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Kings River Life Magazine
Jarret, A Diamond in the Ruff
FROM THE December 16 ISSUE
IN THE Animal Rescue Adventures SECTION
by Lee Juslin
Jarret is either a Schnauzer mix or, what dog people call, a natural Schnauzer, because his ears have not been docked and are floppy. The tail, however, has been docked. At about three years old, Jarret has been with NY/NJ Scottie rescue for one year. He was pulled from a New York City shelter that determined he was a Scottie so they called NY/NJ Scottie Rescue.
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Two More Christmas Mysteries By Kathi Daley
IN THE December 16 ISSUE
FROM THE 2017 Articles,
Kathleen Costa,
Mysteryrat’s Maze SECTIONS
by Kathleen Costa
This week we have 3 more Christmas mysteries by Kathi Daley-Fourth Victim: A Writers’ Retreat Mystery and The Christmas Letter: A Tess and Tilly Mystery in this post, and Reindeer Roundup in a separate post with a guest post by Kathi. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win either print or kindle copies of both of these books, and links to purchase them from Amazon.
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A California Online Magazine with Local Focus and Global Appeal
Talk Tuesday: What Is Your Dream Place To Live? House Hunters? | Bob Mayer
My wife looked at me the other day and said “A boy from the Bronx shouldn’t end up in this house.” The one to the right we’re currently renting. To the left is the view of t…
Talk Tuesday: What Is Your Dream Place To Live? House Hunters? | Bob Mayer
Weeknd Update – The Ten Things I Liked This Week August 2017 Edition | Whimpulsive
Ten Things I Liked This Week August 2017I started doing Ten Things I Liked This Week in June of 2015 and it’s definitely become my favorite monthly post. I love adding to my list throughout the week.Here are ten things I liked this week:1. Dogs who want to save their owners
Weeknd Update – The Ten Things I Liked This Week August 2017 Edition | Whimpulsive
eWillys Alaska or Rust
A great group shot out front of Todd & Diana Penney’s business Dalex Auto Services. We really appreciate their hospitality! Todd is seen to the far left.
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Once more with feeling– my blog has moved but – Bob Mayer
I’ve been unable so far to move the followers from this blog to that blog.
So here’s the new one– click on my name below. Part of my new web site. Also, I have lots planned for the blog with Survival Monday, Talk Tuesday, and Cool Gus posting on Saturday. And other stuff.
McSweeney’s Internet TendencyJune, 2017
McSweeney’s Internet Tendency: publishing daily humor almost every day since 1998.
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Delanceyplace.com
- the order that led to the american revolution -- 9/17/19 September 17, 2019Today's selection -- from Voyagers to the West by Bernard Bailyn. By the late 1700s, the trickle of immigrants from Britain to America had turned into a flood, depopulating many British villages and adversely impacting the rental income of powerful British landowners. The British blamed the availability of so much land in America, which brought […]
- japan was going to take over the world -- 9/16/19 September 16, 2019Today's selection -- from A Brief History of Doom by Richard Vague. In the 1980s and early 1990s, many Americans thought Japan was going to surpass the United States to become the world's largest economy, and some even arranged Japanese language lessons for their children to prepare them for a new world order: "In 2016, […]
Bob Mayer
- Lawyers, Guns and Money publishes; New York Minute (free today only) September 16, 2019To celebrate the publication of Lawyers, Guns and Money today, I’ve put New York Minute for free today, 16 Sept. Also free is Burners. The pre-order for the third book in the series, coming out in December, is also live. Walk on the Wild Side. Also, today is the last day for the Off the […]Bob
- Trojan Warrior– An Attempt To Make a “Super” Soldier September 11, 2019When I was in 10th Special Forces, we tried a program that was called Trojan Warrior. 2 A-Teams were chosen to participate in this, while my team took all the tests, but didn’t get the training, as the measuring mark. Those teams were taught meditation, proper diet, biofeedback and more. They had sports experts come […]Bob
Hugh’s Views & News
- How Not To Kill Time September 16, 2019Why does time seem to go faster as we grow older? Continue readingHugh's Views and News
- 5 Ways I’ve Become A Better Blogger September 10, 2019What could you do to become a better blogger? These are the five actions I've taken. Continue readingHugh's Views and News
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Writing’s Secret Formula: How to Write Stories That Matter – by Daryl Rothman… September 17, 2019on Helping Writers become Authors: Writing is magic,” notes Stephen King, the most prolific author in history, “as much the water of life as any other creative art. The water is free. So drink. Drink and be filled up.” I concur, so much so that it is the featured quote on my website. But is […]The Story Reading Ape
- How to use round brackets (parentheses) in fiction writing – by Louise Harnby… September 17, 2019Round brackets, or parentheses, crop up less frequently than many punctuation symbols in fiction writing, but that doesn’t mean we must ban them. This post explores two ways to make them work effectively. Continue reading HEREThe Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- juice. September 17, 2019after a breakfast with the grandies sandwiches, coleslaw, hash browns, pancakes, and juice talk turned to our worst juices tomato. lemon. ‘mine is hot dog juice, i tried it.’ yes, you win. — “what is all this juice and all this joy?” -gerard manley hopkinsbeth
Legends of Windemere
- Path of Heroes Sestina September 16, 2019(A sestina is a 7 stanza poem. The first 6 stanzas have 6 lines where the final word of each line is used in each position once. It ends with a 3 line stanza with two of the words in … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Health Column – Major Organs and systems of the body – The Female Reproductive System Part One – Sally Cronin September 17, 2019I repeat this series in particular every year, in the hopes that those who are new to the blog will find it interesting and useful. I worked with couples who were planning on getting pregnant and it was important that … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- You’ll stop when I say you can stop September 17, 2019 bluebird of bitterness
- Monday chuckles September 16, 2019 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- College Football Season Has Officially Begun… August 31, 2019I find myself, today, looking up the football schedule for the University of South Carolina. We’ve always been a LSU family because H went to school there. It doesn’t hurt that I’m from Louisiana. Then…Andrew decided to go to Troy State University to pursue his college career. That’s when he became a part of The […]Elle Knowles
Positively Present
- 36 Truths from 36 Years August 23, 2019Today I turn 36! Age is just a number, they say, and the older I get, the more I realize the truth in that statement. With every year, I feel both changed and exactly the same. There are parts of me that will always be and there are parts that will shift over time. One […]positively present
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Frost on my cratch… 14/09/2019. #narrowboat #boating September 14, 2019Not a heavy frost, I’ll grant you, but a frost this morning nonetheless. So that’s it then. Polar bears at … MoreIan Hutson
- Will you walk into my parlour?’ said the Spider to the Fly. #narrowboat #boating September 12, 2019I didn’t know whether to laugh or to regurgitate my supper. Sometime during the night last night- I have no … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Link Love: Romance Gems Giveaway September 16, 2019Romance Gems, my group blog, is having a great Giveaway in September so I'm sending some Link Love their way.It's all about getting back to you as an individual, not just a parent taking care of the kids on summer vacation.So the prizes in the September Back to School? Back to YOU! Giveaway are sure […]Joan Reeves
- Wisdom for Today: Change September 15, 2019Life is change. How many times have you heard that?I was at a party Friday night, and a friend and I were talking about some things happening in our community that are unsettling and puzzling.I think one of the problems is that change is coming with the election of new officials. This change means following […]Joan Reeves
SassyZenGirl
- The Amazing CAPE PENINSULA – Breathtaking Scenic Ocean Drives, Penguins & the Cape of Good Hope April 3, 2019********* The Cape Peninsula and Western Cape region are absolutely breathtaking! I especially love the turquoise waters that are so typical for the Cape scenery. You can instantly recognize this region just by that color – that’s how special it is! A Road Trip Around the Cape Peninsula One of the most fun things to do […]Gundi Gabrielle
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 […]Unknown
- 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 […]Unknown
World United Music
- The Minstral Show – (Episode 075) September 2, 2019The Minstral Show – (Episode 075) Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century. Today’s episode brings you great new music by The Rembrandts, James Parker, Smoke Stack Rhino, Peter Buffett, The Claim, Gandalf’s Fist and Fink; along with exceptional […]Stewart
Stump the Bookseller
- 331M: Deathwatch meets The Most Dangerous Game September 13, 2019I read this YA book in the mid to late 70’s. It is definitely NOT Deathwatch or The Most Dangerous Game but it has similarities to both. A man is being hunted by another man – I think simply because … Continue reading →admin
Ana’s Attic
- Lessons From a One Night Stand by Piper Rayne September 15, 2019Lessons from a One Night Stand (The Baileys Book 1) by Piper Rayne Narrated by Tanya Eby and Tim Paige 1st Standalone in a closely related series. I had Lessons from a One Night Stand by Piper Rayne on my TBR list for a while and just couldn’t get to it, so I was thrilled […]Ana's Attic
The Authors’ Billboard
- Christmas at Mistletoe Lodge #mgtab @natalieann121 September 15, 2019Just 99 cents! Benefits St. Jude Hospital! NY Times, USA Today, & Award-Winning Romance Authors bring you the HEA Box Set of the Season! 10 NEW BOOKS to warm your heart and curl your toes! Each novel in this sweet to steamy romance set has a Mistletoe Lodge, none the same, but all magical, Christmasy […]Natalie Ann
- Fall in love! #mgtab September 11, 2019Ahhhh, as much as I adore summer and can never get enough of the lovely warm months in my cold hemisphere, there is something about falling into autumn that is lovely too. The crisp air is invigorating, and the excitement of the kids going to back to school is contagious. I always feel ready to […]Ev Bishop
eReaderLove
- $20 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway October 4, 2015We are excited to give away an Amazon Gift Card worth $20 to one of our lucky visitors. We will be doing many more of these in the future. This is the first one we have done in a while. To enter, please follow the instructions on the giveaway app below. Good luck! a Rafflecopter […]Murphy
Instafreebie
- See It First: Allison Rose, John-Clement Gallo, and Amy Sumida June 27, 2019We love introducing Prolific Works readers to great stories and big ideas. Take a chance on new authors and try great stories from old favorites. See it first every day with Prolific Works and be free to discover authors you’ll love. We’re thrilled to share the latest and greatest from our teen and young adult […]Dalia Sadaka
Shorpy
- Rancho Glutinous: 1941 September 17, 2019August 1941. "Harvesting wheat with combines on Schnitzler Corporation ranch at Froid, Montana. There are about 2,800 acres on this part of the ranch and they are getting over forty bushels to the acre. It is one of the largest wheat ranches in the West." Medium format acetate negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the […]Dave
Kim’s Shopping
- Best Budget Anniversary Gift Ideas September 16, 2019The best anniversary gifts do not need to cost a lot of money. Gifts that are meaningful hold as much importance as monetary value, particularly if you have spent time and effort to find the perfect gift. Your anniversary is a celebration of the two of you as a couple, so a gift could be […]Sarah Paulsen
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Best Packing Cubes September 14, 2019Top 10 Packing Cubes Packing Cubes Buying Guide There are many benefits to using packing cubes. Below, we have listed many of the benefits...Sarah Lytle
Whimpulsive
- Weekend Update – The Things I Liked This Week – September 15, 2019 September 15, 2019The Things I Liked This Week August 4, 2019 I started doing The Things I Liked This Week in June 2015 and it’s definitely become my favorite regular post. I love adding to my list throughout the week. Here are the things I liked this week: 1. Remu the Cheetah Companion Dog The Cincinnati Zoo […]suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- Is IKEA Furniture Non-toxic? September 10, 2019Readers often ask if IKEA furniture is non-toxic. As is often the case when searching for non-toxic products, the answer is not a simple yes or no. In general, IKEA is a good first place to start when looking for affordable items with lower levels of toxicity because the company has long been committed to […]Lisa Powers
- Is This Acrylic Lamp Toxic? September 10, 2019Question from Miriam I generally try to avoid acrylic but my son would really like this lamp for his room that is acrylic. Would you consider this non-toxic? The description says: Expertly crafted of acrylic and iron. Metal parts are finished in Satin Nickel. On/off switch located on clear cord. Shade is included and exterior […]Lisa Powers
BloominThyme
- Hot Pepper Plant September 13, 2019So I’m officially jealous of the Eustis High School hot pepper plant. I grow lots of peppers–hot, sweet and Hungarian–and my plants have NEVER grown larger than 18″ in height. Ever. Imagine my surprise when I visited the high school this week to discover this enormous pepper plant! I stopped. Blinked. And double-checked the fruit […]gardenfrisk
- Vegetable Gardening with Pressure-Treated Lumber? August 8, 2019Among homeowners, there has been some debate over using pressure-treated lumber when building raised beds for the home vegetable garden, specifically regarding the safety of our food consumption. As a mother, I completely understand the concern. I’m an organic gardener because I want the best for my family–no toxic chemicals, pesticides, GMOs, etc. While my […]gardenfrisk
The Nerdy Farm Wife
- Coffee Rose Undereye Serum (Botanical Skin Care Recipe) September 13, 2019Moisturizing, astringent, and stimulating to circulation, this all-natural undereye serum can be helpful for dark circles and puffy skin. The recipe was discovered within the pages of the Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book. Created as a companion to the Herbal Academy’s lovely Botanical Skin Care Course, the recipe book is also sold separately on their […]Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife
Damndelicious
- Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese September 15, 2019Crowd-pleasing mac and cheese made on a sheet pan! Perfectly cheesy + creamy with the maximum amount of crunchy bits. MIND BLOWN. No one could sit still the day that we were shooting and testing this recipe. NOPE. We all sat there, hoping to get this shot in 10 seconds. That way, we could all […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Foodimentary
- September 25th is National Quesadilla Day* September 3, 2019September 25th is National Quesadilla DayJohn-Bryan Hopkins
National Day Calendar
- September 17, 2019 – NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS DAY – NATIONAL IT PROFESSIONALS DAY – CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY – NATIONAL APPLE DUMPLING DAY – NATIONAL MONTE CRISTO DAY September 17, 2019The post September 17, 2019 – NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS DAY – NATIONAL IT PROFESSIONALS DAY – CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY – NATIONAL APPLE DUMPLING DAY – NATIONAL MONTE CRISTO DAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.Doug Philp
Recipe Tin Eats
- Lamb Koftas with Yoghurt Dressing September 15, 2019These Lamb Koftas are a long standing personal favourite Middle Eastern recipe! Made with lamb mince (ground lamb) and a hefty dose of spices, the smell when this is cooking is intoxicating! You’ll be surprised how many of the spices you already have for this Lamb Koftas recipe – they’re pantry standards. Stuff these in warm... […]Nagi
Limecello
- Redux Review: The Harp of Kings by Juliet Marillier September 7, 2019The Harp of Kings by Juliet Marillier High fantasy released by Penguin on September 3, 2019 Eighteen-year-old Liobhan is a powerful singer and an expert whistle player. Her brother has a voice to melt the hardest heart, and is a rare talent on the harp. But Liobhan’s burning ambition is to join the elite warrior […]Babs
- Release Day Guest Review: The Harp of Kings by Juliet Marillier September 3, 2019Guest review of The Harp of Kings by Juliet Marillier High fantasy released by Penguin on September 3, 2019 Eighteen-year-old Liobhan is a powerful singer and an expert whistle player. Her brother has a voice to melt the hardest heart, and is a rare talent on the harp. But Liobhan’s burning ambition is to join […]Limecello
A Redleg’s Rides
- A Gathering in Key West, Days 1 and 2 September 17, 2019September 15Flew from Denver to Fort Lauderdale to meet with college friends. Eventually, I will also reunite with one more college friend down in Key West, FL. Otto, Lee and I will all be turning 60 within a month of each other's birthdays soon so we decided to do a joint celebration in Key West.I […]redlegsrides
- Uraling along Lost Creek September 13, 2019September 12Woke to temperatures in the low 40s, a tad chilly as I'd not run the catalytic heater. Slept fine, but getting out from under the covers proved difficult until my bladder declared it was time.Waited till the temperatures were above 50 degress (barely) and headed out on Fiona to check out the end of […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Remembering the day the world changed September 11, 2019I wrote this column eighteen years ago. It was originally published in The Nevada Appeal on September 26, 2001 My Own Battlefields in This New War “It’s awful here. BUT I’M ALIVE,” our older daughter finally wrote in response to one of my frantic emails. She had moved to New York City just six days […]Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom September 11, 2019 Lorie Smith Schaefer
Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
- ‘Fire!’ and separate tables! ~ Joy Lennick September 17, 2019Reblogged from Joy Lennick: ‘Fire!’ and separate tables! Or the everyday life of a hotelier… We were still wondering about our quirky guest, nicknamed “Dr.Strangeglove,” but gradually life showed us a more mundane face, and as it was then winter, … Continue reading →Sue Vincent
- Out-running the Rule… September 17, 2019* … With all this in mind, It becomes increasingly difficult not to grow inordinately ‘suspicious’ of letters. * A lot of people strive for ‘letters’ after their name, either believing, or having been told, or both, that this represents … Continue reading →Sue Vincent