by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 9, 2013 | A Christmas to Remember, ornaments | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
I love decorating our house for Christmas! In the past it looked like a festive bomb went off in every room. However, I’ve taken medication to cure my decorating bug and gone with less. Don’t get me wrong, there’s still something in almost every room (my husband’s...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 2, 2013 | Christmas, Silent night | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
She ripped the toy from another shopper’s hand. “It’s mine. I saw it first.”The woman’s eyes narrowed and grabbed the prize back. “Oh, no you didn’t. I did.”“Hey,” she said, her voice raising an octave.One tugged. The other cursed and pulled on the end of the toy.And...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 25, 2013 | Nancy Drew | Picture This
When I was little you couldn’t get my nose out of a Nancy Drew book! I loved to get lost in a mystery with my favorite teenage detective. I remember my mom calling me to do my chores and I would say, “Just one more chapter.” To which she would reply,...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 18, 2013 | London Police Citizen Academy | Stuff About Life
Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to go to the police academy. Of course, back then I thought policewomen ran around in fancy clothes and high heels. Yes, I wanted to be a Charlie’s Angel. I know what you’re thinking. Give your head a shake, Darlene....
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 11, 2013 | Lest we forget, Remembrance Day | Stuff About Life
Today is Remembrance Day. It’s a day we set aside to remember those who fought for our freedom and for those who continue to do so. But do we really take time out of our busy schedules to do this? And why only once a year? Shame on us for not paying more...
