With Valentine’s Day fast tracking around the bend, it’s time to step into the Oldies Vault for some fun, upbeat, just plain “love happy” music.
So many songs, especially in the 50’s, told us stories. The Ray’s, Silhouettes is about a jealous lover who “thinks” he sees...
Get the most out of winter. With so many folks working from home or just staying home due to the pandemic, here are some book ideas that can enhance your “stay at home” life-style by honing in on all that nature has to offer.
Bird watching used to be for old fuddy duddies...
In 1969 Tommy Roe sang “Cinnamon – let me in!” While he may have been talking to his girlfriend, I’m telling you to let the spice, Cinnamon, into your pantry. Cinnamon is one of the most beneficial spices in the world.
Cinnamon is made by cutting the stems of the Cinnamomum...
It’s a double good time when I get to interview two great authors rolled into one! Yes, I’m talking about Ellen Byron, author of Cajun Country Mysteries and who is also Maria DiRico, author of the Catering Hall Mystery series. No matter which series you read and enjoy...
No two ways about it – last year was a rough year. Time to lose that 2020 stress through exercise and fitness regimes. Whether you choose outside activities such as walking, running, biking — or staying indoors doing stretches, weights, yoga, etc., music will...
Crossed Skis is yet another lost gem from the British Library of Crime Classics. It’s actually two separate and engaging mysteries, both are incredibly well done and melded together to create an utterly engaging tale.
It’s 1951 London and the book opens with a group...
Don’t miss this one! The only reason this didn’t make my TOP 10 favorite holiday mysteries is because I read this book AFTER I published my TOP 10 list (see the book/mystery category for the full list). This one has now been added – so yes, now it’s my TOP 11 favorite...
You may know Kathy Lynn Emerson as Kaitlyn Dunnett — top notch author of cozy mysteries. And if you’ve read any of her simply stellar cozies, you know this woman really knows how to write – she gets into the heart and soul of each and every one of her characters.
She...
