Murder? February 19, 2016. Returning to my blog after some years away, I am publishing a personal post on the death of my sister, a bridge over my recent silence. A Book that Explains Everything. In memory of my sister, Marjorie, who died on February 23 a year ago. The photograph was taken in her own last spring. She looked animated, hopeful, quite like her old self.

What is this all about? April 21, 2012. Welcome to the Marcist Agenda.

Pause a while to ponder issues of life and faith through poetry and prose. Friday, 10 July 2015. Letting go and moving on. Much of my life lately has felt like a waiting season where I gaze wistful as others go about their days. A place where quiet speaks loud of all God desires me to hear.

Why writers should have a go at stand-up comedy. Diams; September 8, 2014. Diams; Leave a comment. I pioneered sit down comedy. The novels I write, The Dress Thief.

Writing exploits and motherly adventures of Valerie Brown, Author. So, I was browsing The Costco Connection, looking for coupons, when I came across an interesting article featuring Amy Stewart, and her book Girl Waits With Gun. I could tell right away from the cover, that I should stop.

HOW CANADA HELPED BRITISH EVACUEES DURING WW2. I nterviews with Second World War evacuees, together with surviving wartime records, show there were certain individuals and organisations that made a huge difference to the lives of these penniless evacuees, not just financially, but also emotionally. Canadian Channel Islander Societies who helped thousands of British evacuees. Formed the Vancouver Channel Islanders Society. Stoves, furniture, bedding etc.