Monthly Archives: October 2018

Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Linda Andrews

I hope everyone enjoys the day and gets plenty of treats. I thought I’d share my sister’s recipe for Witch stew. Ask witch to stand in a cauldron, add water. That’s it. Happy Halloween. DISCLAIMER: No witches were harmed in … Continue reading →

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Patience my friend

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Years ago, we removed the closet doors to install hardwood floors in the bedrooms. My children liked them gone, so they stayed down. But I was certain I had saved the hardware. Well, years have gone by and I wanted … Continue reading →

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Growing Up

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Linda Andrews

It’s been the rainiest October in a long, long time here in Phoenix. And, really, all I can say is “Yay!” I love the rain. We have a metal awning that protects our pool equipment from the blazing sun and … Continue reading →

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Season’s Eatings

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Linda Andrews

Given that we are heading into the season of sharing food and drink with family and friends, for the first time ever, I’ve made Conceived in Blood free across most platforms. Warning: the book contains graphic violence, swearing, and cannibals … Continue reading →

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The Gloves are off

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Linda Andrews

We were supposed to get rain yesterday. We had sprinkles at 3:30 in the morning but then it was sunshine and occasional clouds. So the hubbinator and I went to the home improvement store to purchase some plants for our … Continue reading →

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Halloween Movies

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Linda Andrews

I’ve been binging on Halloween movies since September. I have to say I love them, even the bad ones. I especially enjoyed Netflix’s rebooting of the Haunting of Hill House. Wonderfully done (although the Hubbinator didn’t like it as much … Continue reading →

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Get Stuffed

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Linda Andrews

We purchased a couch about a year ago and the cushions were hard as a rock. Over time, they softened, then stayed squished. It’s not very comfortable sitting on a slopping couch, so I decided to purchase new pads for … Continue reading →

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Why I’ll Never Be Rich

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Linda Andrews

I watch Antiques Roadshow. I love the show. The hubbinator and I like to guess how much things are worth. And I’m usually wrong. Really, really wrong on things that I don’t like or think are ugly. Seems that those … Continue reading →

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Taking it easy

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Linda Andrews

I’ve reached the quarter point in my latest novel. I had hoped to be further along, but life and the day job and that sense of bleh keep getting in the way. My critique partner says it’s the best thing … Continue reading →

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Ride with me

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Linda Andrews

The weather is cool. The days are short. It’s fall. And, for Arizona, it came early. Yay! After months of being cooped up inside and living like a vampire (only going out when it’s dark), there is finally an opportunity … Continue reading →

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