The Day After
Mood:  cool
Topic: Holiday Happenings

The day after what you're wondering. A snowstorm that didn't amount to much after the tiny flakes stopped falling except in spots where the prairie winds reminiscent of years gone by blew the fine, white particles into piles against the house, outbuildings and fences. The countryside is colored white where brown corn stalks and bean stubble were a short time ago. Nothing spells holiday greetings in December like snowfall in time for Christmas. Do I get excited about the winter wonderland around me? Sure I do until after the holidays. My mood will change in January until spring. Just give me time to take in the wind chilled atmosphere around me. After the first of the new year, my goal is to stay in where it’s warm and read some good books in between working on a book of my own to publish.

Speaking of books if you're a fan of Civil War stories try out one I've written. Ella Mayfield's Pawpaw Militia sold on amazon ISBN 1438235461 and Create Space store 3344579. This book is a historical fiction because I had to add what I didn't know. The battles and skirmishes are factual as are the names of people living in Vernon County, Mo. during the war. I was a citizen of Vernon Co, living on a farm near Schell City until I was fourteen. My father and mother grew up near Montevallo, a town burned during the Civil War by Union soldiers because it was a strong hold for bushwhackers. My Civil War ancestors are buried in the Montevallo Cemetery. One of my favorite books is Gone With The Wind. That and the historical ties to my family lead me to research and write this story about the Mayfield family from Ella's point of view as a lady bushwhacker trying to protect her family and homestead. In the duration of the war, Ella lost a good many members of her family and her home. She had to flee from the area to keep from being killed. This story depicts the hardships of families homesteading just like the Mayfields. They were caught between Jayhawkers and Union soldiers and had no choice but to fight to protect their homes.

Until next time try to enjoy the snowfalls.