M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
On Saturday, we went to the Ales and Trails Brewfest here in Shirley, MA. It was small- only three breweries, a hard cider maker, a local restaurant serving wine samples, and a couple food trucks, along with several bands for entertainment. It was fun, in spite of the small size, and we found a few … Continue reading Monday Musings: Visiting Part of Historic Shirley, MA
As Hurricane (now Tropical Depression) Florence winds her way up the coast on her way to finally fizzling out, we are feeling the effects here in New England. Nowhere near what the Carolinas and Virginia experienced, but it is raining pretty darn good out there right now. It looks like this is what we will … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts: It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
Here's a look at Chapter Two of "Two's Company", the science fiction space opera novel I will be releasing in December. If you didn't catch Chapter One, you can read it here. Two's Company by M.A. Kropp Chapter Two Deuce found the berth where the Wild was towed. She opened the outer hatch and stepped … Continue reading Two’s Company, Chapter Two
Where did the time go? It just doesn't seem like it should be Labor Day weekend already. We'll be seeing pumpkins and mums everywhere soon. "Two's Company" is just about done. I have a few chapters to review this week, but it is basically at the point where I am calling it final. Oh, I … Continue reading Monday Musings: Wow! It’s September!
We spent the weekend in Wells, Maine. We had the Maine State Chili Cook Off on Saturday, so there was some busy time. This is, along with the cook off, my vacation weekend. We don't usually do the go away for week or so type of vacation because of the weekends tied up with cook … Continue reading Monday Musings: I’m Back!
We had a busy weekend. Cook off on Saturday, visit with grandson and then a concert last night. Today, I am tired. I will have more thoughts on the weekend probably tomorrow, but for now I will leave you with this little video from last night. Enjoy! Beginnings ===================================================== Coming soon: Two's Company, a sci-fi novel in … Continue reading Monday Musings: Just A Quick Note
At least, for now. Last week was pretty slow with nothing pressing going on. Which was, you know, good in many ways. Things are going to pick up a bit now. We have chili cook offs coming on fast for the next few weeks, plus we are going to see Chicago (the band) at the … Continue reading Monday Musings: All’s Quiet
Yep, we had the first of the chili cook offs we are helping out at this past weekend. We were in Arlington, VT. Vermont is such a pretty state, so the drive is quite lovely. We've had a long time off since our last cook off last year, but now we are heading into a … Continue reading Tuesday Thoughts: Begin the Chili Season!
Last week was the BaldMan's mother's eighty-fifth birthday. She and his Dad, as well as his sister and her husband, came to MA from New York for the weekend to celebrate. Stephanie came for dinner on Friday, and was with us Saturday and Sunday, as well. Jill, John, and Carter came on Saturday for some … Continue reading Monday Musings: Family Weekend
No, not the movie. Just some random recent stuff from here at the Kropphold. A new dog park opened up in the next town over. We took Mr. Lambeau there on Saturday. It's nice. They did a good job planning and building it. There are a few things left to do, but it's open and … Continue reading Monday Musings: Animal House
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