A Tinseled Star
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Author Patricia Crandall has whipped up some real, down-home cooking, brimming with friendship, and served with three sides of simple adventure."
-Peter David Orr, Beachfront Press Publisher
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Patricia Crandall
Dec 11, 20191 min
Lighting the Christmas Tree
Nut-brown fingers are eager to switch on tree lights as a myriad of faces uplift to halos of brightness spinning ritualistically...
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Patricia Crandall
Nov 27, 20191 min
Through a Country Window
What do I see when looking through a country window?
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Patricia Crandall
Oct 30, 20191 min
Halloween
Tombstones like spiky teeth, Skeleton bones rattle beneath. A black cat stretches across Willa Witch's hearth where skulls are brewed and...
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Patricia Crandall
Oct 28, 20191 min
Splendor of Autumn
Never take for granted the splendor of an autumn day, to bask in the warmth of a summery sun; to view chrysanthemums, ginger and gold...
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Patricia Crandall
Oct 23, 20191 min
'Til We Meet Again in Spring
Relinquishing savory summer and saddened by farewells, you travel south, while I reap winter's bounty.
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Patricia Crandall
Oct 9, 20192 min
No Guts, No Gory
Written by my granddaughter, Nicole St. Onge, I am happy to bring you this Halloween-themed short story.
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Patricia Crandall
Jul 29, 20191 min
Forever Young
Forever young among the young presents a two-faced mask. My arms so ache, my legs forsake me in this hopeless task. Forever young among...
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Patricia Crandall
Jul 9, 20191 min
Babcock Lake
There is no need to proclaim her scintillating presence. The air about her is delightfully pure. She dresses fashionably in shades of...
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Patricia Crandall
May 31, 20191 min
Springtime Critter Haiku
Aw nuts! Chipmunk ascends pine tree Squirrel skitters down
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Patricia Crandall
May 24, 20191 min
First Light Haiku
a beam of first light through the majestic pine trees dazzling morning sun
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Patricia Crandall
Mar 6, 20191 min
Chances are You Will Want to Come to New York City
In 1958 Her streets were paved in yellow brick leading to Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. You might have seen a zealous couple...
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Patricia Crandall
Feb 20, 20191 min
The Garden of Love
“Elisa, I love you,” Hendrik said. “I am engaged to your cousin. Tory has promised me the manor and I do love this garden.” Elisa dropped...
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Patricia Crandall
Feb 4, 20195 min
The Wedding Reception
Julie raised an impish face with ‘wise owl’ eyes to newlyweds, Dianne and Hugh Levitt. She wished she could be as happy as they were. She...
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Patricia Crandall
Jan 30, 20194 min
Nadia Bhagg Manages the System
Nadia Bhagg pulled on her winter jacket, grabbed her purse, and went outside to her car. She walked cautiously across the driveway, icy...
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