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Rose-colored Monday

I looked out my office window yesterday and found two roses blooming. I hadn’t even noticed the buds. This particular rose bush is old. It was in the flowerbed when we moved in over 20 years ago. I’ve managed not … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Coffee-Caramel Sauce

Sometimes, you just get a craving. Sometimes, you have the stuff on hand to mix up exactly what will satisfy that craving. This just might do it if you like the taste of caramel and coffee. Total time, including Prep: … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Bacon-Bourbon Apple Pie

Okay. I’ll be honest here. When I first saw this recipe I was all OMG! *FLAIL*!!! (There might have been a Muppet involved.) Why? Four words: bacon, bourbon, apple, and pie. I mean, add a cup of coffee and all … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Chocolate Chunk-Streusel Coffee Cake

So…Chocolate chunks. Streusel. Coffee. Cake. What’s not to love right? Add in a cup of coffee on the side, a good book, a fork, and a little alone time. Works for me. Oh, did I mention quick and easy? This … Continue reading

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Angst

When plotting and writing a story–especially romance, there has to be conflict. External conflict. Internal conflict. Hopefully a mostly 50-50 split of the two. External conflict is easy. Those are things that happen mostly outside the Protaganists’ control, stuff that … Continue reading

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Snow Day Monday

Y’all, it’s FREAKING COLD out there! And it’s gonna get worse before it gets better. As I’m typing this, I’m wrapped in my OSU Cowboys Snuggly, wearing heavy socks and fuzzy houseshoes. On a normal winter day, I’m in flannel … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Slow-Cooker Cheesy Bacon Strata

Looking for something that appears fancy but is totally easy? And yummy? For breakfast or brunch, this strata hits all the right buttons. And it looks like a fancy chef spent HOURS making it just for you and your guests. … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Coffee Slushie

So, y’all know I’m big on Starbucks frappucinos. I’ve also done something similar at home using leftover coffee. Then Sade, who doesn’t cook–like at all dropped this in my inbox.   5 Min(s) 5 Min(s) Prep 2 servings, 1 cup each … Continue reading

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Monday Checklist

I made a list to get ready for today. It’s a pretty simple list. 1. Coffee ✓ 2. Coffee ✓ 3. Coffee 4. Write I made a little progress over the weekend on the WIP. See, this witch popped in … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Beignets

As most of you know, one of my favorite places in the world is New Orleans. And one of my favorite places to sit and watch the world go by is the Cafe du Monde just across the street from … Continue reading

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