Music Review: Midland, On The Rocks

Hailing from Dripping Springs, Texas, this country trio knocked me off my feet with their 2017 release, On the Rocks.  The trio consists of lead singer, Mark Wystrach, lead guitarist/vocalist, Jess Carson and bass player/vocalist, Cameron Duddy.  Their voices blend harmoniously...

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The Man Who Didn’t Fly by Margot Bennett

While I love my traditional mysteries, cozies and thrillers, sometimes I like to switch it up a bit with a British Library Crime Classic.  Poisoned Pen recently re-released another dynamic, subtle crime/mystery classic, The Man Who Didn’t Fly by Margot Bennett.  Published...

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The Mighty Mandarin

The mandarin orange may be small, but it sure packs a healthy punch!  There are many types of mandarin oranges – the most popular being tangerines, tangelos and Clementines.  And what’s so great about mandarins? In addition to being sweet and tasty, they are super easy...

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Long Island Iced Tina by Maria DiRico

Long Island Iced Tina is the second in Maria DiRico’s new exhilarating series, Catering Hall Mysteries.  It is an engaging burst of fresh air and chocked with colorful characters that will have you laughing, rolling your eyes and scratching your head, as you try...

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From the Oldies Vault: Slow Dance & Romance

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and as John Paul Young sang in 1978: Love Is InThe Air!  Step into the Oldie’s Vault for some romantic love songs that still withstand the test of time! The 50’s and early 60’s brought us plenty of groups with smooth, satiny voices, all...

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Smokey Robinson & Charlie Wilson: A Stellar Duet

Back in 1960, I got my first dose of Smokey Robinson through the Miracles’ Billboard Hit, Shop Around.  Lead singer Smokey’s vocals were crisp and clean, his stage persona was lively and infectious.  The Miracles relentlessly pounded the charts in the early 60’s through...

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