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a knife to barney fife's throat -- 11/20/18 November 15, 2018
Today's encore selection -- from Andy and Don by Daniel de Visé. Don Knotts vaulted to national fame in the 1960s as Barney Fife, the exasperatingly comical deputy sheriff and sidekick to Andy Griffith in the Andy of Mayberry sitcom. Just as Barney's false bravado masked his insecurities, so Don's ascent to stardom masked a […]
a blind boy using echolocation -- 11/14/18 November 14, 2018
Today's selection -- from Deviate by Beau Lotto. The resilience and creativity of the human brain: "Ben Underwood was born in 1992 in Sacramento, California, with retinoblastoma, a rare form of cancer that attacks the retina. The disease is most common in children and more often occurs just in one eye, but in Ben's case it was present in […]

Bob Mayer

Alpha– how did wolves evolve into dogs? November 9, 2018
Dogs have a very unique role, not just as pets, but in the way they integrated themselves into human society long ago. They are descended from wolves, but are now rather different. But what happened? How did this genetic break begin and evolve? The movie Alpha posits an interesting scenario. One that is believable, especially […]
Bob
A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials– when paranoia, greed and fear ruled October 26, 2018
Given the modern political climate it’s worth revisiting an event where paranoia and group reaction overwhelmed common sense and common decency. Greed combined with fear is a dangerous combination as the greedy can easily manipulate the fearful for their own means. Also, we’re coming up on Halloween. Just saying. A Brief History of the Salem […]
Bob

Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

Slang, Colloquialisms, and Clichés #amwriting November 15, 2018
Originally posted on Life in the Realm of Fantasy: Words are awesome. I love obscure, weird words. J.K. Rowling used the word ‘snogging’ in her Harry Potter series, to describe couples who were engaged in prolonged kissing, or as we sometimes say where I come from, ‘canoodling.’ Another good word is ‘kerfuffle,’ a Briticism for a…
The Story Reading Ape
5 Tips For Successful Publishing And Book Marketing. Lessons Learned From The Independent Author Conference. – by Joanna Penn… November 15, 2018
on The Creative Penn: I’m just back from the Independent Author Conference in Philadelphia. Here are some of my thoughts from the trip in this solo show: People don’t buy books, publishing wide is more than just retail, tips for being a better publisher, strategy is what you DON’T do, plus, learn what you need […]
The Story Reading Ape

The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.

Reviews are the life-blood of sales on Amazon – and all of my books are anaemic! #narrowboat #England November 14, 2018
The latest, Cheerio, and thanks for the apocalypse, does have reviews – two stunning and much-appreciated reviews, one on Amazon “UK” … More
Ian Hutson
Lashings of ginger beer, lashings of rain and lashings of wind last lashing night #narrowboat #England November 10, 2018
There’s something special about being on your boat, in your cabin, under the blankets, with a hefty mug of cocoa … More
Ian Hutson

Joan Reeves: Slingwords

Writing Blurb Like Falling Off A Logline November 15, 2018
Good morning! Today's post is for you writers out there whether you're a wannabe or a writer who's finished a manuscript and wonders what to do when someone says: "What's it about?"What's It AboutThat's something readers want to know as well as editors and agents.As a pro writer, you need the skill of being able […]
Joan Reeves
Please Don't Spam My Blog November 14, 2018
I was short of time this morning, but I saw I had a lot of spam comments.I took a few minutes to check to see if there were any legitimate comments out of the 87--that's right, 87!!-- comments that had been posted since yesterday.Nope. Not a single legit comment. Delete. Delete. Delete--every single one.Dear Spam […]
Joan Reeves

WASP Final Flight

Lucile Doll Wise, 43-7 | August 2, 2018 August 17, 2018
"Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP. They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area. But I didn’t wait for that. I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up. And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]
buglegirl
Jean McCreery, 44-W-10. |. May 10, 2018 July 20, 2018
"My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five. I loved it! I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella. This was less than successful..." WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]
buglegirl

The Authors’ Billboard

Love, Christmas 2: Miracle on Christmas Tree Street by Alicia Street November 15, 2018
My story in the Authors’ Billboard bestselling boxed set Love, Christmas – Movies You Love is based on the holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street. I love the way it blends down-to-earth reality together with the magical elements of Christmas. A personal reason this has always been a favorite movie of mine is because my […]
Alicia Street
When Characters Find Their Truth for Christmas @mimisgang1 November 13, 2018
Because my mom was wildly infatuated with Bing Crosby as a tween, we always watched his movies together during ‘she and me times’, especially during the Christmas season – Including her favorite, Holiday Inn, filmed in 1942. In this famous flick, the lead character Jim Hardy is played by Mom’s crush Bing Crosby – his […]
Susan Jean Ricci

Debra Lynn Dadd

Thanksgiving Turkey 2018 November 6, 2018
Last year I wrote a long post about all the different choices we have for Thanksgiving turkeys. After doing this research I decided to purchase a locally-grown heritage turkey from a 4H project and wrote about that experience as well at My Thanksgiving Organic Heritage Turkey—A Shining Example of a Toxic Free Product. This […]
Debra Lynn Dadd
New Study Shows Organic Food Really Does Reduce Risk of Cancer November 6, 2018
There are many lists on the internet about why you should choose organic food. They say things like No synthetic pesticides No GMOs No herbicides like glyphosate No sewage sludge fertilizer No obesogens that can make you fat And more. But now there is a new study from France in which a team of […]
Debra Lynn Dadd

BloominThyme

Blotch Leafminer November 10, 2018
My basil seem to have succumb to the infamous blotch leafminer. At first, I thought I had a fungus problem such as leaf spot. But upon closer inspection, it appeared different than usual. Different enough, that I decided to run a brief search for similar images. Mind you, I’m not 100% certain this is the […]
gardenfrisk
Las Vegas Farmer’s Market for Students November 4, 2018
It seems the School Garden Farmer’s Market concept has caught on! And in a very big way for students in Las Vegas. Wow. “The Clark County Government Center will host the largest school garden farmer’s market on Nov. 8 with 400 students from 40 schools participating. Students will run the market themselves, selling school garden-grown fruits, […]
gardenfrisk

National Day Calendar

November 15, 2018 – NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAY – GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT – AMERICA RECYCLES DAY – NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY – NATIONAL SPICY HERMIT COOKIE DAY – NATIONAL BUNDT DAY – NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH DAY – NATIONAL RAISIN BRAN CEREAL DAY November 15, 2018
The post November 15, 2018 – NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAY – GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT – AMERICA RECYCLES DAY – NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY – NATIONAL SPICY HERMIT COOKIE DAY – NATIONAL BUNDT DAY – NATIONAL RURAL HEALTH DAY – NATIONAL RAISIN BRAN CEREAL DAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.
Doug Philp

Limecello

SNAHM = Smithsonian Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2018
Hi friends! So I guess ALBTALBS is in partial hiatus – not really planned but it happened and is how things will probably be for the foreseeable future. HOWEVER I do want to note that November is Native American/First Nations Heritage Month! If anyone is interested in or willing to write a guest post or […]
Limecello
Release Day Guest K.M. Jackson Discusses & Shares an Exclusive Excerpt of “As Good as the First Time” October 30, 2018
Hi friends! I’m so excited to welcome back K.M. Jackson, who has a new book out today! She’s absolutely fabulous, and I’m thrilled we get her on her release day too! 😀 Extra bonus, she’s provided ALBTALBS with an exclusive excerpt! *fist pump* AS GOOD AS THE FIRST TIME K.M. Jackson Ladies Night Though As Good […]
Limecello

A Redleg’s Rides

A new battery for Scarlett and lunchtime ride's views of Mount Evans November 14, 2018
Went to start Scarlett's engine at around 9AM for a quick ride to snap some pics of Mount Evans while the conditions were clear....but when I pressed the starter button all I heard underneath the seat was a "klunk".Dammit.No lights whatsoever when the ignition switch was on, and I noticed the voltmeter (which is hooked […]
dom chang
23rd Anniversary and a Snow Ride November 12, 2018
Today marks 23 years since my loving wife Martha and I got married at my parent's home in California.Yes folks, she's put up with me for 23 years, the woman should be sainted!Here's a pic of the happy day, what the photo doesn't show was the nervous tic I had on my right eye....I am […]
dom chang

Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo

Songs of the Stone: Edge and Point… November 15, 2018
* Now every fifth year in the land of Erinn games, between the provinces of Meath and Connacht, were held. One year, a contestant known as Mac Duff brought with him to those games, his two fine sons. Both mighty … Continue reading →
Sue Vincent
Thursday photo prompt: Shadows #writephoto November 15, 2018
Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt. If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed and I usually share something about the … Continue reading →
Sue Vincent

Medal of Honor Monday

Gen. Dunford on the Fight Against Violent Extremism October 23, 2018
At his third Chiefs of Defense conference, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said it’s not about winning the war against violent extremism - it’s about winning peace. Read More
Katie Lange
TRICARE Dental & Vision Plan Changes October 22, 2018
Part 4: DoD beneficiaries enrolled in the soon-to-be-ending TRICARE Retiree Dental Program now have access to FEDVIP for 2019 dental and vision coverage. Read More
Katie Lange

907 Updates December 17, 2016

Delanceyplace.com

Bob Mayer

Hugh’s Views & News

Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

I didn’t have my glasses on…

Legends of Windemere

Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

Bluebird of Bitterness

Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing

Positively Present

The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.

Joan Reeves: Slingwords

SassyZenGirl

WASP Final Flight

World United Music

Stump the Bookseller

Ana’s Attic

The Authors’ Billboard

eReaderLove

Instafreebie

Shorpy

Kim’s Shopping

Thoroughly Reviewed

Whimpulsive

Debra Lynn Dadd

BloominThyme

The Nerdy Farm Wife

Damndelicious

Foodimentary

National Day Calendar

Recipe Tin Eats

Limecello

A Redleg’s Rides

Lorie Smith Schaefer

Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo

Medal of Honor Monday