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December 19, 2016

My New Novel Is Now Available on Amazon!

Originally posted on TINA FRISCO:
I am so pleased to announce that the Kindle version of my new novel, Vampyrie: Origin of the Vampire, is now available on Amazon. CreateSpace should have it out in paper shortly. I’m also very relieved! Talk about birthing a baby . . . I did most of the work myself,…
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Published on December 19, 2016 09:55

December 18, 2016

“That’s What Christmas Is All About, Charlie Brown” Redux

In the spirit of the Christmas season, as families everywhere celebrate the holidays, I offer a re-post of one of my favorite and popular posts from 2015. If we were having coffee on this fourth and final day of Advent, in which we celebrate love, we would sip a hot beverage while our church choir … Continue reading “That’s What Christmas Is All About, Charlie Brown” Redux
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Published on December 18, 2016 07:00

December 17, 2016

The Winter Wonders Link-Up Continues

The Winter Wonders Link-up still going strong! If you want to meet and engage with new bloggers and share some holiday cheer, bring your Christmas posts and photos, winter scenes, holiday decor, seasonal recipes, and other winter holiday posts (past or present) to the link-up so we can all enjoy! I share each post on … Continue reading The Winter Wonders Link-Up Continues
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Published on December 17, 2016 07:00

December 16, 2016

Anticipa-a-tion, It’s Keeping Me Waiting…

Last year, while visiting family in San Diego during Christmas week, I snapped this photo of my nieces contemplating with Anticipation  the coming of Santa on Christmas Eve. We took a leisurely stroll on Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach to get out of the house and watch the surfers. My nieces may look patient, but … Continue reading Anticipa-a-tion, It’s Keeping Me Waiting…
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Published on December 16, 2016 10:31

December 15, 2016

Seek New Horizons

In my daily walks with my dog, Aero, we pass by the local elementary school every day. The setting winter sun illuminated the almost-full moon that hung just over the school as if to announce the coming of the winter solstice. As a school kid, I always loved this time of year. Excitement permeates the … Continue reading Seek New Horizons
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Published on December 15, 2016 07:00

December 11, 2016

Glimpses Book Review and Author Round-Up

If we were having coffee today, I would share with you my review of a fabulous new book from one of my favorite bloggers! To me there is nothing like enjoying a few moments with a hot beverage while reading a good book. Let me introduce you to Hugh Roberts, blogger at Hugh’s Views and … Continue reading Glimpses Book Review and Author Round-Up
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Published on December 11, 2016 07:00

December 10, 2016

Winter Wonders Link-Up

Announcing the next Seasonal Sensations Link-up! The theme for this holiday season is Winter Wonders. Share your favorite posts and photos, past and present, of your holiday celebrations, food and recipes, decor, winter landscapes–anything festive! You can link continuously from today through January 1st! This photo is of my pooch Aero, who sat under our … Continue reading Winter Wonders Link-Up
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Published on December 10, 2016 07:00

December 8, 2016

Take Time to Relax!

Has the preparation for the holidays taken its toll on you? Take a page out of this student’s life and Relax! While walking from my morning class back to my office, I came across this student who had strung up his hammock in the trees between two buildings. He definitely found a portable way to … Continue reading Take Time to Relax!
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Published on December 08, 2016 06:00

December 4, 2016

Coffee, Birthdays and Colds

I had big plans this weekend: finish my Christmas decor, attend church to enjoy some advent and share some coffee with my readers today, while enjoying my birthday. If we were having coffee (or tea) today, I would sit in another room so as not to give you my germs from the head cold that … Continue reading Coffee, Birthdays and Colds
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Published on December 04, 2016 10:12

December 3, 2016

Online Thieves are Looking for You by Bob Lowry

Originally posted on Olderhood.com:
Online Thieves Are Looking For You by Bob Lowry The holiday shopping season has begun in earnest. Projections are a 10% increase in online sales over last year, which already set records. Unfortunately, that means a growing opportunity for those who want to separate you from your money, your online identity,…
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Published on December 03, 2016 11:18