wardrobe planned?
In the sweet romance, STITCHING A DREAM, Polly the seamstress delivers party gowns for two small girls. More book information at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
In the sweet romance, STITCHING A DREAM, Polly the seamstress delivers party gowns for two small girls. More book information at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
December 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Do you have a party in your schedule? Got your wardrobe planned?
In the sweet romance, STITCHING A DREAM, Polly the seamstress delivers party gowns for two small girls. More book information at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
In the sweet romance, STITCHING A DREAM, Polly the seamstress delivers party gowns for two small girls. More book information at the link: amzn.to/3VwoeFh
Green and red to brighten a room. Holly has been brought into homes for centuries. Delightful to look at. Don't eat!
In the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa and her friends in the Deutsch community would have decorated a cedar tree at the church. Check the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
In the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa and her friends in the Deutsch community would have decorated a cedar tree at the church. Check the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
December 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Green and red to brighten a room. Holly has been brought into homes for centuries. Delightful to look at. Don't eat!
In the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa and her friends in the Deutsch community would have decorated a cedar tree at the church. Check the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
In the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa and her friends in the Deutsch community would have decorated a cedar tree at the church. Check the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Jingle, jingle, jingle. Is that Santa I hear?
No, it's a sleigh bell. Or a harness bell.
In fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois, many businesses put a similar bell on the door to announce customers. Check out NEW DREAMS for a sweet romance on immigrants arriving in spring 1851. Book link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
No, it's a sleigh bell. Or a harness bell.
In fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois, many businesses put a similar bell on the door to announce customers. Check out NEW DREAMS for a sweet romance on immigrants arriving in spring 1851. Book link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
December 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Jingle, jingle, jingle. Is that Santa I hear?
No, it's a sleigh bell. Or a harness bell.
In fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois, many businesses put a similar bell on the door to announce customers. Check out NEW DREAMS for a sweet romance on immigrants arriving in spring 1851. Book link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
No, it's a sleigh bell. Or a harness bell.
In fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois, many businesses put a similar bell on the door to announce customers. Check out NEW DREAMS for a sweet romance on immigrants arriving in spring 1851. Book link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Mere weeks ago, apples hung ripe on the trees. Now we've moved from apple picking to apple cooking. What's your favorite apple treat.
In the sweet historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa makes several treats with apples. This cake is very popular. More book information is at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
In the sweet historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa makes several treats with apples. This cake is very popular. More book information is at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
December 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Mere weeks ago, apples hung ripe on the trees. Now we've moved from apple picking to apple cooking. What's your favorite apple treat.
In the sweet historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa makes several treats with apples. This cake is very popular. More book information is at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
In the sweet historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa makes several treats with apples. This cake is very popular. More book information is at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
COOKIES!!! One of many things to love about December.
In the historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa keeps several kinds of cookies stocked in the glass case. Ginger cookies are a favorite with the customers. More book information at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
In the historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa keeps several kinds of cookies stocked in the glass case. Ginger cookies are a favorite with the customers. More book information at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
December 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
COOKIES!!! One of many things to love about December.
In the historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa keeps several kinds of cookies stocked in the glass case. Ginger cookies are a favorite with the customers. More book information at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
In the historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa keeps several kinds of cookies stocked in the glass case. Ginger cookies are a favorite with the customers. More book information at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Ten days until Christmas! Are you humming holiday tunes?
Louisa Mueller, a young baker in the sweet historical romance NEW DREAMS, hums and sings as she works. She saves dancing for Sunday afternoon. Check out the book via the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Louisa Mueller, a young baker in the sweet historical romance NEW DREAMS, hums and sings as she works. She saves dancing for Sunday afternoon. Check out the book via the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
December 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Ten days until Christmas! Are you humming holiday tunes?
Louisa Mueller, a young baker in the sweet historical romance NEW DREAMS, hums and sings as she works. She saves dancing for Sunday afternoon. Check out the book via the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Louisa Mueller, a young baker in the sweet historical romance NEW DREAMS, hums and sings as she works. She saves dancing for Sunday afternoon. Check out the book via the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Ring-a-ling. Time to sing.
Or listen to holiday music. Pick new, or old, sacred or secular, vocal or instrumental.
In the sweet historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa Mueller enjoys a variety of music -- especially Sunday afternoon dancing. Check out the book at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Or listen to holiday music. Pick new, or old, sacred or secular, vocal or instrumental.
In the sweet historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa Mueller enjoys a variety of music -- especially Sunday afternoon dancing. Check out the book at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
December 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Ring-a-ling. Time to sing.
Or listen to holiday music. Pick new, or old, sacred or secular, vocal or instrumental.
In the sweet historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa Mueller enjoys a variety of music -- especially Sunday afternoon dancing. Check out the book at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Or listen to holiday music. Pick new, or old, sacred or secular, vocal or instrumental.
In the sweet historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa Mueller enjoys a variety of music -- especially Sunday afternoon dancing. Check out the book at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Status of holiday readiness -- busy headed toward overwhelmed.
Should I make a coffee date with this guy?
Should I make a coffee date with this guy?
December 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Status of holiday readiness -- busy headed toward overwhelmed.
Should I make a coffee date with this guy?
Should I make a coffee date with this guy?
Hey! Are you bringing Hay?
Horses were important in everyday life in the 1850's. Check out the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, to meet Hans Hoffmann, a new arrival in America and friend to draft horses. Link to the book: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Horses were important in everyday life in the 1850's. Check out the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, to meet Hans Hoffmann, a new arrival in America and friend to draft horses. Link to the book: amzn.to/3vWydWE
December 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Hey! Are you bringing Hay?
Horses were important in everyday life in the 1850's. Check out the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, to meet Hans Hoffmann, a new arrival in America and friend to draft horses. Link to the book: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Horses were important in everyday life in the 1850's. Check out the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, to meet Hans Hoffmann, a new arrival in America and friend to draft horses. Link to the book: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Milking time: Every morning. Every evening. Spring, summer, fall, and winter.
In the historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa's cousin wants to start a dairy. She finds work at the bakery. Will Hans, the most interesting man on the voyage to America, find a job that suits? Link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
In the historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa's cousin wants to start a dairy. She finds work at the bakery. Will Hans, the most interesting man on the voyage to America, find a job that suits? Link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
December 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Milking time: Every morning. Every evening. Spring, summer, fall, and winter.
In the historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa's cousin wants to start a dairy. She finds work at the bakery. Will Hans, the most interesting man on the voyage to America, find a job that suits? Link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
In the historical romance, NEW DREAMS, Louisa's cousin wants to start a dairy. She finds work at the bakery. Will Hans, the most interesting man on the voyage to America, find a job that suits? Link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Grunt. Grunt. We're looking for breakfast, lunch, or supper.
Most small farms had a few hogs raised for meat.
In the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, young pigs, (smaller than the pictured pair) give Louisa a problem on wash day. Check out the book at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Most small farms had a few hogs raised for meat.
In the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, young pigs, (smaller than the pictured pair) give Louisa a problem on wash day. Check out the book at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
December 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Grunt. Grunt. We're looking for breakfast, lunch, or supper.
Most small farms had a few hogs raised for meat.
In the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, young pigs, (smaller than the pictured pair) give Louisa a problem on wash day. Check out the book at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE
Most small farms had a few hogs raised for meat.
In the sweet romance, NEW DREAMS, young pigs, (smaller than the pictured pair) give Louisa a problem on wash day. Check out the book at the link: amzn.to/3vWydWE