Thanks for supporting Brenda Novak’s auction!

by Nancy Herkness | Jun 6, 2010 | Charity Auction, Uncategorized

The results from Brenda’s 2010 Auction for Diabetes Research were fantastic!  Thanks to supporters like you, my blog readers, the auction raised a record-breaking $285, 780 this year.  That’s in a depressed economy!  Clearly, readers are generous folks. ...

I almost didn’t go this year…

by Nancy Herkness | May 31, 2010 | Marching band, Uncategorized

…but then I thought of my father who served in World War II.  And of my nephew who hasn’t met his new son because he’s on a ship somewhere near Iraq.  And of an old, old friend whom I never see anymore, but who served as a military policeman in the...

For Desperate Housewives fans…a fun giveaway.

by Nancy Herkness | May 18, 2010 | Books, Uncategorized

Many moons ago, I contributed an essay to the anthology Welcome to Wisteria Lane, a completely unauthorized discussion of various aspects of the Desperate Housewives television series.  It was a blast to spend time analyzing the show from an essayist’s point of...

Brenda Novak’s auction starts Saturday

by Nancy Herkness | Apr 29, 2010 | Charity Auction, Uncategorized

Brenda’s auction is filled with fabulous items for readers, writers, and everyone else.  The money raised goes to Juvenile Diabetes research, a very worthy cause.  You’ll have a great time browsing; just click on the graphic above. I’ve donated an...

Fresh Snow Fall

by Nancy Herkness | Feb 15, 2010 | Dog, Uncategorized

Yup, it snowed in New Jersey again.  This time we got about 14 inches!  So here’s Brodie the Snow Dog in action. “Where’s that snowball she just threw?  I swear it landed right here.” Galloping through the snow. Brodie loves the white stuff. ...