Don’t overlook the power of blackberries
Blackberries are red and do not turn black until fully ripened. Growing up as a kid, my brother, sister and I had all kinds of fruits and vegetables growing in…
Blackberry Burial by Sharon Farrow
Whether you are off to the beach or relaxing in your own backyard, is there a better way to spend a lazy summer day than with a good cozy mystery? …
Oldies Music for the 4th of July
July 4th is just around the corner and some of my favorite patriotic songs go way back. Who doesn’t feel patriotic when you hear Ssgt Barry Sadler’s Ballad of the…
Southern Sass and Killer Cravings by Kate Young
Fresh out of the gate this month is the debut of a charming new cozy series: Southern Sass and Killer Cravings by Kate Young. The characters reflect the laid-back southern…
Fathers: A Treasure Chest of Gold
Father’s Day is almost here. Sadly, our own father is gone, but for those of you fortunate enough to still have your father, here’s the perfect Father’s Day gift –…
Paul Thorn’s rock, gospel, blues & country
The morning after the Paul Thorn concert in Alexandria, VA, I woke up fully charged! Thorn’s rocked- out, upbeat “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” was still stuck in my head. I…
Crime & Punctuation by Kaitlyn Dunnett
I’ve always been a huge fan of Kaitlyn Dunnett’s Liss MacCrimmon Mystery Series…it is definitely one of my all-time favorites. With that said, I (shamefully) had my doubts that she…
Your junk is a bird’s treasure
You’ve all heard the phrase: One man's junk is someone else’s treasure. Well, here’s a new twist: Your junk is a bird’s treasure! There are many birds such as swallows,…
