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Appliance frustration
I really, really didn’t think it would be so difficult to replace a microwave. Honestly, all I wanted was something that works and doesn’t cost sixty million dollars, and won’t break down in 3 years. But…
The Obligatory Fifty Shades of Grey Post
Every once in a while, a book will pop out of nowhere and get all kinds of mega media attention. Usually, this is limited to Nicholas Sparks’ novels in which the heroine (and sometimes the hero)…
Eagerly Awaiting in April
April is certainly shaping up to be a month of big releases! More than a few of us are thrilled to see that Meredith Duran and Tessa Dare have new historicals coming out. In addition to…
Hey, Hey We're The Monkees
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzA_qmJkmLY I grew up watching re-runs of the iconic The Monkees TV show. I started in the late 70’s, when they were on after school on our local network. This was back before the days of…
The Cupcake Craze
What is it about over-priced, calorie-laden, exotic cupcakes that has everyone in such a twitter? I don’t get it. I particularly don’t get it when a friend was telling me that she bought cupcakes for her…
Romance Author Booksignings: March and Beyond
Last week I attended a booksigning at my local mystery book store, Aunt Agatha’s, featuring two popular cozy mystery writers, Denise Swanson and Casey Daniels/Kylie Logan. Denise Swanson is known for her Scumble River mystery series,…
A Passion for Animals
I have volunteered at various times with different organizations, but this week I signed up for something new – fostering for a dog rescue group. I have cocker spaniels, and my previous dogs were cocker spaniels,…