Shorpy

Delanceyplace.com

• japan closes its doors to the world -- 4/23/19 April 23, 2019
  Today's selection -- from A Short History of The World by Christopher Lascelles. For more than 200 years, Japan succeeded in closing its doors to the world: "While Europeans were busy exploring the world, the Japanese were being forbidden to travel outside their country unless accompanying an army. In the 16th century, Japan had only just emerged from a […]
• henry clay's children -- 4/22/19 April 22, 2019
  Today's selection -- from Heirs of the Founders by H.W. Brands. Henry Clay, speaker of the house, senator, presidential candidate, was a man considered one of the giants of the American legislature in the early 19th century. He and his wife had eleven children. Seven of them died: "[Once retired, Henry Clay] didn't mind the visitors [to his Kentucky […]

Bob Mayer

• The American Revolution could have ended on 11 Sept 1776. On Staten Island. April 19, 2019
  Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Admiral Howe held a meeting on that day on the top of Staten Island to discuss halting the conflict even as George Washington’s troops were retreating after their defeat on Long Island. This little known footnote to history might have been more than that if either side had really had […]
  Bob
• The Green Beret series is back; and with free books April 17, 2019
  With over two million copies sold, the Green Beret series was my first and closest to me. I wrote six initially featuring Dave Riley, starting with Eyes of the Hammer (free on all ebook platforms) through Z: Final Countdown. Then I was into my Area 51 series. I went back to the Green Berets with […]
  Bob

Hugh’s Views & News

• School Days, Reminiscences of Hugh Roberts April 23, 2019
  What was school like for a schoolboy in the 1970s? Continue reading
  Hugh's Views and News
• How To Add A Slideshow To Your WordPress Blog Post Using Gutenberg April 17, 2019
  Have you discovered the 'Slideshow' block on your WordPress blog yet? Continue reading
  Hugh's Views and News

Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

• A Writer’s Guide… to Martial Arts April 23, 2019
  Originally posted on Ari Meghlen - Writer | Blogger | Bad card player: This is part of the series of blog articles called “A Writer’s Guide…”, check out this article by writer Eli Hinze on the topic of Martial Arts. Martial Arts by Eli Hinze Disclaimer So, I initially wrote a big long article on […]
  The Story Reading Ape
• Don’t Reinvent the Publishing Wheel … Discover the Freedom of Repurposing – by Judith Briles… April 23, 2019
  on The Book Designer: Not a week goes by when I don’t get an email or a phone call with an “I don’t know what to write about” statement from an author. Some are in the newbie realm; others who have been publishing for years. The subject could be a blog. Adding to the ezine. […]
  The Story Reading Ape

I didn’t have my glasses on…

• chocolate vs. the whole rest of the world. April 23, 2019
  is it any surprise at all that this fruity treat was completely ignored and left standing all alone after the chocolate egg hunt surrounding it? — “when it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.” -regina brett Advertisements
  ksbeth

Legends of Windemere

• Teaser Tuesday: The Immortal Gnat #vampires #fantasy April 23, 2019
  I considered leaving this a secret, but I think it’s more fun to show this.  It also drives home the fact that War of Nytefall and Legends of Windemere are in the same world.  Enjoy the brief and amusing crossover.  To be … Continue reading →
  Charles Yallowitz

Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

• #Bookreview – Understanding compiled by Stevie Turner April 23, 2019
  Robbie Cheadle with her review for Understanding… an anthology of true and significant life events compiled by Stevie Turner.. 19 authors share their experiences. Please follow the link to read Robbie’s review The following authors and bloggers kindly answered questions … Continue reading →
  Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

Bluebird of Bitterness

• Happy birthday, Sergei April 23, 2019
  Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) composed this Prelude in C Major for piano and later transcribed it for harp. It’s played here by Alexander Boldachev.
  bluebird of bitterness
• Monday chuckles April 22, 2019
  bluebird of bitterness

Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing

• CAUTION! – Andrew Overload! March 23, 2019
  I haven’t written a post about Andrew in a while, leaving the highlights of his life mostly in the background, while he finished up grad school at Lee University, in Cleveland, Tennessee. But sometimes he does something amazing and it’s hard to keep it under wraps when he makes us proud. After auditioning at five […]
  Elle Knowles

Positively Present

• Getting a L.E.G. Up (+ Limited Edition Prints!) April 22, 2019
  On Friday, my mom celebrated her birthday, and it never feels like I'm able to express how grateful I am for her presence in my life in the form of tangible gifts. You see, my mom is the absolute best mom. I know lots of people think their mom is the best, but I truly […]
  positively present

The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.

• It is St George’s Day, and England’s frog is very nearly boiled. #England #StGeorge #Molotov April 23, 2019
  England has been virtually destroyed over the past fifty years. If you doubt that then let me offer the following … More
  Ian Hutson
• Lined up like sardines waiting to be put into the tin #narrowboat #boating #England April 20, 2019
  From horizon to horizon, Bank Holiday boats nose to tail around the Cardinal. A week is a long time in … More
  Ian Hutson

Joan Reeves: Slingwords

• Willie My Love by Judy Ann Davis April 22, 2019
  Judy Ann Davis, one of my blog mates from Smart Girls Read Romance, stopped by to have coffee with me this morning.Judy Ann is the author of Willie, My Love, a new Western Romance that was just released.Plus, she has a Rafflecopter Giveaway for a $15.00 Amazon Gift Card. Details below so be sure and […]
  Joan Reeves
• Easter Traditions from Childhood to Adulthood April 21, 2019
  Today is a special day for Christians. I think back on all the Easters of past years and how I celebrated them.Like most special days in life, it's all about traditions, even though I didn't realize that until I was grown.When I was a little girl, Easter meant shopping for a special dress to wear […]
  Joan Reeves

SassyZenGirl

• 5 Steps to Turbo Charge your Book Sales with Facebook & LinkedIn Groups (and how not to mess it up…) March 11, 2018
  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 […]
  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

• The Minstral Show – (Episode 070) April 21, 2019
  Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21stcentury.Another stellar line up of artists and songs to feed your soul, featuring new music by, Mavis Staples, Dragon Welding, and FTR… and also including great tunes by Air Traffic Controller, Summer Fiction, The […]
  Stewart

Stump the Bookseller

• 326Q: Boarding School Girls Discuss Castle Drachenfels April 20, 2019
  I read it in the 1970s.  It was written for girls, maybe came in two volumes, the copies at the library had stripes on the covers.  Came from the Beverly Hills Public Library, if that is helpful. I think it … Continue reading →
  admin

Ana’s Attic

• The Careless Boyfriend by Erika Kelly – Exclusive Excerpt April 23, 2019
  From award-winning author Erika Kelly comes the third standalone title in her smoking hot series about four elite athlete brothers raised in the Tetons by their eccentric, billionaire dad and uncle, The Bad Boyfriend Series! Don’t miss your chance to meet the swoony Gray Bowie in THE CARELESS BOYFRIEND! Grab your copy today! Gray Bowie […]
  Ana's Attic

The Authors’ Billboard

• Freaky Fun Facts by @JoanReeves #mgtab April 23, 2019
  First I’ll apologize if this post looks crazy. I logged in to post for today and discovered WordPress changed everything since last month. Oh, well, here goes my blog attempt. Wish me luck. History is full of quirky little facts. Sometimes, I like to work one or two of these interesting tidbits into the books […]
  Joan Reeves
• Another Chance at Lake Placid #mgtab @Natalieann1212 April 15, 2019
  In December 2016, I published the first book in my Lake Placid series, Second Chance. Every three months I put out another book until the sixth book was released, Last Chance, in March 2018. I took a break from that series and started to work on my Fierce Five and Love Collection. But I’ve grown […]
  Natalie Ann

eReaderLove

• $20 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway October 4, 2015
  We 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: Debbi Mack, Howard Weiner, and Michele Pariza Wacek April 23, 2019
  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 mystery, thriller, and crime […]
  Dalia Sadaka

Shorpy

• Pillsbury Panorama: 1905 April 23, 2019
  The Mississippi River circa 1905. "St. Anthony's Falls and flour mills at Minneapolis." Panorama made from three 8x10 glass negatives. View full size.
  Dave

Kim’s Shopping

• Win A Pioneer Woman Instant Pot! April 22, 2019
  The Instant Pot has become America’s #1 pressure cooker. It speeds up cooking by 2-10 times using up to 70% less energy while producing nutritious healthy food. Instant Pot is safe, intelligent, convenient and dependable.  The world is not only in love with Instant Pot, but also with blogger Ree Drummond, more popularly known as […]
  Shopping Kim

Thoroughly Reviewed

• Best Motorcycle Rain Suit April 21, 2019
  Motorcycle Rain Suit Buying Guide There are several things you need to be aware of before you purchase a motorcycle rain suit. Below we...
  Jonathan Maxwell

Whimpulsive

• It’s Monday What Are You Reading #126 April 22, 2019
  It’s Monday What Are You Reading? is a weekly reading roundup is hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. This is technically a weekly meme but I don’t read fast enough to make that worthwhile so I generally post it every two or three weeks but sometimes more often depending on how many books I’ve […]
  suziqoregon

Debra Lynn Dadd

• Seam Siren April 22, 2019
  An extraordinary line of women’s clothing with a viewpoint and understanding far beyond any other website I’ve seen. Clothes designed for healing are made from “100% chemical-free” wild Himalayan nettle, flax, and hemp, colored with plant-based dyes. There is so much information available on the site about the fibers, dyes, skin detox, health and other […]
  Debra Lynn Dadd
• Cloth Foundry April 22, 2019
  Textiles and apparel (for women) in collaboration with nature. Natural Fibers. Natural Finishes. Natural Dyes. Our extraordinary textiles are obtained from prized and certified sustainable natural fibers. We manufacture in California with clean ingredients utilizing strict biological and ethical principles…We make textiles to be worn by people. Our fabric is designed to be in direct […]
  Debra Lynn Dadd

BloominThyme

• Potato Problems April 11, 2019
  I love growing potatoes. While not the easiest vegetable in the garden to grow, they are quite rewarding. Seriously, there’s nothing more buttery than a freshly harvested spud. However, there are a things to note when growing them. Number one: They are susceptible to fungus diseases. Ick. Not fun and this stuff spreads quickly. You’ll […]
  gardenfrisk
• Cabbage Harvest Means Slaw March 13, 2019
  With spring upon us in Central Florida, it’s time to harvest the cabbage. Cabbage is one of our cool season crops, meaning we plant it from about September through January. Planting when too warm will yield poor crops and lead to bolting, or the production of flowers. Not good, when you’re looking forward to that […]
  gardenfrisk

The Nerdy Farm Wife

• Dandelion Magnesium Lotion {relieve leg & back aches, growing pains, restless legs} April 23, 2019
  Dandelions & magnesium oil combine in this powerful dandelion magnesium lotion that helps relieve leg cramps, back aches, growing pains, restless leg syndrome, & nerve pain. I’m so excited to share this dandelion magnesium lotion recipe with you today! I first created it for my print book, 101 Easy Homemade Products for your Skin, Health & […]
  Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife

Damndelicious

• Korean Beef Bulgogi April 22, 2019
  A super easy recipe for Korean BBQ beef with the most flavorful marinade! The thin slices of meat cook quickly, and it’s so tender!!! It was always a treat when my mom would whip this up on those busy weeknights – marinating the beef just a few hours while I was at swim practice. And […]
  Chungah @ Damn Delicious

Foodimentary

• 2019 March Food Holidays March 13, 2019
  Celebrate 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

• April 24, 2019 – NATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY – NATIONAL PIGS-IN-A-BLANKET DAY April 24, 2019
  Doug Philp

Recipe Tin Eats

• Spinach Ricotta Pasta Bake April 22, 2019
  Spinach Ricotta Pasta Bake is made with creamy ricotta and loads of spinach stirred through pasta, topped with pasta sauce, cheese and then baked until bubbly and golden. It tastes like a Spinach and Ricotta stuffed shells – but way faster to make! Fabulous lazy Monday meal – made from scratch, using my cheeky “shake and... […]
  Nagi

Limecello

• Teaser Tuesday Exclusive Excerpt: The Austen Playbook by Lucy Parker April 23, 2019
  Hi friends! I played around with what day to post this, as Lucy Parker sent me this post on the 7th … but I figure the day after release is good, and we already have that graphic I made ages ago. 😛 Anyway! I’m really excited to read this book. I quite enjoyed Pretty Face and […]
  Limecello
• Team ALBTALBS TBR Challenge Review: Crashed Out by Tessa Bailey April 16, 2019
  Crashed Out (Made in Jersey #1) by Tessa Bailey Contemporary romance published December 7, 2015, by Entangled: Brazen Jasmine Taveras is the reason Sarge Purcell grabbed his six-string and bailed the hell out of New Jersey four years ago. She’s the fuel for every song he’s ever written-each one laced with bitter, hard-edged, hungry lust. Now, with […]
  Babs

A Redleg’s Rides

• T-Dubing along the Shelf Road from Cripple Creek to Cañon City April 21, 2019
  Today Yagi and I rode over to Cripple Creek using part of the Gold Belt Tour Road system, using CO9 to CR11 ending up in Cripple Creek where we got onto the Shelf Road aka Teller County 88.But first, some pictures of the sunrise I woke up to, not too shabby:The northern part of the […]
  redlegsrides
• Riding Yagi on Phantom Canyon Road April 20, 2019
  Glamping again at the Penrose BLM site.After work, rode over to CO State Highway 67, aka Phantom Canyon Road.  It used to be a railroad route between the town of Florence and Cripple Creek.  Apparently a lot of gold was transported by train back in the day.Nowadays it's a pretty smooth dirt road with two […]
  redlegsrides

Lorie Smith Schaefer

• Mid-week Wisdom April 18, 2019
  Advertisements
  Lorie Smith Schaefer
• Mid-week Wisdom April 10, 2019
  Lorie Smith Schaefer

Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo

• Gate to the Land of Youth… Stuart France April 24, 2019
  * Fin and his Merry-Men were hunting atop a hill. All day they were there yet caught no glimpse of game. As evening drew in, Fin spoke, “let’s turn for home, boys, there is naught for us on this dismal … Continue reading →
  Sue Vincent
• Awakening #midnighthaiku April 23, 2019
  * Stones wake to moonlight Forgotten lives whispering Long silence broken *  
  Sue Vincent

Medal of Honor Monday