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January 30, 2020
Office Update
I have big plans to renovate my office. Huge plans. The idea came when I saw a rug online. My soul insisted I needed this rug. So I bought it. The rest of the room will transformed around this The first step involves getting my husband’s two bookcases out of my office. I already know […]
January 27, 2020
MJ Monday-Manuscript: Besieged by the Moon
Here’s an excerpt from the very rough draft of BESIEGED BY THE MOON, tentatively scheduled for July 2020 publication: “Helga is a character,” Parker said as he helped Phoebe into the back seat of Dakota’s SUV. Phoebe was so tiny she could be mistaken for a child. “I think she’s frightened.” Phoebe scooted across the […]
January 23, 2020
It’s Alarming
Last year I indulged in a new alarm clock. An atomic clock, which means I never have to set it again. The numbers are enormous, making it easy to read without my glasses. It not only shows me the time, but also the temperature and humidity of the room, the day, the date, and the […]
January 20, 2020
MJ Monday-Music: Aria 2
Many years ago, a friend gifted me with a CD called Aria 2. The compilation is one of the most relaxing collections of music I’ve ever heard. Very few of the cuts are in English, which makes the songs unobtrusive. It’s difficult to be distracted by lyrics when you don’t understand them. I love the CD. […]
January 16, 2020
Digging in Upstate New York
Digging things up was a minor trend in upstate New York back in the 1800s. Joseph Smith Jr started it in 1823, when he dug up a buried book written on golden plates near Palmyra, New York. This discovery led to the establishment of the Mormon religion. Throughout the summers of my youth, local TV […]
January 13, 2020
MJ Monday: Movie-THE REWRITE
The first time I saw THE REWRITE was with my husband who thought I’d like it because it was about a writer. He wanted to see it because it takes place at SUNY Binghamton, where he went to college. Starring Hugh Grant (eh) and Marisa Tomei (I’m a fan), I was surprised I hadn’t heard […]
January 9, 2020
Book Review: Linda Howard-Open Season
Linda Howard is one of my favorite authors of all time. I love a great romantic suspense story. This year, I’m going to review my top six favorites Linda Howard novels, starting with OPEN SEASON. The main character, Daisy, wakes up on her birthday and decides her life is boring and it’s up to her to […]
January 6, 2020
MJ Monday-Meals: Produce
No recipe this month, but rather, an observation about food. My local supermarket has a program where they’ll shop for you and deliver to your house. My main concern with concept has always been produce. I like to pick out my own. I like fruits and most vegetables. However, I find vegetables a pain in […]
January 2, 2020
Self Help Review: Made for More? Nope.
I’m switching things up a bit this year, trying to keep the blog fresh. I will review a self-help book, or in the case of January, a self-help movie, the first Thursday of every month. I’ve certainly read my share. One thing you’re going to learn about me is my skepticism. You may think I […]
December 30, 2019
MJ Monday: MJ’s Motivation-2020 Vision
It’s that time of year again, when people make their New Year’s resolutions. My friends and I continue to set goals for the coming year. How could I not play off the year and call my plan for the next twelve months my 2020 Vision? Pulling together an action plan for the next year requires […]
