Deborah Cooke: Author

Category: Miscellaneous Musing

  • Spring Fever

    It’s been looking like spring, finally, around here. (Ironically, this morning, it looks like winter – we had a dusting of fresh snow last night, but I’ve decided it WILL melt. Soon.) It’s been a very dark winter and has felt particularly long to me. There’s also been a lot going on in our lives…

  • Extremely Effective

    Last week, I installed a new anti-spam filter here on the blog. You might have noticed it, even though it was only there for a few days. Even though the one I’ve had installed all along works really well, I figured another couldn’t hurt. It was extremely effective, but not in the way I’d expected.…

  • Happy News

    The snowdrops are up! If that were all, it would be more than enough, but it’s not all. The worker guys are gone from the house, the bathroom looks wonderful, the new washer and dryer are operational, AND I’ve caught up on my laundry. Routine has been restored, so I’m one happy writer. Plus the…

  • Laundromats

    Yesterday, I made what I hope will be my last trip to the coin-op laundromat. It’s been a while since I’ve used a laundromat, but in this recent spate of renovation, my surly old washer and dryer were the first to go. I don’t miss either of them per se – no matter what settings…

  • Happy 2013!

    Happy new year, everyone! I wish all the best to you and yours for the year ahead. As usual, I have lots of plans at this time of year, and plenty of new ideas in motion. I’ll update you on all of that in the weeks ahead. First up, I need to award the prizes…