Inspirational and Upbeat Posts for a Positive Lifestyle

Patriotic Oldies: Celebrate July 4th & Memorial Day

Written on 20 May 2024. Posted in Oldies Music.

Every year I re-post this song list and hope it makes you proud to be an American. Some songs are somber reminders of those who fought for our liberties. Other songs are just plain, good old-fashioned fun patriotic songs. Ssgt. Barry Sadler’s 1966 Ballad of the...

From The Oldies Vault: It’s About Time!

Written on 3 May 2024. Posted in Oldies Music.

Time. It marches on. It never stops. It’s relentless. But some things actually get “better” with time. Antiques are a prime example. And MUSIC! Take a step back into the oldie’s vault and reflect on these timeless classics – and yes, these happen to be all about...

Murder By The Seashore by Samara Yew

Written on 28 April 2024. Posted in Blog.

In this new cozy mystery series debut, Murder by the Seashore: Scarlett Gardner relocates with her boyfriend, Connor, to open the Palm Trees and Page Turners bookshop in sunny southern California. Connor takes care of the business end, while Scarlett literally runs...

Elusive Butterflies

Written on 22 April 2024. Posted in Nature.

In 1966, singer/songwriter Bob Lind had a hit song: “Elusive Butterfly.” Yup, he was talking about the elusive butterfly of love. But real butterflies can be right under your nose and you might not even realize it. Spring is here and summer is just around the...

Robins: The Icons of Spring

Written on 10 April 2024. Posted in Nature.

“He rocks in the treetops all day long, hoppin’ and a-boppin’ and singing his song…” Spring and Robins – they go together hand-in-hand. You can’t help but smile when you see a Robin because you know that spring is here! Sure there are plenty of other birds in...

Easy, Comfy Bedroom Style

Written on 2 April 2024. Posted in Style.

Your bedroom is the last place you see before you fall asleep and the first place you see when you wake up to a brand new day. That makes your bedroom extra special. You don’t have to break the bank to make your bedroom comfy and cozy. You spend approximately...

Easy Ideas for Hosting a Holiday Lunch or Brunch

Written on 22 March 2024. Posted in Food.

Spring is here! Thinking about hosting a lunch or brunch for Good Friday or Easter with a few friends or family? Take the stress off yourself so you have time to enjoy your guests and actually spend some quality time with them. Here’s some EASY food ideas, most of...

Got Grooves?

Written on 1 March 2024. Posted in Oldies Music.

So much fabulous music through the decades! So many great songs. So many great artists! So many riffs, beats – and grooves! Take a stroll down Memory Lane and re-visit these hits from the past. Ramsey Lewis got grooves. Prince got grooves. The Dells got grooves. The...

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