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Tilting at Windmills: The Case of the Mansion in the Sky

Since I started merrily dragging you through the ashes, I completely forgot to tell you about our very first case ..


Tilting at Windmills: The Case of Ashes to Ashes

The Loomis case was top heavy with experts from day one, including three medical examiners, two forensic dentists, an automotive ..


Tilting at Windmills: The Case of the Bad Carpenter

There I was, partnered with my late husband at Charles G. King Associates, our fire investigation company. Vastly less knowledgeable ..


Tilting at Windmills: The Case of the Bic in the Back

Every so often, someone views us through an unflattering lens, and ... Ouch. Like a sock in the jaw ... ..


Tilting at Windmills: The Curious Case of the Kerosene Heater

Back in the days when I was a licensed private detective (I’ve always wanted to say that. Something like “Follow ..


Tilting at Windmills: Pluto Is Back!!!

Well...Well...Well. Interesting things are happening in the world of astronomy, and they all relate to poor, bullied (those big kids can ..


Tilting at Windmills: But Where is Your Heart?

I was listening to an Old Time radio station the other day when a tune came on that I hadn’t ..


New Year’s (sort of) Resolutions

Here comes a year, bran spanking new To greet, clear-eyed and strong. (Or not) To face, whatever may ensue, Intent to do no wrong. (Wishful ..


O. Henry…with hand on heart and dictionary at hand

O. Henry has always been one of my favorite authors. When people ask me where I learned how to write, ..


The Purple People Eater…or when you have been friends too long

My friend Jeannie and I have a ritual. Well, something less than a ritual, since it comes at no prearranged ..


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