I still get the daily newspaper. It’s a mix of news topics: good, bad, indifferent, helpful, etc. All of these articles reflect the times we live in and what’s going on around our world.
It’s a beautiful spring morning. After I read my morning paper, I took my coffee...
Murder Served Neat by Michelle Hillen Klump
Written by Anni on . Posted in Mysteries / Thrillers.
Take the final chill off winter with this fun, delightful cozy: Murder Served Neat by Michelle Hillen Klump. It’s the second entry in her Cocktails and Catering Mystery series.
Samantha Warren gave up journalism to start her own business. She’s become a top-notch...
The Art of Thankfulness
Written by Anni on . Posted in Inspirational.
With the world spinning at warp speed, sometimes we lose sight of things that are and should be “basic.” Being thankful is one of them. Here are a few examples of things that are easy to overlook and be thankful for.
This morning the sun was shining and the buds on...
Irish Coffee Murder by Leslie Meier
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Another fun St. Patrick’s Day cozy read: Irish Coffee Murder. This trilogy finds 3 of our favorite cozy authors, once again, up to task of giving us 3 cozy tales, each featuring characters from their most popular series.
IRISH COFFEE MURDER by Leslie Meier has Lucy...
Irish Knit Murder by Peggy Ehrhart
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Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Peggy Ehrhart gives us her newest Knit & Nibble mystery: Irish Knit Murder.
This charming and delightful tale is filled with plenty of St. Patrick’s day spirit all taking place in the quaint and quiet town of Arborville. Did I...
EZ Black Bean Dip
Written by Anni on . Posted in Style.
Here’s a fast and easy black bean dip perfect for informal gatherings, as a snack or for Game Day:
(1) 15.2 oz. Can of black beans – thoroughly drained and rinsed
1/4 cup of Light Sour Cream
1/3 cup of red salsa (plus an extra 1/3 or 1/2 cup for topping)
1/3 to ½ cup...
Oldies: Songs of Romance & Love
Written by Anni on . Posted in Oldies Music.
Valentine’s Day is blowing in faster than our Northeast windchill. So treat yourself to some festive holiday chocolates and other Valentine goodies as you take a stroll to the intersection of Memory Lane and Love Song Street from decades gone by. Some are Happy...
God’s Raindrops
Written by Anni on . Posted in Inspirational.
Rainy days – some folks love them, some folks hate them. But here’s something to ponder no matter where you stand on the matter.
I never minded a rainy day, except, of course, when I had a dreadful work commute (especially on a Monday morning). The slightest bit of...