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March 3, 2022
March 2, 2022
Did You Know
Did you know, when the Queen of England transfers her purse to her other arm, it's a signal she wants to end the conversation?
March 1, 2022
IWSG Wednesday
The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Groupday. We post our thoughts, talk about our doubts and the fears we have conquered, and our struggles and triumphs. Hopefully we offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling.
The awesome co-hosts for the March 2 posting of the IWSG are Janet Alcorn, Pat Garcia, Natalie Aguirre, and Shannon Lawrence! Thanks, ladies. Much appreciated.
This month’s question: March 2 question - Have you ever been conflicted about writing a story or adding a scene to a story? How did you decide to write it or not?
I’m passing on this one. Anyone else had a conflict on writing a story or scene?
February/March reviews in no particular order.
*Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore it and don’t factor it into my review.
POUR IT ON (Keystone Couples) By Staci Troilo
What a fun novella.
Romy Chandler desperately needs a sommelier. Her restaurant is hosting a meet and greet in a few hours and she needs someone who knows their way around a good wine.
Rick Santucci is looking for outlets to sell wines from his vineyard.
When he walks into Romy’s restaurant, he’s immediately mistaken for an applicant applying for the sommelier job. The mix up that ensues leads to hilarious moments, confusion…and love.
Troilo fans will definitely enjoy this sparkling read.
Available at Amazon.
THE REBEL’S REDEMPTION by Jacquie Biggar
As a hot-tempered youth, Jared Martin left home, hurting the people who loved him best. Now he’s back, only to discover he has an eight-year-old son he knew nothing about. Unfortunately, trouble comes with him, putting everyone he cares about in danger. To save them, he turns to someone he knows he can rely on, a brother SEAL.
Ms. Biggar does a masterful job of entwining suspense and love in another heart-pounding story in the Wounded Hearts series.
Available at Amazon.
JUST AN ODD JOB GIRL by Sally Cronin
This was a delightful read about Imogen, a woman in her fifties, who is traded in for a younger model. It’s been years since she worked and has no training to speak of. When she goes to a temp agency and starts reminiscing about past odd jobs, she discovers that she has more to offer than she realized.
Ms. Cronin always breathes life into her characters, making them feel real enough to tumble off the page and say hello😊.
Available at Amazon.
DIRTY AIR by Joe Congel
Congel has another keeper.
The third book in the Razzman Mystery Crime Files series is every bit as good as the first two. In Dirty Air, Rozzito—a baseball man—finds himself emersed in NASCAR where a favorite driver has been murdered. Just when he and his partner think they’ve got it figured out, the case takes another unexpected twist and keeps the partners—as well as the readers—guessing.
I like Razzman’s partner Scott and his girlfriend Karen, but my favorite character is Scott’s and Tony’s trusty sidekick Vinnie. He steals the show.
For Razzman devotees, you won’t be disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed the read and look forward to the next in the series. Keep them coming, Mr. Congel.😊
Available at Amazon.
February 28, 2022
It's Tuesday
Well,so far (knock on wood) the scratching post seems to be working. I think it helps that it's fairly tall, has tight carpeting, which seems to appeal to the critters. And I'm sure the catnip I spray on it doesn't hurt anything:)
ANDSigns of Spring in the Garden
The tulips are ready for spring. 
The rose bushes are thinking seriously about it.
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It's time to plant the holly tree.
An easy peasy salad
layered with spinach leaves, shredded carrots, apples, walnuts, red peppers with honey mustard dressing. The next time I made it, I left out the red peppers and liked the flavor better.What about you blogger buds, got an easy salad? Signs of spring in the garden? Scratch pads or posts that work?
February 24, 2022
February 23, 2022
Did You Know
Did you know, before Ed O'Neill became an actor he'd been drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers?
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February 22, 2022
Writerly Wednesday
What's your go-to word for:
Mine's: suspect.
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February 21, 2022
It's Tuesday
I loved this card from the HH. You press the button and music plays and confetti swirls around in the globe. Fun:)
What the heck, Frank?
Luckily, he got himself down before I had to figure out how:)
Cat Scratcher
Callie would never win a Cat of The Year award. She loves to scratch on wood surfaces: door frames, kitchen chairs, desk legs, you name it. Almost every item we have is swathed with double-sided tape and cat hair. So, I invested in a new cat scratcher. Toes crossed it works.
What about you, blogger buds. Got a misbehaving cat or two? A favorite Valentine Day card?
February 17, 2022
February 16, 2022
Did You Know
Did you know, drinking beer in moderation, supposedly, can reduce the risk of kidney stones by forty percent?
* Thanks Sue.
