Music January 30, 2017

Today's selection -- from A History of American Sports in 100 Objects by Cait Murphy. The incomparable Roberto Clemente: "[Roberto] Clemente died on New Year's Eve in 1972, taking supplies from his home in Puerto Rico to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. In 1973 the game's award for charitable work was named after him in honor of his death and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Can you guess what Toby and Austin were on the lookout for?

All aboard the music time machine. Continuing the story from 1988, with my guest the author and writer Sacha Black.

We can classify most poetry into two groups: form poetry and free verse. Free verse is a style of poetry that doesn’t adhere to any structure; the poet is free to write lines and stanzas of varying lengths and meter, with or without rhymes. Form poetry, on the other hand, adheres to a specific structure, […]

Will your reader immerse themselves in your crime novel’s setting? Will the world you’ve built make sense, even if it’s a work of fantasy? And is it coherent? If you’re not sure, create a wiki. A world-building wiki will help you keep track of your novel’s environment and the rules that govern it. And that […]

what a lovely little place discovered on a walk in the woods nestled beneath the old trees resting on a blanket of the softest pine needles open to all who happen by who lives here? — “when you’re wide open, the world is a good place.” -sharon salzberg           — nichols […]

Heroes don’t only face external forces, which is something we all know.  Yet, many authors stick to the easier issues like arrogance, stubbornness, doubt, and anger.  These are emotional obstacles that we all face, but they don’t always fall into … Continue reading →

Jessica Norrie interviews author Jennie Ensor about her book The Girl in his Eyes… this is what Jessica has to say in her introduction and I do recommend that you head over read the entire interview. Fortune favours the brave I … Continue reading →

I’ve decided buying a new phone is a lot like buying a new car. Three days ago H and I decided we “needed” new cell phones. Of course we wanted all the new bells and whistles. New technology was calling our names. I’m still trying to justify this by the fact that Our phones are […]

Love it or hate it, the holiday season is nearly upon us, which means, for many, it's time to stress about that gift-giving list of friends, family, teachers, helpers, etc. I stressed so hard this year that I'm nearly done with my list! I absolutely hate leaving things to the last moment, especially when it […]

Lo, baddery. Low baddery. There are six robots aboard nb Cardinal Wolsey that are designed to do nought but sniff … More

The latest, Cheerio, and thanks for the apocalypse, does have reviews – two stunning and much-appreciated reviews, one on Amazon “UK” … More

During the holidays, parents, children, and grandchildren get together--and bring their emotional baggage with them.A lot of people have trouble with familial relationships during the holidays. The old hurts, anger, and grudges rise to the surface very quickly.Even the most balanced person can fly off the handle sometimes when a seemingly innocuous remark is made.We're […]

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 […]

Social Media have become a dominating force in our lives over the past decade.  Just look at these mind-blowing statistics: The average person has 5 social media accounts The average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes per day on social media Facebook has over 1.4 billion users 50% of all Internet users are on Facebook […]

"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 […]

Welcome to Episode 59 of the Minstral Show!Three great sets of music coming up on the 59th episode of Minstral show featuring; The Perfects, Whispering Sons, Everything Fades, Blkk Bones, The Steams, Dave Kerzner, Galahad, Yuki Murata, Kikagaku Moyo and Chris de Burgh.More than just a podcast, World United Music has emerged to bring you […]

Written before 1990.  It is a standard length children's story (circa 100 pages or more) about a group of children.  The first part of the story they have a playful time in a castle and a moat etc...  It is … Continue reading →

Can't wait to read this book

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 […]

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 […]

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We 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 genres! Contemporary […]

January 1941. "Textile mill working all night in Lowell, Massachusetts." Acetate negative by Jack Delano for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.

It’s that time of year!  Everyone is about to give thanks. So, let’s talk turkey about why I’m thankful. I’m thankful that Oprah Winfrey just released her annual list of her favorite things. I wait all year to see what Oprah has on her list so I can make my Christmas wish list. Oprah’s Favorite […]

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  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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

These relaxing DIY lavender bath bombs get their pretty natural color from purple Brazilian clay and delightful scent from pure lavender essential oil. The shea (or mango) butter helps to hold the bath bomb together, without the need for a lot of added witch hazel. If shea or mango butter isn’t available, a mixture of […]

This is simply the most perfect gravy for your Thanksgiving turkey using pan drippings! So rich, so smooth and so easy! I promised you a gravy recipe, didn’t I? I always keep my promises. Plus, this isn’t just any ordinary turkey gravy recipe. Nope. This is the world’s easiest, quickest, less-than-2o-minute recipe conveniently using the pan drippings […]

Happy National Fast Food Day   Here are today’s five things to know about fast food: During the early 1900s, the hamburger was thought to be polluted, unsafe to eat, and food for the poor. Street carts, not restaurants, typically served them. Every month, approximately nine out of 10 American children visit a McDonald’s restaurant. […]

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The biggest feasting holiday of the year is upon us! Whether you’re cooking for 2 or 20, here’s a collection of my very best Thanksgiving recipes to make this your best ever! I’ll be...  Read More » The post Thanksgiving Recipes Index appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.

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 […]

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 […]

Fiona and I rode out past Parker and Franktown to the back entrance to Castlewood Canyon State Park.  I'd recently adjusted the butterfly plates on her carburetors and was testing out the new settings then required on the idle air mixture screws. Note:  Started the ride with the idle air mixture screws at 3/4 turns out […]

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 […]

Time for everyone to take a breath and honor that which unites us.

* …One day Sweet-Mouthed-Maeve went to the well of Uran Garad for water. She was carrying a small bronze cup in her hand which she dipped into the well. The maggot, Gobble, swam into Maeve’s cup, and every colour there … Continue reading →

I drove into a landscape lit by a rainbow, with crows and kites wheeling overhead, their wings carrying them into the light. I remembered the legends and stories associated with those ribbons in the sky that seem to emanate from … Continue reading →

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

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