Food critic Haley Snow receives an intriguing email from a writer, Catherine Davitt. Catherine is coming to Haley’s town with a dual-purpose in mind: 1) to do research for a book on Ernest Hemingway’s wives 2). To solve the decades-old mystery of the disappearance...
Patriotic Oldies for Memorial Day & July 4th
Written by Anni on . 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...
God’s Lantern Shines Bright Through Life’s Storms
Written by Anni on . Posted in Inspirational.
When we are blessed with sunny days, both literally and figuratively, the happy vibes abound. Our Summer sunshine brings welcomed warmth and “fun” or even lazy days outside. Our Spring sunshine brings a wealth of cooler weather, enabling plants to burst from the soil...
Easy Sausage Sandwich (and budget stretcher)
Written by Anni on . Posted in Food.
As a kid, I used to love going to local fairs and carnivals. Loved the cotton candy, loved the kettle corn – and loved those overstuffed sausage sandwiches!
Today, you can still grab a package of sausage at your local grocery store. Not only is there beef and pork,...
Vice and Virtue by Libby Klein
Written by Anni on . Posted in Mysteries / Thrillers.
Looking for a cozy with a different spin? Unique setting? Quirky characters? Heart and humor?
Than look NO further than Libby Klein’s fabulously fun and engaging new mystery: Vice and Virtue.
Meet Layla Virtue, a “pushing” 40 recovering alcoholic, wanna-be rocker...
Luscious Lemon: Easy Recipes & Ideas
Written by Anni on . Posted in Food.
Lemons. Boring? Never! This sunny, brightly colored fruit can boost so many recipes and drinks. One should always keep a fresh lemon (or two) on hand. Here’s why:
– When making scrambled eggs or an omelet: squeeze a little fresh lemon into the mixture to bring...
Concrete Prayers: Your Spiritual Brick and Mortar
Written by Anni on . Posted in Blog, Inspirational.
Start each morning with thankfulness in your heart, for a new day is about to begin. Maybe it’s a good day – maybe it’s a bad day – maybe just a boring day – or even a “weird” day, but hey, it’s a new day and it’s YOURS!
Your day is important, so as they say “own...
Someone From The Past by Margo Bennett
Written by Anni on . Posted in Mysteries / Thrillers.
Someone From The Past by Margot Bennett was first published in 1958. It’s another fine British Library Crime Classic that is guaranteed to keep mystery fans intrigued until the very end.
Nancy Graham is a young woman who re-connects with her former friend and...