Author Archives: Elaine Sycks

Chapter 9 “A Growing List of Suspects” (from “The Skeleton in the Hayride” Murder Mystery)

Sheriff Brody stepped out of Clara Bellweather’s studio, the scent of turpentineclinging to him like a second skin, a stark reminder of the tempestuous emotions he’djust navigated. He’d spent nearly an hour with the artist, and while her tale ofThorne’s manipulative affections offered a compelling narrative of motive, it lackedthe concrete details that would placeContinue reading “Chapter 9 “A Growing List of Suspects” (from “The Skeleton in the Hayride” Murder Mystery)”

I just care that mine starts when I turn it over each morning!!

I simply desire an automobile that gets me from point A to point B each day and turns over when I start it. However, that being said, I worked for an auto repair shop the past year where we did rebuilds on classic cars. My all time favorite….a beautiful teal blue and cream 1957 ChevyContinue reading “I just care that mine starts when I turn it over each morning!!”

True Joy at Christmas – A devotional

(An original devotional I wrote for this Christmas season, December 2025.) True Joy at Christmas: More Than a Feeling As Christmas approaches each year, the word joy seems to echo everywhere—on cards, in songs, and across glowing screens. Yet for many people, joy can feel elusive. The season can bring pressure, busyness, and even loneliness.Continue reading “True Joy at Christmas – A devotional”

The life of Jesus and my family

I am really striving to live in 2026 by following Jesus’s example. I fell far short in 2025. My other influences are my husband and my kids. When I need a sounding board or just someone to vent to, my husband is there. When I need some quick wit or dry humor or a meme,Continue reading “The life of Jesus and my family”

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