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The Monday After a Very (very, very, very) Bad Day

Some of you might recognise where part of the title comes from–my friend Toni McGee Causey’s book BOBBIE FAYE’S VERY (very, very, very) BAD DAY. If you are looking for funny mysteries with romantic elements, the Bobbie Faye books are … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Words

There’s a piece of advice that’s floated around the writing world for as long as I can remember, and since I’m older than dirt, that’s like…forever. Write what you know. Technically, that’s good advice. But that can also be a little … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Winter Lemon Cake

Sometimes, on a chilly day, you crave something both warm and springy at the same time. This is the perfect recipe! Easy to put together, warm and yummy with a hint of summer lemon to be savored on a cold, … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: PHILLY Shrimp Cocktail Dip

Guess what happens Sunday? At least here in the States. Yes, once again, it’s time for the Super Bowl. And for the first time, I’m probably gong to watch because a team is there for the first time in ages. … Continue reading

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A Blue Monday

We’re supposed to have blue skies today. I’ve enjoyed them the past two days. And it’s Monday. Perhaps the sunshine will make up for the stuff. And there’s been stuff. So, here’s what up in my life. Saturday turned out … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Chicken Breasts Parmesan

I’m a big fan of Italian food. And chicken parmesan ranks right up there as a favorite. I’ve been known to make “Poor Man’s Chicken Parm” using breaded chicken patties and spaghetti sauce. Yeah, yeah, My bad. When I want … Continue reading

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Monday Lasting

January is done for the year. It’s the last Monday in a month full of them. Tomorrow starts our shortest month. I’m not quite ready to look that far ahead though. So, in retrospect… Stuff happened last week and over … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Chocolate Pretzel Bark

Yes, I know. It’s been 3 weeks since Christmas. But CHRISTMAS MOON is pretty much wide now and I’m not sure I’ve mentioned that before. Plus this is totally a year-round treat, even though we mostly think of Chocolate Pretzel … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Cheesy Bread Pulls

Looking for an easy, gooey snack? You know for cozying up to watch a Hallmark movie, or the Superbowl? I would have said the NCAA Championship game, but they played that last night. Oh, well. There’s still basketball. And hockey!  … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Bacon Crack Candy

I don’t have a picture of this particular treat to share. Frankly, I haven’t made it. Yet. And the batch I scarfed down was a treat from a friend. And yeah, I didn’t stop eating long enough to think about … Continue reading

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