Word of the Day

Delanceyplace.com

• john lennon and the fbi -- 4/19/19 April 19, 2019
  Today's selection -- from The Walrus & The Elephants: John Lennon's Years of Revolution by James A. Mitchell. In the years following his departure from the Beatles, John Lennon searched for an outlet for his interests and creative energy. In one notable example, he held a concert to benefit John Sinclair, an individual given a long prison sentence for […]
• the war of the worlds -- 4/18/19 April 18, 2019
  Today's selection -- from Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen. Most have heard of The War of the Worlds, the famous 1938 broadcast by Orson Welles that was a radio drama of an invasion of earth by UFOs. Such was the pervasiveness of radio that the broadcast was mistaken for an actual invasion and sent thousands of Americans into panic […]

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

• 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
• Are the Strangers in Your Dreams Real People or just Figures of your Imagination? April 15, 2019
  Strangers or real people? Who are the people who appear in your dreams? Continue reading
  Hugh's Views and News

Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

• The Editing Podcast, Season 1, Episode 12: How long does editing take? – by Denise Cowle & Louise Harnby… April 20, 2019
  In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss how long it takes to complete an edit – whether you’re doing it yourself or working with a professional – and how to plan ahead. ​ And check out the cheeky bloopers that Denise included of me messing up my words! I’ll get my […]
  The Story Reading Ape
• FRIDAY SMILES April 19, 2019
  Originally posted on Phoenix Rainez: Phoenix Rainez View original post
  The Story Reading Ape

I didn’t have my glasses on…

• find something. April 20, 2019
  here was what I found: a fairy house in the woods a handful of wildflowers a pine bough birds meadow grass quiet beauty a heart-shaped stone stone steps to sit on and watch the river what have your found that you are grateful for?       — image credit: simpleacres Advertisements
  ksbeth

Legends of Windemere

• The Oddest Powers of War of Nytefall April 19, 2019
  As I get closer to publishing War of Nytefall: Rivalry, I’ve been thinking about the powers of the various vampires.  The Vampire Queen herself has a few odd abilities, but I can’t go into that.  There are plenty of others I … Continue reading →
  Charles Yallowitz

Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

• Smorgasbord Blogs from My Archives – The House by the Sea Part Three by Paul Andruss April 20, 2019
  Welcome to the third chapter of The House by the Sea. We left Patrick Noone coming to terms with life with his Aunt Biddy and Uncle Pat. At seven years old he took over the chores for his ill uncle … Continue reading →
  Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

Bluebird of Bitterness

• Musical offering for Good Friday April 19, 2019
  Gregorio Allegri (1582-1652) composed his Miserere mei, Deus—a polychoral setting of Psalm 51—to be sung in the Sistine Chapel on Holy Wednesday and Good Friday of Holy Week. 
  bluebird of bitterness
• Appearances can be deceiving April 18, 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

• 6 Things You Should Stop Settling For April 8, 2019
  As the leaves start to sprout on the trees and the flowers begin to poke their heads up through the dirt, I'm reminded, once again, of how spring is the ultimate symbolic season of change and growth and blooming once again. After months of drab, colorless treetops, things are blooming as they always do, and […]
  positively present

The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.

• Tied up with chains while Old Mother Winter shows England her backside #narrowboat #boating #canals April 14, 2019
  The Cardinal and I have moved, restlessly, a few times of late. Once up through the services and back to … More
  Ian Hutson
• A wild early o’clock cruise through the post-apocalyptic wastelands of England #boating #narrowboat #England #video April 10, 2019
  Having risen this Wednesday morning at sparrow-cough o’clock my first task of the day was to scratch my brains and … More
  Ian Hutson

Joan Reeves: Slingwords

• 5 Business Success Tips April 19, 2019
  Friday, at last! If your motivation needs a boost after a rough week, here are some thoughts to help you adjust your attitude about your work.Maybe you'll also think differently about what you want to achieve.New Thinking 1. Try what Stephen Covey advises: The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to […]
  Joan Reeves
• Donna Fasano Sale: Nanny and the Professor April 18, 2019
  Want an adorable romance?Get Nanny and the Professor by Donna Fasano on sale for only 99¢ until the end of April. You can get it  at Kindle, Nook, Kobo, iBooks.That's a saving of $3.00 over the regular price!About Nanny and the Professor Professor Joshua Kingston thought he'd found the perfect nanny for his son. But […]
  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 069) April 13, 2019
  Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21stcentury.Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century. It’s April 2019 which means it’s the 10th Anniversary of World […]
  Stewart

Stump the Bookseller

• 326N: The Way of the Cross for Young Christians April 19, 2019
  I’m looking for information on how to obtain a religious booklet from my childhood. Title: The Way of the Cross for Young Christians. Probably published in 1970. It has retro artwork, and I was able to find a picture of … Continue reading →
  admin

Ana’s Attic

• The Wish Collector by Mia Sheridan – Audiobook Review April 20, 2019
  The Wish Collector by Mia Sheridan  Narrated by Zachary Webber and Virginia Rose  Contemporary and Historical Romance in One. Standalone.  It’s been a while since I read a Mia Sheridan book, and I was thrilled when The Wish Collector released in audio. You know immediately that there is something special between the pages (or ears […]
  Ana's Attic

The Authors’ Billboard

• 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
• Curried Deviled Eggs #Recipe April 7, 2019
  Easter is just a couple weeks away and that means we’ll all have extra boiled eggs. This recipe for Curried Deviled Eggs is one delicious way to use them. Curried Deviled Eggs 6 Boiled Eggs, peeled 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise 2 Teaspoons Yellow Mustard 1 Teaspoon Curry Powder 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoons Celery, minced 2 […]
  Donna Fasano

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: J Washburn, Ellie Simpson, and Megan O’Russell April 18, 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 teen and young adult […]
  Dalia Sadaka

Shorpy

• Can't You See I'm Busy? April 20, 2019
  May 1942. "Childersburg, Alabama. Defense worker's child in WPA (Work Projects Administration) day nursery." Medium format negative by John Collier for the Office of War Information. View full size.
  Dave

Kim’s Shopping

• What to Do if Someone Steals Your Tax Return April 18, 2019
  Though many people have already filed their taxes at this point, plenty also wait until the last minute. After all, there’s nothing like knowing a big tax refund is coming and hoarding the feeling. However, there is one significant disadvantage that can stem from waiting to file a tax return. The longer one waits to […]
  Paul Brian

Thoroughly Reviewed

• Best Motorcycle Gloves April 18, 2019
  Motorcycle Gloves Buying Guide There are several things you should consider when choosing the right motorcycle gloves for your needs and preferences. We have...
  Jonathan Maxwell

Whimpulsive

• Wordless Wednesday #497 April 17, 2019
  Golden Crowned Sparrow For more Wordless Wednesday, Click here.
  suziqoregon

Debra Lynn Dadd

• Is Homebiotic Mold Remover Safe to Use? April 16, 2019
    Question from Cheryl Hi Debra, Do you have an opinion about a product called Homebiotic which you spray in your home to help eradicate toxic mold? Thanks for your help. Debra’s Answer According to their website, “Homebiotic contains only purified water and natural probiotic bacteria from healthy soil, which each have years of study […]
  Debra Lynn Dadd
• Do Toxic Chemicals Permeate Milk Cartons? April 16, 2019
    Question from Melissa Hi Debra, Thank you for your wonderful website. I have noticed that certain small grocery stores in our area tend to have a very heavy cleaner/deodorant smell. We popped into one this evening for a quick carton of milk, and when I got in the car I realized that the carton […]
  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

• Five Uses for Violet Vinegar April 11, 2019
  Learn how to make this pretty violet flower infused vinegar, along with 5 creative ways to use it! Violet Vinegar Recipe To make Violet Infused Vinegar, you just need some fresh violets and vinegar. I like the pretty color to show through, plus I like using vinegar for culinary uses, so I use white wine […]
  Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife

Damndelicious

• Mexican Street Tacos April 19, 2019
  Easy, quick, authentic carne asada street tacos you can now make right at home! Top with onion, cilantro + fresh lime juice! SO GOOD! You truly begin to miss things once they are gone. That’s not just a saying. It’s real life. See, I lived a block away from a famous taco truck back in […]
  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 20, 2019 – NATIONAL LOOK ALIKE DAY – NATIONAL LIMA BEAN RESPECT DAY – NATIONAL CHEDDAR FRIES DAY – NATIONAL PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE DAY – NATIONAL AUCTIONEERS DAY April 20, 2019
  Doug Philp

Recipe Tin Eats

• Hot Cross Buns April 18, 2019
  Hot Cross Buns for Easter!   The post Hot Cross Buns appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.
  Nagi

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
• Review: Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole April 13, 2019
  Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole Contemporary romance novellas released by Avon on January 8, 2019 While her boss the prince was busy wooing his betrothed, Likotsi had her own love affair after swiping right on a dating app. But her romance had ended in heartbreak, and now, back in NYC again, she’s determined […]
  Babs

A Redleg’s Rides

• 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
• Short Rides April 15, 2019
  Last ten days or so have been a bit of a strain in the House of Chang.Miles, aka Thing 2, was finally diagnosed with a severe case of Mononucleosis and much time was spent in different emergency rooms and urgent care facilities over the last couple of months before that was determined.Good news is, all […]
  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

• Out for the count… Stuart France April 20, 2019
  * Time is of Man And when it is gone It is gone-for-good. * Continue reading at Stuart France
  Sue Vincent
• Guide #midnighthaiku April 19, 2019
  A guide unlooked for Wisdom found in stranger’s form Unlikely shepherd We find only what we seek Seeing truly with the heart * ( The llama is one we met in the middle of the Yorkshire moors….)
  Sue Vincent

Medal of Honor Monday