Category Archives: Books

Merry Christmas Monday

I celebrate Christmas. I have friends who celebrate Hannakuh. Happy Hannakuh, y’all! I have other friends who celebrate the Winter Solstice and Yuletide. Merry-merry to you! I don’t know anyone who celebrates Kwanzaa, but if you do, enjoy. This time … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Pesto Chicken and Pasta

So, we’re coming up on holiday season and for a lot of us that means not much time for fixing dinner and leftover turkey. While this recipe calls for chicken, you can make it with sliced turkey, too. And it’s … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Gone Hunting

It’s that time of year on #1lineWed on Twitter. Witch HUNT. Man HUNT. HUNTer’s moon. Scavenger HUNT. Treasure HUNT. HUNT down. HUNT and peck. HUNT club. The WILD Hunt. Good Will HUNTing. HUNT for Red October. In case you haven’t … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: A Touch of Frost

The FROST is on the pumpkin and the FROSTing is on the cake. I hope it isn’t a pumpkin cake. Not that I have anything against pumpkin. Except maybe pumpkin spice hummus. Don’t ask. Anyway. It’s Wednesday and the #1lineWed … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes

So…my friend Patti is not so much a fan of Pumpkin Spice Lattes but Salted Caramel is her thing. So…this one is for her. Total Time: 1 Hr. 31 Min. Prep Time: 20 Min. Cook Time: 1 Hr. 11 Min. … Continue reading

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Monday at a Time

Monday. Again. And at the time y’all are reading this, I will have had only one cup of coffee, right before hitting the road. Family funeral. Not the kind of road trip to enjoy. ‘Nuff said. Moving on. Last week … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Chocolate Chunk Magic Cookie Bars

Sometimes, a girl just needs chocolate. And nuts. In a hurry. My go-to stress sweet treat is this super-yummy blend of some of my favorite flavors. Total Time: 45 Min Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 30 Min Discover a … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Peanut Butter Monkey Bread

Okay, I’ll admit it. I love monkey bread. And peanuts. One of my favorite semi-fast food places to eat is Five Guys because one, awesome burgers, and two, peanuts in shells fresh for the snacking. And who doesn’t love peanut … Continue reading

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Wednesday Words: Unknown

Another Wednesday. More #1lineWed words. Today’s theme? Well…do you fear the UNKNOWN? Is there an Unsub (UNKNOWN Subject) in your future? Been to the Tomb of the UNKNOWN Soldier? Yup, our theme is **UNKNOWN**. Sadly, for Derek Alexander, the hero … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: BBQ Steakhouse Chili

Even though it’s spring time, sometimes the taste for chili is there. This is especially true around a firehouse. Just ask Kit. Total Time: 7 Hr 30 Min Prep Time: 30 Min Cook Time: 7 Hr This hearty BBQ Steakhouse … Continue reading

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