"Beverly Hills Dead" by Stuart Woods

Polished, classic....

"Faces of the Gone" by Brad Parks

Faces of the Gone: A Crime Novel by Brad Parks


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Newark, NJ is a complicated city, the largest in NJ. Brad Parks successfully shines a light on its darker side and the workings of a newsroom for a large regional newspaper. A bit heavy on the wittisisms, the plot is straightforward, the real villain is almost a complete surprise, and the subplots are entertaining. I could not put it down. It is a well-conceived and written first novel.

Contest entry mailed

Yes, the entry form, digital photos (thank you Adam) and fee have been mailed! It's hard to believe that I am actually entering this contest. Here is a photo of my quilt.

This is a Tri-State Quilt Competition - NJ, NY, PA. The accepted entries will be shown at the Quilt Fest of New Jersey, March 4-7, at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ. By February 5th., I will know if my quilt has been accepted!

Keeping my fingers crossed...!

New Year

Wow! I have neglected this blog for almost a year. Time for an update:

• I retired on October 1, 2009.
• I bought a new Honda CR-V in June 2009.
• I went on my first cruise in July 2009. (To Bermuda, it was very nice.)