Two Whites to Whet your Appetite
Wine Friday is mostly about the bargain. I’m always on the lookout for wines that are tasty, easily available, and won’t break the bank. Below is my honest opinion of the wines I buy and drink; they are all available for under ten dollars, unless specified. (My...
Writing Process Blog Hop (tagged by Jami Gray)
I've been tagged by the fantastic Jami Gray to participate in this blog hop that introduces you to writers you may not know, and gives a little insight into each person's writing process. Jami is the author of the Kyn Kronicles, tales of the supernatural hiding in...
Kat Martin on Writer Wednesday!
I am thrilled to have Kat Martin on Writer Wednesday. Kat and her husband, Larry, have been friends with my parents for many years, so it was of particular wonderfulness to be able to go see them and have lunch with them last month. Let's jump right in to the...
Two Reds To Start Us Off…
Hey, all! It's been a long time, but Wine Fridays are back! I'm always on the lookout for wines that are tasty, easily available, and won't break the bank. Below is my honest opinion of the wines I buy and drink; they are all available for under ten dollars, unless...
Writer Wednesday – Lucy Lit
Now, Lucy doesn't know I'm featuring her today so I don't have a full interview or anything with her, but what I do have for you is a terrific debut book that she's written, titled 42, Rue du Jardin. I confess, I bought it partially because its set in Savannah,...
A Bit of Rain
Last weekend it rained in So Cal. Mind you, it hasn't rained here - like that - in months upon months of months. A long time. During a break in the rain, I took a walk with my camera and caught some lovely photos. Enjoy... It's been a long time since I've seen the...
Sandwich Generation
Caught between children not yet gone from the nest and an aging parent who wants his child. Neither lay blame (or even think to do so), but the guilt is there, waiting to pounce in a weak moment. Plus the marriage. The push-pull of need and the balancing act that...
Best Little Cambria Vacation Ever
February is Festival Month at my house. We kick it off on Valentine's Day for obvious reasons; then it's my birthday (17), wedding anniversary (23), and hubby's birthday (26). We try to get in a vacation somewhere during this two-week span, in part because prices...
Winter Olympics Fever – Sochi 2014
I was brought up watching the Olympics. Winter or Summer, it didn't matter - we were there, watching, every night or weekend day, celebrating the athletes or commiserating with them. There was national pride, yes, and much joking about the one Ukranian judge who...
Sally Felt on Writer Wednesday – and FLUSHED!
Enjoy Sally as she takes over the blog today. She's a friend of mine and I LOVE this story! Take it away, Sally! When romance calls for augers, wax gaskets and shop vacs. (Oh, the places we’ll go!) When it comes to book boyfriends, could you go for one who is good...