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Looking Back

Have you ever noticed that media doesn’t really let us decompress? Those “here is the year that was” shows often start well before Christmas but hit their peaks during the week between Christmas and New Year’s. 2015 was not a great year for me so I am not sure I really want to look back… Continue reading Looking Back

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Midnight at Half Moon Bay – A Book (and series) Review

Disclaimer: I received an advance reader copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I eat up the Gen Delacourt Mysteries. This seventh book was like sitting down with an old friend. Delacourt is a strong female lead in the stories and I love that about her. Her character is… Continue reading Midnight at Half Moon Bay – A Book (and series) Review

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Country Courtship – A Book Review

Only 99c reduced from $3.99 until 12/31 The Texas Two-Step romantic comedy series is a reader favorite. All of the stories in the series are sweet, charming and emotional contemporary romance. Each story in the series stands alone, but all Texas Two-Step novels and novellas feature love stories about members of the Nelson, Murphy or… Continue reading Country Courtship – A Book Review

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Post 50 Beginnings

My good friend BigLittleWolf has had a running series on her blog, Daily Plate of Crazy, about starting over at 50. While I may not have been following all the steps she talks about, I am going to start over next year and I am definitely 50+ (my 55th birthday will occur on the 15th… Continue reading Post 50 Beginnings

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Landscape for Murder – A Book Review

NEW RELEASE….. A friend’s murder. An unconnected cast of suspects, including the victim’s missing adult daughter. As if that wasn’t enough, Brynn Bancroft’s winery has been broken into. Can she deal with her co-owner ex and help the police find her friend’s murder so she can finally overcome her own troubled past and enjoy family… Continue reading Landscape for Murder – A Book Review

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Stocking Stuffers for that Active Person

I would say that these listed items are for runners but a good deal of them will be a great gift for any fitness enthusiast or active person on your stocking list. Let’s pretend this little thing is waiting to be filled. Here is what I would love to find in my stocking. Just a… Continue reading Stocking Stuffers for that Active Person

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Eclair Goes Geocaching – A Book (and activity) Review

AWARD WINNING and BESTSELLING Author When seven-year-old Éclair goes geocaching for the first time, she finds a treasure that isn’t the one she imagined. Young readers will discover what geocaching is all about through Éclair’s journey with her eccentric grandma. This book will be hidden in geocaching sites around the US as a fun read… Continue reading Eclair Goes Geocaching – A Book (and activity) Review

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Laguna Lights, Book 3 – A Book Review

New Release…. Welcome back to Laguna Beach… Laura Kinkaid’s glamorous Hollywood life is falling apart. After years of reality television stardom beginning in high school on Laguna Nights, her career and relationship with her long-term boyfriend Scott are fizzling out. Laura decides to go home to Laguna Beach for the weekend to attend a baby… Continue reading Laguna Lights, Book 3 – A Book Review

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Holidays

Have to admit, this is a tree from a different year. This year’s tree has its beaded garland and a few ornaments on it but is barely started. Add to that the cards are not ready to mail and I’m dog sitting starting Saturday and this holiday season is going to be hectic.   I’m… Continue reading Holidays

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November in Review

While my year may be a bit off target, I was close to hitting dead center for November. Close but not quite. I probably ended up in one of those yellow areas. The reason I was yellow but not quite in the center? I joined my friend Angie’s 100 miles in November. I did not… Continue reading November in Review