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- nixon tries to deport john lennon -- 5/24/19 May 24, 2019Today's selection -- from The Walrus & the Elephants: John Lennon's Years of Revolution by James A. Mitchell. When Richard Nixon learned of John Lennon's brief association with the radical political activist Jerry Rubin, he feared Lennon would use his influence and resources to sway young voters away from Nixon, so he enlisted FBI director J. Edgar Hoover in an attempt […]
- audrey hepburn and the nazis -- 5/23/19 May 23, 2019Today's encore selection -- from Audrey Hepburn: A Charmed Life by Robyn Karney. Edda Van Heemstra, who changed her name to Audrey Hepburn and went on to become one of Hollywood's greatest movie stars, was 10 years old and living in Holland when the Nazis invaded. She was from a very well-to-do family and was […]
Bob Mayer
- Your Voice as a Writer: Point of View May 22, 2019Honestly, this is the hardest topic to discuss or teach. For example, I wrote New York Minute in omniscient, translucent, single character. Right. Got it? What I mean is I wrote in omniscient voice, which is different than third person, but following only one character, my protagonist Will Kane. The translucent means I was behind […]Bob
- Survival 1: Forward by Bob’s Wife: A Procrastinator and Believer in Making Luck Backwards May 20, 2019This is the first of a series of posts on Monday about survival. Task One: Mild: Get two cases of bottled water for each person in your household. By Deb: If you’re like me, you don’t buy books about surviving things. Why? Probably because you think that you won’t survive them anyway, so why bother? […]Bob
Hugh’s Views & News
- Weekend Music Share – I Hear You Now – Jon And Vangelis May 25, 2019Welcome back to Weekend Music Share: The place where everyone is welcome to share their favourite piece of music or song. This week, share a song or piece of music that helps you relax. Continue readingHugh's Views and News
- 7 Ways To Get More Visitors To Your Blog #ThrowBackThursday May 23, 2019Originally published in August 2018, here are seven methods I still use to get more visitors and readers to my blog. Continue readingHugh's Views and News
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Book Promo – PreOrder the ‘Do No Harm’ BOXSET for 99c/99p… May 26, 2019DO NO HARM is an extraordinary, limited collection of medical thrillers written by USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Amazon best-selling authors. You can order it now for .99! Do you crave reading books with nail-biting suspense, twisted plots and great characters who get caught up in whirlwinds of crime, deception and lies? Do you […]The Story Reading Ape
- How to Plan a Book Reading That Delights Your Audience – by James Navé and Allegra Huston… May 26, 2019on Jane Friedman site: When you’re nervous about reading in public, you tend to picture the audience as the enemy, distant and judgmental, just waiting for you to mess up. If you think about this for a moment, you’ll realize that it’s an illusion born of fear. In fact, your audience wants to love you […]The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- collective. May 26, 2019part of the lake house crew of friends worked together to create a solution involving the installation of a new dock with 2 sets of waders 4 people with different ideas 8 hands myriad tools and in the end success. — “the shape and solutions of the future rely totally on the […]ksbeth
Legends of Windemere
- Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – #PotLuck – #Poetry – Fear by Charles E. Yallowitz.. May 25, 2019Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine: Welcome to the series of Posts from Your Archives, where bloggers put their trust in me. In this series, I dive into a blogger’s archives and select four posts to share here to my…Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives -#PotLuck -The Auditions: Part Three – Blow Into The Paper Bag by Jane Risdon May 26, 2019Welcome to the Posts from Your Archives, where bloggers put their trust in me. In this series, I dive into a blogger’s archives and select four posts to share here to my audience. If you would like to know how … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Sunday musical offering May 26, 2019 bluebird of bitterness
- Caturday funnies May 25, 2019 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Juggling Life May 16, 2019Juggling so much that is going on right now I’ve neglected my blog! Can anyone else relate to that? It was a wild week last week. Andrew graduated from grad school at Lee University and has accepted a great graduate assistantship to further his education at the University of South Carolina. Who would have known […]Elle Knowles
Positively Present
- Thought-Tinters: 8 Things That Impact Your Thinking May 20, 2019Get the print here! Whenever I do interviews, one of the questions I get asked most frequently is, "If you could give out one piece of advice, what would it be?" It's a tough one to answer, but my instinct is almost always to say, "Pay attention to your thoughts." It sounds like simple (or […]positively present
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Un-supermarket un-syndrome, with proper Bank Holiday weather #narrowboat #boating #England May 26, 2019Yep, that’s me, moored in splendid isolation. Just to prove that Supermarket Car-Park Syndrome does sometimes work in reverse, there were … MoreIan Hutson
- Someone’s doormat around my propeller #narrowboat #boating May 21, 2019Had a splendid mooch yesterday, about eight miles (as the crow swims) and a couple of locks. Also included one … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Saturday Share: 10 Thrifty Tips to Save Money May 25, 2019How about sharing some easy tips to save you some bucks? Some of these tips will save you some serious bucks.Unlike some thrifty tips, these are actually very easy to do. 1. Instead of dryer sheets, cut a sponge in half. Soak both pieces in a container with 1 cup of liquid fabric softener and […]Joan Reeves
- Review: Lucifer, Seasons 1 - 4 May 24, 2019When Fox canceled Lucifer at the end of Season 3, I wasn't surprised.In fact, I don't know why I even watched Season 3 because Lucifer aka The Devil had generated to a whiny little girl.I didn't watch the TV show at all on Fox. I clicked on episode 1 of season 1 after it appeared […]Joan Reeves
SassyZenGirl
- 5 Steps to Turbo Charge your Book Sales with Facebook & LinkedIn Groups (and how not to mess it up…) March 11, 2018Social 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 […]SassyZenGirl
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
World United Music
- John Sokoloff: A World United Music Interview May 20, 2019Hello everyone, and welcome to World United Music! In today’s interview, we’re going to get into who composer, musician and artist John Sokoloff is, his family history, where he grew up, how his story intertwines with his music and what inspires him to write the music he does.{WUM} - John Sokoloff, hi, and welcome to […]Stewart
Stump the Bookseller
- 327X: A Witch named Delores and a Cat named Footstool May 23, 2019Please tell me title/author of c. 1990 Halloween kid book re: a witch named Delores and Cat named Footstool. Witch remarks, “Stencheroo!” Cat may have a fear of flying.admin
Ana’s Attic
- Inspired by Jessica Florence – Book Review May 25, 2019Inspired by Jessica Florence Contemporary Romance. Standalone. Jessica Florence has written a self-help book disguised as a romance novel. Or is it a romance novel and self-help book all-in-one? Well, I for one, always want to read self-help books, but never do because I would rather read romance, so with INSPIRED by Jessica Florence, I […]Ana's Attic
The Authors’ Billboard
- 10 Best Slow Dance Songs by @JoanReeves #mgtab May 23, 2019I love music and have very eclectic taste. Depending on my mood, I may listen to anything from a Chopin polonaise to “Killing Strangers” by Marilyn Manson to “Moonlight Serenade” by Glenn Miller to “99 Problems” by Hugo. My current favorite songs are several tracks from “Lucifer” like “Being Evil Has a Price” by Heavy […]Joan Reeves
- Here come the Brides! May 18, 2019If June is the month for weddings, doesn’t that mean that May is the month for final preparations? Do you know someone getting ready to get overwhelmed with photographers, floral arrangements, gowns and tuxes (or is it tuxi?), honeymoons and hairdressers? Continue Reading → The post Here come the Brides! appeared first on The Authors' […]Dani Haviland
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: Francesca Riley, Cynthia Hampton, and Kay Cordell May 23, 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
- Old Florida: 1900 May 25, 2019Circa 1900. "Ormond, Florida. Princess Issena at Tomoka landing." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.Dave
Kim’s Shopping
- Cheap But Fun and Romantic Date Ideas May 26, 2019Dating can be stressful. Especially when you are worried impressing your date and also about not hurting your wallet. But according to J. Lo “Love don’t cost a thing”, and sometimes that can actually be true. The secret to affordable dating is thinking outside of the ‘dinner and a movie’ box and getting a bit […]Connie
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Best Allen Wrench Set May 25, 2019Allen Wrench Set Buying Guide There are several things you want to look out for when it comes to purchasing the best set of...Darius Spieth
Whimpulsive
- Weekend Update – Bookish Nostalgia May 2019 May 26, 2019Bookish Nostalgia May 2019 I totally stole this idea from Kay at Kay’s Reading Life. Every month she looks back in her reading records to see what she was reading this month in past years. I decided that would be fun even though my reading spreadsheet doesn’t go back as far as Kay’s records do. […]suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- Totally Non-Toxic Harwood Floors May 9, 2019Question from Marcia Hi Debra, My home has two levels. The upstairs and stairs have subfloor, but the downstairs has a concrete slab. I would love to install solid hardwood, but I can’t figure out what would work for the whole house. I wouldn’t mind nailing, but that won’t work over the concrete slab […]Debra Lynn Dadd
- Feit May 7, 2019Shoes for women and men made with exceptional craftsmanship and materials. “In 2004 FEIT [fight] was born as a response—an evolution of consumerism and production that moves away from volume and excess, and towards quality and sustainability. FEIT footwear is built for longevity, from natural materials via human construction. All FEIT footwear is hand sewn […]Debra Lynn Dadd
BloominThyme
- School Garden Success Stories! May 24, 2019School gardens are more fun than a bucket of worms and a fishing pole. Not only do you get to “play” outdoors, kids can chase bugs, play in the dirt, squirt water and eat. What’s not to love? Oh, yeah. They also provide kids with a wealth of learning opportunities. Play, eat, learn. I call […]gardenfrisk
- What is a Pineberry? May 14, 2019When I first stumbled upon an image of a pineberry, this was my first question. What is that thing? An albino strawberry? A photo-shopped trick image? Nope. They’re real, and totally cool. The pineberry is native to Europe, developed by Dutch horticulturists in the early 21st century. While they remained off our general radar, they […]gardenfrisk
The Nerdy Farm Wife
- Rose Infused Witch Hazel May 10, 2019Soothing roses and anti-inflammatory witch hazel combine in this beautiful rose infused witch hazel – perfect to use as a facial toner, for bug bites, acne, sunburn, varicose veins & more! My roses are in full bloom this week and I’ve been busily preserving them in all sorts of ways! I first made this lovely […]Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife
Damndelicious
- Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs May 25, 2019Olive oil, lemon juice/zest, garlic, Dijon, oregano, thyme. THE BEST marinade ever. Made on the grill or stovetop. SO SO GOOD. I have never ever been so excited to eat grilled chicken. Like really, really, really, really excited where it’s all I can think about, day or night. Where all I want is a plate […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Foodimentary
- 2019 March Food Holidays March 13, 2019Celebrate March Food Holidays National Fresh Celery Month National Noodle Month National Flour Month National Frozen Food Month National Nutrition Month National Peanut Month National Hot Cross Bun Day (Good Friday) National Sauce Month National Caffeine Awareness Month Daily Holidays March 1 National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day – March 2 National Banana Cream Pie Day – […]John-Bryan Hopkins
National Day Calendar
- May 26, 2019 – NATIONAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DAY – NATIONAL PAPER AIRPLANE DAY May 26, 2019 Doug Philp
Recipe Tin Eats
- Reuben Sandwich recipe May 24, 2019A Reuben sandwich is so much more than just another pastrami sandwich. Piled high with warm, fall-apart homemade pastrami, quick sauerkraut recipe, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese, this is a sandwich that’s so good it can make a grown man cry! This recipe is a copycat of the Reuben Sandwiches made famous by Katz’s Deli... […]Nagi
Limecello
- Guest Author Anna Kashina on Romance in Blade Fights + An Exclusive Excerpt of Shadowblade AND a Giveaway! May 21, 2019Hi friends! You might know that [adult] high fantasy romance is totally “my thing.” So when Anna Kashina contacted me about reviewing her upcoming book I was first, pretty starstruck, then [pretty immediately] was like “DOES IT FEATURE ADULT CHARACTERS AND IS THERE ROMANCE?!” And when she answered “yes” I was like “WOULD YOU BE WILLING […]ALBTALBS
- SAPAHM Post: Amara Royce Discusses Helen Hoang’s The Kiss Quotient May 11, 2019Hi friends, so it’s a guest review, I suppose is the best way to describe it. I’m thrilled that Amara Royce contributed this post, and as you might know, Hoang’s next book The Bride Test is now out! (Amara sent me this post on the 4th.) The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Contemporary romance released […]ALBTALBS
A Redleg’s Rides
- Rain, mud, lucky find and more rain May 22, 2019TuesdayThe rain that threatened yesterday arrived in the middle of the night.Woke to wet ground and overcast skies. After breakfast at a local cafe, Dan K decided to leave a day early for Moab, can't say I blame him. The off pavement trails around here, being soaking wet, are not rideable!After Dan left, I decided […]redlegsrides
- Ride in the morning, maintenance in the afternoon May 21, 2019Chilly overcast weather today with a threat of rain the whole time we were out riding.Dan K. rode his Ural M70 Solo motorcycle, Rich K. rode his V-Strom 650, Dana W rode his bright red K75 BMW EML Sidecar Rig while Spat and I rode our respective rides from yesterday. View of Needle Rock with Mt […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom May 22, 2019 Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom May 15, 2019 Lorie Smith Schaefer
Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
- The ascent of Mistress Maljie ~ Tallis Steelyard May 26, 2019Reblogged from Jim Webster aka Tallis Steelyard: It was with some strong emotion that Mistress Maljie commented that, “Had I drunk less wine I’d have doubtless told Tallis Steelyard fewer stories.” As a friend of hers rather tartly commented, “Had … Continue reading →Sue Vincent
- Death Of Spirit ~ Deborah #writephoto May 26, 2019vague sanctuary sought through world’s carnality deathly transition * Reblogged from A Wise Woman’s JourneySue Vincent