Deborah Cooke: Author

Category: Miscellaneous Musing

  • The Juice

    Last week, there was a bad storm here, as in so many other places. Our variant was an ice storm, combined high winds. Trees and tree branches came down and took power lines down with them. We were without power for just over 24 hours, which made me both realize and appreciate a few things.…

  • 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…