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 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 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 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 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 CHRONICLES JUNE 2020 (Posted 06/21/2020 By Chrissy Hartmann     It’s June. Graduation. Summer time. Hot weather. Cold drinks. Pool time. Ice-cream cones and lemonade. And what else? Rona. Yes, that’s right. Rona’s still here but with numbers heading downward the country looks like it’s on the mend. The economy is opening back up and climbing. Stock market hit 27,000 a few days ago. And continues to rise. Woohoo! Woohoo! So keep a smile on your face and hope in your heart. Celebrate life with your friends and family. Enjoy those weddings and graduation parties this month. But … Continue reading Prickle Forrest Chronicles June 2020 Newsletter