Monthly Archives: February 2017

Guest Blog:Darcy’s Hope at Donwell Abbey by Ginger Monette

I don’t think many folks will be surprised that I love Jane Austen and have a fondness for Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. Long before I wrote romance, I read it. It is still one of my go to genres … Continue reading

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Days to Celebrate for the Week Ahead

I know many of us love Taco Tuesday. I’ll admit I prefer soft tacos, but I love hot tortilla chips. Which makes me happy that today is National Tortilla Chip Day. 02/25/17 Is National  Chocolate Covered Nut Day. Which is … Continue reading

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Sam and Pete

So, I was reading a book on Isle Royale in Michigan and came across a reference. Apparently there was one resident who was quite colorful not only in his language but his use of other words to enhance those assorted … Continue reading

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Before I Lay Down to Sleep

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a clean freak. I can withstand the effort to clean my house until the hairballs are the size of the actually cats, not the dog. Let’s not get carried away here. … Continue reading

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Days to celebrate in the Coming Week

While most of us are looking forward to the weekend, here’s some fun days to celebrate when we go back to work next week. 2/17- National Cabbage Day. I hope that means sauerkraut. I love sauerkraut. 2/18- National Drink Wine … Continue reading

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Facts vs Alternative Facts

I have been a fan of alternative facts for years. Alternative universes, too. In other words, I love to read fiction. Pretty much any kind of fiction. But what of our alternative-Alternative facts section?  Who loves to read nonfiction? I … Continue reading

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Yeah, about that

How did Monday get here so quickly? And where was that blog post I was supposed to write. Stuck in my head, thinking it was Sunday until the alarm rang at 0330 this morning. Fun Times when the vacation ended. … Continue reading

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It Stopped my Heart

It should come as no surprise to those who follow my blog that I am a big fan of Netflix. I think I have 63 documentaries, series, and movies in my queue. 63 is a lot of things to watch, … Continue reading

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Signing at the Chocolate Affaire

I meant to take pictures. I really did. It just didn’t happen. As one of the organizers of the authors, I spent so much time running that I never had a chance to take pictures. But I can tell you … Continue reading

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February a Month to Celebrate

It’s Friday! Yay! I’ll be working and signing at the Chocolate Affaire this weekend. Eating chocolate goes without saying. Mmmm, chocolate. Even if you can’t come to downtown Glendale, there’s still plenty of things to celebrate. Great googly-moogly, there’s a … Continue reading

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