Images June 04, 2018

Today's selection -- from The Amusement Park by Stephen M. Silverman. In the late 1800s, Atlantic City became the nation's playground, with the country's first boardwalk, first amusement piers, and a melting pot of Germans, Irish and Italians and more: "Atlantic City's Boardwalk ... 'became a stage,' said James Lilliefors, who made a study of America's boardwalks, 'a […]

Today's encore selection -- from "O Muse! You Do Make Things Difficult!" by Diane Ackerman. Famous writers and their odd ways of writing: "Dame Edith Sitwell used to lie in an open coffin for a while before she began her day's writing. When I mentioned this macabre bit of gossip to a poet friend, he said acidly, […]

When 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 […]

This is a stack of close to $700 worth of information, courses, and other material bundled together for less than $50. Yes, I purchased one because there’s a lot of good information in it. It’s available for only one week starting today, 9/10. There is definitely material in here that you will find useful. Ever […]

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on Anne R. Allen: When I did my first agent pitch session with my then co-writer, I was so nervous I thought my clothes would break out in wrinkles! You can read a lot about how to do the elevator pitch but no one tells you how to manage the session itself. There are things you […]

on Jane Friedman: Today’s guest post is by author and nonfiction writing coach After 20 years of teaching writing, I continue to be amazed at the transformation that occurs for writers of memoir. The process of sifting through the pivotal events of one’s life to shape them into a cohesive narrative enables writers to step […]

after a fun afternoon  and wonderful evening spent visiting and playing grandies are tired and tucked in when suddenly the tears come missing mom and dad and after a story, Kleenex, hugs, a visit from the cat, and a goodnight call to mom everyone settles in for the night including bunny  does it get any […]

(Okay.  I moved this from September 1st to the 15th because I forgot about all of the October post stuff I had set up.  Sorry about any confusion.) About a week and a half ago, I was talking to someone … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Retired? No one told me!: Just in case you missed any posts this week…Or if you like to do what I do and that’s snuggled down in your favourite chair and have a read…They are all here…

I 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 […]

Today 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 […]

Not a heavy frost, I’ll grant you, but a frost this morning nonetheless. So that’s it then. Polar bears at … More

I didn’t know whether to laugh or to regurgitate my supper. Sometime during the night last night-  I have no … More

How about a tip on how to store onions in the refrigerator where they're always ready to use in recipes?Onions are hard to store in a refrigerator because they tend to stink up the entire fridge. Whatever else you have stored in the fridge will reek of onion too.I came up with this solution several […]

Last night I watched The Sapphires, a new release on Netflix. You can also find it on Amazon Video.The Sapphires is a 2012 Australian musical comedy-drama movie based on a 2004 stage play of the same name.Loosely based on a true story, the story is about 4 indigenous Australian women, Gail (portrayed by Deborah Mailman), […]

********* 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 […]

"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 […]

"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 […]

The 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 […]

I 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 →

Long Shot: A Hoops Novel by Kennedy Ryan Narrated by Sean Crisden and Jo Raylan Emotional Sports Romance. Standalone in a Related Series. I finished reading Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan a few weeks ago but have fallen behind on reviews, and honestly, I felt like my words can not do this book justice. Normally […]

Just 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 […]

Ahhhh, 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 […]

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August 1941. "Highway near Havre, Montana." Medium format acetate negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.

Having a child is one of the most beautiful and important things in anyone’s life. However, it should be noted that this is not a walk in the park, and everyone should make sure that they are prepared 100 percent. Everything is a lot easier nowadays because you have access to a lot of sources […]

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The 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 […]

Readers 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 […]

Question 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 […]

So 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 […]

Among 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 […]

Moisturizing, 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 […]

Crowd-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 […]

September 25th is National Quesadilla Day

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These 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... […]

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 the elite warrior […]

Guest 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 […]

September 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 […]

September 10.I displaced to the Pike National Forest area, in the section bounded by CR77 to the south and CR56 to the north.   There are several nice campsites here and the dirt roads aren't too bad for motorhomes.There are several campers in the area, none too close to me based on the site I chose […]

I 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 […]

Reblogged from Smorgasbord, reviews of books by Mary Smith, Bette A. Stevens and Stevie Turner: Welcome to the second of the weekly updates for authors in the Cafe and Bookstore. The first author today with a recent review is Mary … Continue reading →

* The title is a phonetic rendering of the spiritual classic, ‘Tao Te Ching’. A more literal rendering would be, ‘How of the King’, or even ‘Way of the King’. All of which is quite widely known. A little less … Continue reading →