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 are...
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 owner/fiance...
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 mint...
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 like...
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 were...
There’s nothing quite as soothing as sitting in a garden filled with lavender. Lavender has long been touted as having a “calming and soothing effect.” Now that’s something we all can use!
There are many different varieties of this bushy semi-evergreen herb. Depending...
Poor hearts of palm – I’m betting there’s many folks out there who don’t know what they are or have never eaten them. That’s why today I’m shining the spotlight on this nutritious, yet overlooked vegetable. Most vegetables taste better “fresh.” But hearts of palm aren’t...
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 lost...
