Hey all! It’s Ruth here. I just finished outside planting, phase one. There’s dirt and grime under my fingers but I know it’s safe. Guys? It’s so hard to feel safe right now. Here at home? With my love, our roommate and the cats? I almost always am okay. Sometimes,...
“The guy who created Spider-Man and the Hulk has died, and America is in mourning. Deep, deep mourning for a man who inspired millions to, I don’t know, watch a movie, I guess,” Maher wrote. “The assumption everyone had back [when I was a kid], both the adults and...
This story is about a New York minute. I know it's a real story and not my imagination because many friends have recalled the night in question in their memories of the man. Scene: Partners in Crime Dateline: April, 2008 Event: a celebration of Mystery during Edgar...
Last Monday, my boss’s boss was at our work site. She was there in an act of solidarity and support. And she looked rather sad when she said “Ruth, you’re a tough cookie.” I wonder how many people who know me would ever use that as part of their definition of me....
WIZARD WORLD 2008 Crimespree arrived for the first time last year and this year the caravan traveled down to Chicago again. I didn’t know the exhibits were open on Thursday. Jon did and his wallet opened up like an English Rose as soon as we crossed the threshold....
I can’t believe the news today… George Carlin… gone??? Insert all seven expletives here, add a few for good measure. It’s been a tough couple of weeks in Celeb obits. Everyone knows Carlin. His seven words you can’t say on television cemented that. Pro or Con , any...
