About Darlene Foster
Dreamer of dreams, teller of tales
I created this blog for writers, readers, travelers, dreamers, friends and friends I haven’t met yet. I believe everyone has a right to dream and everyone has the capability to make their dreams come true. I wish to share some of my dreams and would love to hear about yours. I welcome any comments, suggestions, words of wisdom and interesting stories.
A bit about me. I am a writer of children’s stories, a retired employment counsellor, and ESL tutor, a wife, mother and grandmother. I love travelling, reading, shoes, cooking, sewing, music, chocolate, walking on the beach and making new friends. My grandson once called me “super-mega-woman-supreme”. I was brought up on a ranch near Medicine Hat, Alberta, where I dreamt of travelling the world and meeting interesting people. I currently divide my time between Orihuela Costa in Spain and the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. My husband, Paul, and I enjoy spending time with our adorable rescue dogs, Dot and Lia.
I can be contacted at darlene.foster@telus.net
My short stories have won prizes and have appeared in a number of anthologies. I have eight published books in a series about a spunky young girl who loves to travel, Amanda in Arabia – The Perfume Flask, Amanda in Spain-The Girl in the Painting, Amanda in England-the Missing Novel, Amanda in Alberta – The Writing on the Stone, Amanda on the Danube-The Sounds of Music, Amanda in New Mexico – Ghosts in the Wind, Amanda in Holland: Missing in Action and Amanda in Malta:The Sleeping Lady. Readers from seven to seventy plus enjoy following Amanda and her adventures. My bilingual book, Pig on Trial/Cerito a juicio is in English and Spanish.
I enjoy sharing my books and writing experience with young readers and am available for guest visits to schools, libraries, coffeeshops and special events, in person and digitally.
My short stories have been included in the following Anthologies:
Country Roads, Memoirs from Rural Canada
The Memory Shop and other Stories
Every Child is Entitled to Innocence
Visit my website www.darlenefoster.ca
My Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/DarleneFosterWriter/
Follow me on twitter https://twitter.com/supermegawoman
“Never let a day go by without a dream”
The launch of my first book!
I am proof that dreams do come true!!
With my amazing publisher, Michelle. She makes this happen!
Blogs and articles about my books, writing and me you may find interesting
A great interview on The Art of the Narrative Blog
A review On Amanda in New Mexico shared by Marcia Meares
https://marciamearawrites.com/2018/05/29/shareareviewday-with-darlene-foster-amanda-in-new-mexico/
A review of Amanda in New Mexico on quiet blogster https://quietblogster.wordpress.com/2017/12/29/quiet-book-review-2-amanda-in-new-mexico/
Another great review of Amanda in New Mexico by The Kid Reviews Books. https://thiskidreviewsbooks.com/2017/12/05/review-amanda-in-new-mexico-ghosts-in-the-wind-by-darlene-foster/
A fabulous review on Amanda in New Mexico by Patricia Tilton https://childrensbooksheal.com/2017/11/20/amanda-in-new-mexico-by-darlene-foster/
An excerpt from Amanda in New Mexico on Marcia Meara’s blog https://marciamearawrites.com/2017/08/02/excerptweek-amanda-in-new-mexico-ghosts-in-the-wind-by-darlene-foster/
I interview Amanda on Sue Vincent’s Daily Mail
An interview with Don Massenzio https://donmassenzio.wordpress.com/2017/05/22/a-perfect-10-with-darlene-foster/
An interview with Teri Polen on Books and Such https://teripolen.com/2017/04/28/indie-author-friday-darlene-foster-indieauthor-childrensbooks/
An interview and excerpt on Sally Cronin´s blogsite https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2017/04/01/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-book-reading-and-author-interview-darlene-foster/
An awesome review of Amanda on the Danube-The Sounds of Music by Cheriee Weichel http://dickenslibrary.blogspot.com.es/2017/03/amand-on-danube-sounds-of-music-by.html
Ten Truths About Critique Groups and Why Writers Need Them on Sue Vincent´s blog https://scvincent.com/2017/03/09/guest-author-darlene-foster/
How Writing Keeps Me Sane on Krysten Lindsay Hagar’s blog http://www.krystenlindsay.com/blog/how-writing-this-book-kept-me-sane-by-darlene-foster
On Reading Recommendations promoting Amanda on the Danube https://readingrecommendations.wordpress.com/2017/01/26/darlene-foster-an-update/
Interview on Awesome Gang http://awesomegang.com/darlene-foster/
A review of Amanda on the Danube by Patricia Tilton https://childrensbooksheal.com/2016/11/21/amanda-on-the-danube-the-sounds-of-music-by-darlene-foster/
Tips On Keeping a Series Fresh, Rachael Ritchey´s blog https://rachaelritchey.com/2016/11/03/keep-a-series-fresh-with-guest-author-darlene-foster/
An excerpt from Amanda on the Danube on Marcia Mear´s blog The Write Stuff https://marciamearawrites.com/2016/10/13/excerptweek-darlene-foster-supermegawoman/
Book of the week on Sally Cronin’s blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2016/10/10/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-book-of-the-week-amanda-on-the-danube-the-sounds-of-music-by-darlene-foster/
Article in The Delta Optimist
http://www.delta-optimist.com/a-new-adventure-for-amanda-1.2360603
About inspiration on Kristina Stanley’s Mystery Mondays
https://kristinastanley.com/2016/10/03/mystery-mondays-darlene-foster-on-writing-inspiration/
Twenty questions on Don Massenzio´s blog https://donmassenzio.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/20-questions-with-darlene-foster/
Book review on Pig on Trial by Lynn Davidson https://lynnadavidson.com/2016/07/22/book-review-cerdito-a-juicio-comments-by-author-darlene-foster-book-giveaway/
Author Spotlight on Aurora Alexander’s blog Writer’s Treasure Chest https://aurorajalexander.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/author-spotlight-darlene-foster/
About location on Kristina Stanley’s Mystery Mondays https://kristinastanley.com/2016/05/09/mystery-mondays-darlene-foster-on-location-of-a-novel/
Interview on Lisette’s Chateau http://lisettebrodey.com/chat-with-darlene-foster/
On why I write for middle-grade readers http://carpinelloswritingpages.blogspot.com.es/2016/03/meet-mg-author-darlene-foster.html
Writing-The Cure For Boredom on Chris The Story Reading Ape’s blog https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2016/03/06/read-about-guest-author-darlene-foster/
Spotlight on a Book Series: Darlene Foster and the Amanda Travel Adventure Series… on Sharon Ledwith’s blog
Writing about my travels on Karen Sanderson’s blog https://karenrsanderson.wordpress.com/2014/05/18/do-you-write-about-your-travels/
Reading at the Children´s Hospital http://www.bcchf.ca/blog/time-for-a-good-read/
Being interviewed on Sylvia Ramsey´s blog https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2011/10/11/being-interviewed/
129 Responses to "About Darlene Foster"
February 14, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Ah yes … dreams. Gotta dream big, then work hard to make ’em come true. I drive my poor wife to distraction, but she’s really a good sport.
And then, there’s my mantra – “Make Every Day An Adventure.” Whoo Boy, do I live for that.
February 14, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Thanks Dave. I guess we are both fortunate to have spouses that put up with our dreamer ways. My husband supports my dreams no matter how bizzare and catches me when I fall. Love your mantra!
June 11, 2011 at 5:20 am
Hi Darlene, I just wanted to stop by and thank you for your kind remarks about my debut novel, Shadowed in Silk, on Carol Carvin’s blog back in May. You had left a comment saying you would like to win a copy, so I talked to my publisher and we’d like to send you your choice of either an Ebook, which I can send to you right away, or if you would like a printed version, I can put you on the list to recieve a free hard copy in September. Let me know by return email which you would prefer.
You may see my email on wordpress, but just in case, here it is spelled out.
christine (do) d (dot) schmidtke (at) gmail (dot) com
no spaces of course.
June 11, 2011 at 11:08 am
Thanks so much Christine for stopping by my blogsite. I did win a copy of your lovely book and you sent me an e-copy which is in my e-reader waiting to be read. I am a bit behind in my reading as I am busy launching my second children’s book and working on the third. Once I read Shadowed in Silk, I will send you a review to be sure. All the best! Darlene
June 12, 2011 at 2:14 am
Of course, Darlene. Now I remember. Enjoy the book (I hope) whenever you get a chance. Have a wonderful summer.
July 10, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Hi Darlene! Found your blog from an e-mail from bookblogs.com and had to check you out as you are also a wordpress blogger!! I haven’t found too many of us out there, most are blogger.com. Would love for you to subscribe to my blog also Can’t Put it Down! You can find it here: http://www.readitreviewit.wordpress.com
also on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/cantputitdown
happy blogging to you!!
July 10, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Hi there! So glad you found me. I love WordPress. Much easier to comment on. I am following your blog, facebook page and twitter. Happy blogging to you too!
September 5, 2011 at 4:10 am
Hi Darlene, I’d love to be able to review your books!
September 5, 2011 at 5:24 am
That is so great Melissa. Can I send them to you in e-format? Send me your email adress to darlene.foster@telus.net and I will get them right to you. Thanks a bunch!!
January 15, 2012 at 10:54 am
Your books look great! I have also written some young adult fiction and enjoy learning about authors like yourself. Keep up the good work! We writers need to stick together!
Kathryn
And thank you again for tweeting about my book.
January 15, 2012 at 11:01 am
Thanks for stopping by Kathryn! You are so right, we do need to stick together and support each other. All the best.
Darlene
February 1, 2012 at 5:35 am
I’m a dreamer, too. Somedays I don’t know which I am more: a writer or a dreamer. Hence the subtitle of my blog.
Diane
February 1, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Thanks for stopping by Diane! I think it is a very good combination, writer/dreamer. Keep writng and dreaming, the world needs more of us!
March 10, 2012 at 11:22 pm
Hi Darlene! I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the 7 x 7 Link Award! Thanks for such an enjoyable blog. Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/03/09/7%c3%977-link-award/
March 18, 2012 at 2:52 pm
Thanks so much for the 7 x7 award. How kind of you. I’ve been away but will pass it on asap and check out the other blogs.
May 3, 2012 at 1:19 am
Great blog, Darlene! Based on your bio and your list of favorite things, I think we would enjoy each other’s company!
July 30, 2012 at 7:55 am
Darlene, So happy to have found you!!! I have been hosting Andy and am sure you are going to have a blast with him. I am ready to send him on to you but guess what—-I totally cannot find the email where Lenore sent me your address!! I sent her an email but I know that she is on vacay so if you want to help me out (and speed Andy up!) could you pretty please email me your address???? beth.chiles@gmail.com Thank you !!!!
August 21, 2012 at 5:55 am
I have nominated you for a Beautiful Blogger Award and I hope you will accept. Pop over to my Blog and visit Fluffy Moments for the details.
October 7, 2012 at 6:08 am
Hi Darlene! I wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Super Sweet Award! Thanks for such an enjoyable blog. Here’s the link: http://megtraveling.com/2012/10/06/super-sweet-award/
October 24, 2012 at 3:02 pm
GOOD MORNING!
I have nominated you all for an award!!!
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Jennifer Kiley – Writer. Poet. Screenwriter
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November 4, 2012 at 10:06 am
Darlene, Are you interested in guest blogging on Storee’s site? I like what I see on yours.
November 4, 2012 at 11:48 am
I would love to guest blog on Storee’s site. What woudl you like me to blog about? Thanks for asking me!
November 5, 2012 at 5:24 pm
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December 31, 2012 at 2:50 am
Thanks for dropping by,… You have a great blog in here! 🙂
March 12, 2013 at 7:13 am
Hi Darlene,
I’ve nominated your blog for the Liebster Award. For details, please visit http//sweatercursed.blogspot.com
April 23, 2013 at 11:38 am
Hi, I nominated you for the WordPress Family Award. http://juliencb.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/and-the-nominees-for-the-liebster-award-are/
April 28, 2013 at 3:49 am
What age range are your books targeted to?
April 28, 2013 at 3:56 am
Thanks for visiting my blog. My books are written for 8 – 12 year olds although other ages have enjoyed them as well.
June 16, 2013 at 12:00 am
You have a lovely blog here ! I enjoyed reading your about presentation.
// Maria
June 16, 2013 at 7:01 am
Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting. You have wonderful pictures on your blog.
October 7, 2013 at 6:36 am
Hi Darlene, I look forward to reading about your travels and writing. I am am living in the Cree Nation of Mistissini (a former Montrealer) and quite isolated. I have started to write … now that I have time to to read more! keep posting!
October 7, 2013 at 7:23 am
Thank you for reading my blog. I’m pleased that you enjoy it. Good luck with your writing!
October 8, 2013 at 12:37 am
These are exactly the kind of books my daughter would have loved to have read. Real girls in real time.
My aunt just published a children’s book for readers of about that age level. I am so proud of her!
http://www.rpatriciacapitain.com/
March 18, 2014 at 5:36 am
Hi Darlene, nice to meet you, and to explore your blog. Your children’s books look wonderful. Also I think you live in/near Vancouver – our home town. It’s a beautiful city.
Thanks for visiting our blog, and for the ‘like’ on the post about the Guelaguetza Festival. I’m glad you enjoyed it. What an extraordinary experience it was.
Cheers, Alison
March 18, 2014 at 5:52 am
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Yes, I live in the Vancouver area and work in Vancouver. It is lovely here but I enjoy visiting other parts of the world too. Your article was wonderful, the pictures depicted the colour and pageantry well.
June 1, 2014 at 4:25 pm
Thanks Kamila. I’m glad to meet another dreamer. Pleased you like my blog.
June 14, 2014 at 2:29 am
Hi, I love your blog and decided to nominate you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Bye Kamila
http://spicyroad.com/2014/06/13/versatile-blogger-award/
October 13, 2015 at 10:19 pm
Hi Darlene,
Thanks for taking the time to stop by my little corner of the blogosphere and for the follow. Your support is greatly appreciated. Perhaps you might like to join in the fun on my weekly ‘Capturing History Challenge’ https://edmooneyphoto.wordpress.com/2015/09/30/capturing-history-challenge-week-6/or the Spooktacular 2015 https://edmooneyphoto.wordpress.com/2015/10/01/spooktacular-2015/ for Halloween. Looking forward to seeing more from you and your blog,
Have a great day,
Eddie
October 13, 2015 at 10:29 pm
Thanks for stopping by and following my blog. Look forward to your tweets and comments!
December 31, 2015 at 4:15 am
wonderful travels and travelogues Darlene. I live on Vancouver Island!!
December 31, 2015 at 8:51 am
Thanks for visiting. Loved your photo on Capturing History. Love Vancouver Island!!
February 15, 2016 at 4:15 am
Hi, Darlene! Thanks for the like. Just wanted to drop on by and take a look at your books. Very impressive!
February 17, 2016 at 6:37 pm
Hi Darlene,
I am sure you have tons of promotion for your book, but I wanted to share this opportunity I am running on my new self-hosted blog. If you are interested please let me know! If not, no worries, and you can remove this comment! 🙂
https://aopinionatedman.com/book-promotions-harsh-reality/
February 17, 2016 at 10:42 pm
Thanks for your interest in my books. I have sent you an email.
February 18, 2016 at 12:47 am
I appreciate you doing that Darlene! Hope you have a great week! 🙂
February 26, 2016 at 11:34 am
So happy to have found your blog. I am looking forward to reading you!
March 9, 2016 at 8:14 pm
Hi
Thank you so much for finding my blog and liking a post. Hope you come back again soon
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June 15, 2017 at 8:05 am
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July 21, 2017 at 11:09 am
Hi Darlene,
I wanted to let you know, that I now have a new website, and the old site will be deleted very soon. So that you don’t miss out, I have popped you onto the Follow Me subscription so that you can continue receiving notifications of my blog posts. Could I ask you to confirm the subscription by press the “Follow” button and please put your email in? Thank you so much. That is all you have to do.
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September 29, 2017 at 10:23 pm
Hi
Just wanted to pop over and say thank you for liking my post and joining in the share.
Trina
October 16, 2017 at 10:33 am
HI
Just to let you know I have given you a shout out here
https://itsgoodtobecrazysometimes.wordpress.com/2017/10/16/author-links-part-10/
Have a good week
Trina
November 13, 2017 at 5:38 am
Thank you for catching my dream blogette. Your site is very professional and rewarding. I wish you continued success.
November 13, 2017 at 8:58 am
Thanks for stopping by, James. I love anything to do with dreaming!!
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November 26, 2017 at 8:51 am
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November 29, 2017 at 2:43 am
This isn’t the most profound comment you’ll ever get, but I always loved the name Medicine Hat. Any idea what its history is?
November 29, 2017 at 5:40 am
Thanks for stopping by my blog. That is a great question. The name Medicine Hat comes from First Nations legends. There are a number of stories but they all center around a medicine man’s feathered headdress.The original name was Saamis, the Blackfoot word for the feather headdress worn by medicine men. One legend tells of a battle between the Blackfoot and the Cree in which a retreating Cree “Medicine Man” lost his headdress in the South Saskatchewan River that runs through the city. I love to share the story of my home town’s unique name.
December 29, 2017 at 9:16 am
[…] Amanda in New Mexico is the perfect read for teenagers interested in any of the following: ghost stories, adventure, southwestern history and geography. Author Darlene Foster portrays past and present life in New Mexico with great vibrancy and accuracy, even using Spanish terms to draw the reader into Amanda’s charming and elaborate surroundings. Overall, I like Amanda in New Mexico and give it an 85/100 on the Quiet Scale. To find out more about Darlene Foster and her latest works, click here. […]
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March 8, 2018 at 12:10 am
[…] Darlene Foster is the creator of the exciting Amanda Travels series featuring spunky Amanda Ross, a twelve-year-old Canadian girl who loves to travel. Readers of all ages enjoy following Amanda as she unravels one mystery after another in unique destinations. Darlene, an avid traveler herself, divides her time between the west coast of Canada and the Spanish Costa Blanca with her husband and entertaining dog, Dot. She loves trying different recipes and believes it is never too late to pursue your dreams. […]
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March 8, 2018 at 12:10 am
[…] Darlene Foster is the creator of the exciting Amanda Travels series featuring spunky Amanda Ross, a twelve-year-old Canadian girl who loves to travel. Readers of all ages enjoy following Amanda as she unravels one mystery after another in unique destinations. Darlene, an avid traveler herself, divides her time between the west coast of Canada and the Spanish Costa Blanca with her husband and entertaining dog, Dot. She loves trying different recipes and believes it is never too late to pursue your dreams. […]
March 11, 2018 at 1:56 pm
Found you on Esme’s blog. What fun you must have writing these books. I have to check Amanda out. Louise
March 11, 2018 at 5:27 pm
Thank you so much for stopping by, Louise. I have had fun writing these books! I hope you enjoy Amanda and her travels.
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May 3, 2018 at 12:08 pm
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June 3, 2018 at 4:39 am
Congrats on your stories! I have a children’s book coming out very soon that I co-authored with my friend. So exciting! Yes, dreams can come true!!
Would love to go to British Columbia someday! I have a dear friend who lives there, in the Vancouver area.
June 3, 2018 at 4:44 am
Thanks so much and best of luck with your children’s book. The Vancouver area is a great place to visit. I hope you get there someday.
October 14, 2018 at 11:46 pm
Congrats on all your writing successes, Darlene! And thanks for following my blog. 🙂
November 14, 2018 at 8:16 am
Hi Darlene! It’s nice to meet you and find your blog. And thank you for visiting mine. I’m looking forward to seeing your posts!
November 14, 2018 at 8:32 am
Thanks so much for dropping in. I look forward to reading your posts as well.
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[…] Darlene Foster is the creator of the exciting Amanda Travels series featuring spunky Amanda Ross, a twelve-year-old Canadian girl who loves to travel. Readers of all ages enjoy following Amanda as she unravels one mystery after another in unique destinations. Darlene, an avid traveler herself, divides her time between the west coast of Canada and the Spanish Costa Blanca with her husband and entertaining dog, Dot. She loves trying different recipes and believes it is never too late to pursue your dreams. […]
September 23, 2019 at 4:08 am
Darlene, I’ve been reading “Amanda in New Mexico,” and am enjoying it. I can see why your books are so popular. Having just been to NM, your descriptions of settings are particularly vivid. And I’m sure that your audience enjoys getting a bit of history and local culture along with a fun and fast-moving story. Well done. ~James
September 23, 2019 at 5:09 am
Thank you so much, James. It is so good to hear from a reader and to know that what I wrote worked. I loved my time in NM so much, I just had to write about it. This made my day!
September 30, 2019 at 12:14 am
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January 3, 2020 at 11:07 pm
Wow, Darlene, your grandson is right, you’re a “super-mega-woman-supreme.” I’m so thrilled to have connected with you. ~Steph
January 26, 2020 at 7:23 am
Well done! Will definitely have to check out these links
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April 3, 2020 at 5:42 pm
I haven’t read an Amanda book. Yet. I intend to. I like what you say about dreams. Sort of gives people reason to dream – there is a chance it could come true!
April 3, 2020 at 6:03 pm
Thanks for visiting my blog. I hope if you read an Amanda book that you enjoy it. I´d love to hear your thoughts.
April 4, 2020 at 12:01 am
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[…] Darlene Foster’s Blog – Darlene is the author of children’s stories, a retired employment counsellor, and ESL tutor, a wife, mother and grandmother. She created her blog for writers, readers, travelers, dreamers and friends, old and new. She believes everyone has a right to dream and everyone has the capability to make their dreams come true. […]
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August 15, 2021 at 1:25 pm
have I already asked you? if so, it bears repeating — would love if you’d guest blog post for my site. If you’re so inclined, here’s a link to general guidelines: https://wp.me/p6OZAy-1eQ
November 11, 2021 at 5:01 am
I love your life philosophy on following your dreams! 🙂 So true! I am glad that I got a chance to look at your books…They sound amazing!
December 5, 2021 at 12:16 am
Darlene, you have that million dollar smile! I enjoyed reading about you once again. Do you still split time between Spain and Canada? The Costa del Sol was so sunny when I traveled there during my student days in Heidelberg. I loved it and the food I had there too. Be well. ox
December 5, 2021 at 1:00 am
Thank you so much! I spend most of my time in Spain on the Costa Blanca. I get back to Canada for about a month each year, when it is safe to do so. The food here is great!!
December 5, 2021 at 1:24 am
Darlene, I loved the food in Spain and the sun. We average 330 days of clouds where I live in Upstate NY. Is the Costa Blanca on the Atlantic side? Enjoy your time there. Be well. oxox
December 5, 2021 at 1:34 am
The Costa Blanca is on the Mediterranean and we get about 330 days of sunshine. I love it!
December 5, 2021 at 6:06 am
I looked it up on the map and have been there during my university days in Heidelberg.It is beautiful, sunny and with good food. I too love the region.
March 8, 2022 at 2:41 am
Wasn’t sure the best place to put this, but wanted to wish you a happy birthday and hope you have a great day
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October 16, 2022 at 10:39 am
Thank you, Darlene, for the follow. Your prodigious output is inspiring! I better get back to my desk again…
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June 21, 2010 at 12:16 am
Everything looks good. Paul