Another Book Review

BOOK REVIEW Another bOOK REVIEWED… By Chrissy Hartmann 17 May 2021 Came across an interesting find a few weeks back. It’s only been now that I’ve had time to write my review. Friends shared this book with me, the actual book printed back in 1931 by Alfred Lawson. He was a professional baseball player, businessman in aircraft manufacturing, and what some might call a whacko economist, but he did manage to open up a college called the University of Lawsonomy. Lawsonomy is defined as the knowledge of life and everything pertaining thereto. There are three volumes of Lawsonomy: Lawsonomy, Mentality, … Continue reading Another Book Review

Prickle Forrest Chronicles March 2021

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES By Chrissy Hartmann March 2021 It is madness. Pure madness. Its begun. Spring is in the air. Birds are chirping. The snow’s disappeared. The temperatures are warming. People are shedding their coats. Everyone has spring fever and rightfully so. Lockdowns do not work. Masks do not work. Hell, it is looking like vaccines do not work either. Fear is overrated. Truth will set you free. Call it madness, but its one thing we love other than a good book. So enjoy your life. Normal is back! Keep the faith. Never give up hope. And when all else … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles March 2021

Prickle Forrest Chronicles February 2021

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES By Chrissy Hartmann February 2021 February, the shortest month of the year. Sometimes wonder if it’s because it may also be one of the coldest months of the year. At least here, it seems like the temperatures rival those of the past two — December and January. But it’s perfect for lots of things — skiing, ice fishing, sled riding. Brrr! And best of all in particular… Writing romance. Yes, it’s cold out and Frosty still entertains in the backyard. But with some fleece jammies and a mug of coffee, the push of the laptop’s power button, … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles February 2021

Prickle Forrest Chronicles January 2021

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES By Chrissy Hartmann January 2021 Happy New Year, loyal fans! Really? It’s a new year. No, don’t shake your head. It is. At least that’s what the calendar keeps saying. I know. It sure doesn’t seem like it. Still have to wear mask. Still have to socially distance. And yes, President Trump is still not the President…yet! The future looks bleak unless something can be done to stop Rona… and the rotten socialist and fascists. Par for the course too is the fact that the temps have been dropping, blizzard-like conditions are weighing into the fray. Almost … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles January 2021

Prickle Forrest Chronicles December 2020 Newsletter

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES By Chrissy Hartmann December 2020 It’s that time of year when snow covers the ground, the temperatures drop, and Father Time is dimming the lights and pulling down the shades of 2020. Mother Nature nestles into her down comforter with hot cocoa to review her notes of this past year. Jack has stepped in with his frosty mornings to the full-blown snowflake deluge here at the end of the month. And with all honesty, Father Time should have sped up things months ago or maybe better yet, skipped the whole thing. But alas, the year is finally … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles December 2020 Newsletter

Prickle Forrest Chronicles November 2020 Newsletter

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES By Chrissy Hartmann November 2020 Gobble! Gobble! Thanksgiving came late this year, as did this newsletter. Apologies to the readers. Hopefully it will remain entertaining as much as jumping in piles of colored leaves and sipping hot apple cider on the porch after a day of yard cleanup did. Beware though, Jack frost is sending us reminders that the season is about to change again. A season that is kicked off with a glorious feast of some traditional foods and some not so traditional. But anyway, it comes, it comes. No stopping it now. Mother Nature seems … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles November 2020 Newsletter

Prickle Forrest Chronicles October 2020 Newsletter

> > PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES > By Chrissy Hartmann > October 2020 > > > A cold chill settled over the fall trees helping them to change their colors > of a luscious green to a brilliant yellow, orange, red, and brown. And > sometimes an eerie fog creeps past the windows to give a fright. Yes, it’s > autumn and better yet Halloween. The pumpkin patches overflow with little > ones running through them to find the perfect gourd. Some will have a happy > face and some not so happy, but most will be carved with a sharp … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles October 2020 Newsletter

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER Prickle Forrest Chronicles  By Chrissy Hartmann September 2020 It’s fall. The leaves are changing. Wood smoke is in the air. Cider is pressed. And pumpkins are on the rise. Mother Nature is following her plans as usual. The nights are getting colder. Too cold for some. And the daylight is fading faster. Sweaters and light weight jackets are worn while our t-shirts and shorts are stowed away for another summer with the hopes we won’t over indulge these next few months and can where them next June. Pumpkin spice seems to have found the … Continue reading PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES

Prickle Forrest Chronicles August 2020 Newsletter

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES August 2020 (Posted 08/28/2020 By Chrissy Hartmann   Summer is just about done here in these parts. And Mother Nature seems to agree…somewhat. Some days it’s hot and humid, like days of Old. Other days it’s cool and even rainy. Worst is when it’s rainy and humid. Ugh! But baseball is taking place from all ages. Last minute vacations are abundant. And kids unbelievably are itching to get back to school. Not sure if it’s for the education, might be for some, but probably most want the socialization that everyone had to forgo because of the virus. … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles August 2020 Newsletter

Prickle Forrest ChroniclesJuly 2020 Newsletter

PRICKLE FORREST CHRONICLES July 2020 (Posted 07/29/2020 By Chrissy Hartmann   No Fourth of July celebration. No community celebration of Independence Day. The city not festive at all. The town sits stagnate in the presence of this pandemic. But is it truly a pandemic? Or is it the figment of fear? The hot humid days of summer have arrived. Unfortunately, with this pandemic it makes it difficult to cool down. No fun filled days going to the local pool unless of course you call ahead for a reservation for a quick dip. Needless to say, the air conditioner is getting … Continue reading Prickle Forrest ChroniclesJuly 2020 Newsletter