Tag: John Lyons
Delanceyplace.com
- legendary guitarists les paul and mary ford -- 8/16/19 August 16, 2019Today's selection -- from The Birth of Loud by Ian S. Port. In the early 1950s, with smash hits such as "How High the Moon" and "I'm Sitting on Top of the World," Les Paul and Mary Ford were a husband-and-wife musical act setting attendance and sales records across the United States. Today, Les Paul […]
- the independence and partition of india -- 8/15/19 August 15, 2019Today's encore selection -- from Indian Summer by Alex von Tunzelmann.The moment of India's 1947 independence from Britain and the accompanying partition of India sparked a civil war between Hindus and Muslims in which hundreds of thousands and perhaps even millions perished. In this partition, India was divided into two nations -- the Union of […]
Bob Mayer
- AREA 51 Series .99 All Month August 8, 2019FYI: The first nine books of my two-million copy selling Area 51 series are .99 each for all of August. AREA 51 SERIESBob
- The Reichstag Fire. 1999 Apartment Bombings in Russia. Will we learn? August 5, 2019False Flag operations have happened throughout history. If we don’t learn from history, we will repeated the same mistakes. I just updated this keynote presentation giving a brief overview:Bob
Hugh’s Views & News
- Blogging With A Little Help From Your Friends. A Guest Post By Sherri Matthews @WriterSherri August 12, 2019What happens when we go missing from the world of blogging? Will those who follow our blogs still be there when we come back? Author, writer and blogger, Sherri Matthews has the answers. Continue readingHugh's Views and News
- Is Now The Time For WordPress To Remove The Number Of ‘Likes’ From View On All Blog Posts? August 5, 2019How often do you click the 'like' button on blog posts, and what are your reasons for clicking the 'like' button? Continue readingHugh's Views and News
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- New #Writing Tricks & Tools: The Kindle Quality Dashboard – by Diana Hurwitz… August 17, 2019on The Blood Red Pencil: In addition to reviews, KDP and readers can also flag your book for typos and “quality issues.” Kindle is now cracking down on poor quality ebooks, which can be both a gift and a curse. It can identify plagiarists, scammers, and cut and paste thieves. But I’ve read posts on […]The Story Reading Ape
- Free Book Promotions August 16, 2019Originally posted on Author & Songwriter Kevin Cooper: If your book is on KDP select and you have decided to do a free book promotion through them, send me the details and I’ll post your promotion on this site for you. Here’s what I need: Book Title Author’s Name Link to your free book Beginning…The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- telling the bees. August 17, 2019The bee friend – painting by Hans Thoma The Custom of Telling the Bees There was a time when almost every rural British family who kept bees followed a strange tradition. Whenever there was a death in the family, someone had to go out to the hives and tell the bees of the terrible loss […]beth
Legends of Windemere
- A Heaven for Toasters: Chapter 6 August 17, 2019Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis: After relaunching A Heaven for Toasters, complete with new cover, I promised to publish it here in installments. Note: You can find a link to all published chapters at the end of this post…Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Short Stories – Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction – Strawberry Jam by Sally Cronin August 17, 2019I hope you will enjoy my flash fiction in response to Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge by Charli Mills This week the prompt was sweet jam… and here is my 99 words, no more no less. Strawberry Jam by Sally … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Friday happy dance August 16, 2019 bluebird of bitterness
- Housework won’t kill you, but why take a chance? August 15, 2019 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- COMMENTS CLOSED – Are all your boxes ticked July 28, 2019My last couple of blog posts received no comments. Yes, there were some likes, but I seemed to have very little traffic compared to a few weeks ago. Then a fellow blogger friend contacted me and asked why I had my comments turned off. That was news to me! I hadn’t turned off my comments […]Elle Knowles
Positively Present
- 17 Factors That Make Up a Mood July 16, 2019Get this print in the shop here! I'm in the midst of working on a very exciting project (can't wait to tell you about it soon!), and I've been listening to makeup videos while I work. I rarely even wear makeup, but there's something about these videos that just works so well as background noise! […]positively present
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Fifty shades of dull green – and grey and red and yellow and purple and brown and sky-blue-beige #narrowboat #boating #England August 16, 2019It’s late autumn here in England. Yes, yes, I know that the month is Augustus, but according to reality – id … MoreIan Hutson
- Five miles with a spider on my head – at an average speed of 2.67mph #narrowboat #boating August 12, 2019Hatstand was not impressed. I have no idea why I do these sorts of things, it’s not as though the … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Create a Clean URL Amazon Link August 16, 2019What is a clean URL link and how do you make one?When someone asks you for the buy link to your book, do you go to Amazon, click on your book, then copy the URL that appears in the address bar?If so, you're probably giving them a very long that may break when someone tries […]Joan Reeves
- Tired of "It's Complicated" August 15, 2019"It's complicated."If I had a dollar for every time I heard the phrase, I'd be a rich woman.The phrase has become trite and clichéd and is beginning to elicit the same reaction from me as fingernails scraping down a blackboard.Seems as if I hear that phrase a couple of times—if not more—every single day.Talk shows, […]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 074) July 1, 2019The Minstral Show – (Episode 074) 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 spotlight revisits the positive energy of rock n roll featuring “The Revox, Teenage Frames and Pretty Volume with a little bit of blues by Burton […]Stewart
Stump the Bookseller
- 330D: 70s (or earlier) science fiction short story featuring a gem in a velvet box used for time travel or teleportation August 14, 2019I am trying to track down a science fiction story that I read in the mid-1970s and vaguely remember. This was a short story that was in a compilation book in my school library. The details that I remember are … Continue reading →admin
Ana’s Attic
- Playing For Keeps by Kendall Ryan – Audiobook Review August 14, 2019Playing For Keeps by Kendall Ryan Narrated by Jason Clarke and Virginia Rose First Standalone in a Related Series. Sports Romance. Playing for Keeps by Kendall Ryan was a light, fun and sexy escape. A perfect poolside read or great listen for a long drive. There was nothing overly memorable or unique about it, in […]Ana's Attic
The Authors’ Billboard
- My Weak Spot #Mgtab @Natalieann121 August 15, 2019I’ve been asked by readers who my favorite characters are, or what I’m drawn to in a hero. The truth is, I never know how much I’m going to love my character until I’m done with the story. I’ve got a weakness for serviceman/fire/police and single dads. Put them together and it will almost always […]Natalie Ann
- Busy Summers & Peanut Butter! August 13, 2019If you are like me, you can’t believe it’s almost the middle of August! Where do our summers go? So busy!! Since June, I have finished writing four books, took a 12-day vacation, and now have had my almost 3-year-old grandson with me for a week and he’s staying for at least another week. Luckily, […]Stacy Eaton
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
- Movers & Shakers: 1922 August 16, 2019October 15, 1922. Washington, D.C. "National Woman's Party -- moving." 4x5 inch glass negative, National Photo Company Collection. View full size.Dave
Kim’s Shopping
- First Time In Vegas? Here Are 6 Things You Need To Experience August 16, 2019There’s literally nowhere else like Vegas. A place where fortunes are won and lost, where the champagne flows like water, and where the parties are taken up a level. Is it any wonder this unique city has been described as an “adult Disneyland”? Over 42 million people visited Las Vegas in 2018. While its casinos […]Heather Smith
Whimpulsive
- Wordless Wednesday #514 August 14, 2019Harbor Seals Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area For more Wordless Wednesday, Click here.suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- Chemical Safety Regulations August 13, 2019In 2016, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21stCentury Act was passed into law, updating the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) which was enacted in 1976. Under TSCA, only a few hundred out of 85,000 chemicals approved for use were reviewed for safety. Only 5 of those were banned. The Lautenberg Chemical […]Lisa Powers
- Styrofoam in Hydroponics August 3, 2019Question from TL Hi, I have seen styrofoam float used widely in hydroponic farming. Agree hydroponic is pesticide free, but does styrofoam has similar”food grade” like PU foam MDI or is styrofoam used in hydroponic farming safe at all? Thank you. Lisa’s Answer There are two primary forms of polystyrene; solid and foam. Polystyrene foam […]Lisa Powers
BloominThyme
- 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
- How to Grow Celery July 31, 2019Celery is an easy-to-grow plant–so long as you provide warm temperatures and consistent moisture. In fact, celery needs lots of water. No problem in places like Florida. Another fact to keep in mind, this plant has a long maturity time. If you live in an area where it freezes, you’ll want to consider starting your […]gardenfrisk
The Nerdy Farm Wife
- 5 Things to Make with Hollyhocks July 30, 2019Learn 5 ways to use hollyhocks – a lovely old-fashioned garden flower that’s completely edible and non-toxic! Many people don’t realize that the common garden flower, Hollyhock, is completely edible – root, leaves and blossoms – and useful for more than just its charming looks. Hollyhock is a direct relation to Marshmallow and can sometimes […]Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife
Damndelicious
- Grilled Greek Chicken Salad August 15, 2019The BEST Greek salad you will ever have! With perfectly grilled, juicy chicken thighs and the most heavenly tzatziki dressing! A Greek salad just got so much better in my book. The secret? Super juicy, perfectly charred chicken thighs seasoned just perfectly with a dry spice rub of oregano, basil, thyme, paprika and garlic powder. […]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
- August 17, 2019 – NATIONAL I LOVE MY FEET DAY – WORLD HONEY BEE DAY – BLACK CAT APPRECIATION DAY – NATIONAL THRIFT SHOP DAY – NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY – NATIONAL MASSACHUSETTS DAY August 17, 2019The post August 17, 2019 – NATIONAL I LOVE MY FEET DAY – WORLD HONEY BEE DAY – BLACK CAT APPRECIATION DAY – NATIONAL THRIFT SHOP DAY – NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY – NATIONAL MASSACHUSETTS DAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.Doug Philp
Recipe Tin Eats
- White Chicken Lasagna August 16, 2019New to Chicken Lasagna? Think – tender shredded chicken and golden mushrooms smothered in a cheesy, creamy Alfredo sauce, layered up into a big, cosy lasagna. Try it once, and you’ll be converted for life! Chicken Lasagna White Chicken Lasagna is everything you know and love about classic Lasagna – except it’s made with tender shredded... […]Nagi
Limecello
- [Adult] High Fantasy Romances: A Quest (+ Books I’ve Read in this Genre) August 4, 2019Hi friends! As you know, I’ve been on a big kick for adult high fantasy romances! I’m pretty sure I’ve explained “high fantasy” in previous posts … not sure about the other so … By adult I don’t mean “adult situations” I mean “the main characters are considered to have reached the age of majority […]Limecello
- What I (Limecello) Read the First Half of 2019 July 25, 2019Indicative of how things are going, for the year I first typed 2018, and then 2010 and … yeah. If you haven’t noticed we’ve mostly been on hiatus here at ALBTALBS, with only rockstar Babs being on point and writing all the reviews and such as expected. The Heritage Months … I so hate giving […]Limecello
A Redleg’s Rides
- Reinforcing broken frame bracket, a new rear tire and storage option for Yagi August 16, 2019Follow up to my last post:The replacement rear tire for Yagi, the 2006 Yamaha TW200 (T-Dub) arrived earlier in the day than I expected to day.Got the old wheel off with no issues after reviewing the applicable YouTube video by tdubskid.Note how worn down the T-Dub's rear tire had become.Bundled the old and new tires […]redlegsrides
- Broken cargo rack bracket and adding a trailer anchor point August 13, 2019Some minor work on both the T-Dub and hopefully improving its transportation tie down system.I discovered, at the start of the last camping trip, that the bracket which supports the rear portion of the Cycleracks cargo rack had broken. I'm thinking mounting the Kolpin gas can mount on the rearmost portion of the cargo rack […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom August 14, 2019 Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom August 7, 2019 Lorie Smith Schaefer
Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
- All Hail Eve… August 17, 2019Anu’s Folk studied in the North-Isles. Four seats there and four sages who taught them; A plentiful sowing… A dutiful flowing… A beautiful glowing… An artful knowing… * Continue reading at France and VincentSue Vincent
- Whispering #midnighthaiku August 16, 2019* Opalescent skies Harvest gold in the valleys Whisper summer’s fall *Sue Vincent