Author Archives: Susanne Matthews

Hello again. We really do need to keep meeting like this, so I hope you’ll continue to follow the blog long after April is over. When I decided on the theme for this year, I was afraid I might have trouble with some of the more different letter, like Q, but believe it or not,Continue reading “A to Z Blog Challenge 2021 Cocktails A to Z, from the letter Q”

Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales, the weekly blog where a select group of writers share a scene from their work in progress with you. This week, our word prompt is HURRY. I’m continuing with The White Dahlia. The story is moving right along at a much quicker pace. Enjoy. The sooner she got home,Continue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word HURRY”

Welcome to the third week of April. Wow! How time flies! Once again this week, I’m waxing nostalgic with the places i want to visit, so I’m taking you back to Hawaii. Whenever people think of the island state, they see lush foliage, sandy beaches, incredible turquoise blue water, surfers on waves at Waikiki, volcanoes,Continue reading “A to Z Challenge Blog 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter P”

Well, it’s Sunday again. Another week has come and gone, and for the most part, all it’s brought is sad news. I watched the royal funeral yesterday, and today, I’ve just finished attending church in my nightgown, sitting on the couch, watching the virtual service on YouTube. We’re under a six week Stay-at-Home order, andContinue reading “Thoughts on a Dreary Sunday Morning”

Well, we’re arrived at the end of the second full week of blogs and I’m enjoying myself immensely! When I started my series, Cocktails for You, I wondered where I would get my inspiration, but this blog theme has been a godsend. So what does the letter O have for us today? How about anContinue reading “A to Z Blog Challenge 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter O”

Here we are back again. How is spring treating you? Ours has been surprisingly and unusually warm. I hope this is a sign of of a nice summer to come, but then again, Mother Nature hasn’t been exactly kind to humanity lately. Many of the cocktails I’ve shown you so far remind you of placesContinue reading “A to Z Blog Challenge for 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter N”

Welcome back to Cocktails A to Z, my theme for the 2021 challenge blog. Today, we’re going to wax nostalgic as I think back to the days when I could travel. I love cruises, but I don’t like airplanes and airports. A few years ago, we got the best of both when we simply tookContinue reading “A to Z Blog Challenge 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the Letter M”

Welcome to another day in this year’s challenge. I’ve enjoyed your comments and posts from others attempting the challenge this year. Here’s hoping you’re all healthy and as happy as can be given the way things are. Going to do something a little different this morning. Remember the good old days? As Doc would say,Continue reading “A to Z Challenge Blog 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter L”

Oh Happy Day! Hubby gets his first Covid vaccine shot this morning. I got mine back in February. No issues, no problems, but at my age, a little peace of mind. Today’s Cocktail comes from the letter K. While I wouldn’t recommend this as a breakfast drink,I can see enjoying one after lunch or dinner.Continue reading “A to Z Challenge Blog 2021 Cocktails A to Z From the letter K”

Welcome to another Tuesday Tale. This week we have a picture prompt, which limits the scene to 300 words. I’m continuing with The White Dahlia. “I wonder how long it’ll take Mitch to identify the girl in the back of the van?” Beth looked at him. “I don’t know. It’ll depend on what she canContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From a Picture”