Whether you are retired, semi-retired or still working, your days can get pretty busy — maybe even out of control busy. Some days I find my TO DO list is so long, that even a legal size tablet sheet of paper isn’t enough! For those days when I have deadlines...
The Lost Gallows by John Dickson Carr
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Not only is The Lost Gallows another lost gem from the early 1930’s – but this one is going down as one of my favorite mysteries of all time. Anyone who enjoys the old Sherlock Holmes movies or books will be in 7th heaven with this solid, whodunit tale with a quiet...
From The Oldies Vault: Happy Music
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Spring is in the air – summer is right around the corner – things in general are looking “up!” Time to step into the Oldies Vault for some Happy Music!
The Blackbyrds were an American rhythm and blues/jazz-funk fusion group hailing from Washington, DC in 1973. They...
Murder At The Beacon Bakeshop by Darci Hannah
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Murder At The Beacon Bakeshop by Darci Hannah is the first in her new Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series. This is one of my favorite new series debuts – ever!
Lindsey Bakewell is a successful investment banker in NYC. But then she finds out that her upscale restaurant...
Experi-MINT
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There’s an overwhelming freshness when it comes to spring! While I love the sweet fragrances of hyacinths and lilies of the valley that fill the air, there’s something soothing and wonderful when it comes to the smell of fresh mint plants.
With so many varieties of...
Shoes To Die For by Laura Levine
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I had a really lousy week – in fact, I was downright miserable. I found myself up at 3 a.m. not only with insomnia, but with a severe attitude problem. So I decided to go downstairs into my private library and pick out something appropriate to read.
There’s nothing...
An Old Hat Can Become A Bird’s New Nest
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Spring is here and birds are anxiously scoping out places to build their nests. Here’s an idea for not only recycling, but helping our feathered friends.
After our mother passed on, we were left with a lot of her clothing and other personal items. Among those items...
Light at the End of the Tunnel
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When times seem tough, it can feel like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. But the light is there – it’s “always” there, but sometimes you have to look for it.
The pandemic is a classic example. Last spring things spiraled downward at a rapid rate. Folks...