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A Witness to Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Linda Andrews

My great uncle was there the day Pearl Harbor was bombed. This is his story in his own words.

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Mistletoe, kissing and Christmas

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Have you ever wondered how some holiday traditions got started? I know starting out that many will date back to Europe and most will have their roots deep in ancient beliefs. The association between mistletoe and Christmas is no exception. … Continue reading →

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The Book and Cook Blog Hop Tour: Grandma’s Cookies

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Linda Andrews

I’m participating in the Book and Cook Blog Hop Tour. I tend to eat so many of these sugar cookies that I only make them at Christmas time. Enjoy! Grandma’s Cookies 2 cups Vegetable shortening 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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The Story Fairy is Scheduled to Return

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Linda Andrews

As November draws to a close, so does my reading time. I still have a few books left to read before I begin writing, but already I can feel the gears shifting in my head from being a reader to … Continue reading →

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Friendsgiving

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Some years ago, my son and his friends made up a new holiday. Or at least it is new to us–Friendsgiving. In order to escape their homes for the long weekend, or maybe it was just to play video games … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Linda Andrews

I will not be posting until Monday but I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and those who are traveling a safe journey!

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More Book reviews

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Since I’m busy preparing for Thanksgiving, here are some of the books I’ve read in the last week. Enjoy! Dani Spevak travels from New Jersey to Scottsdale, Arizona to attend the prestigious Mountain Shadows Performing Arts High School. This is … Continue reading →

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Free Fall Writer’s Workshops in Scottsdale Arizona

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Linda Andrews

SIXTH ANNUAL FALL WRITERS WORKSHOPS Saturday, November 19, 2011 – 10 am to 4:30 pm Scottsdale Civic Center Library – Downstairs 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd – Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Free Admission – No registration necessary – First come First Serve … Continue reading →

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How much corn is in a cornucopia?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Every fall while I was growing up, my mother would pull out a curved, cone-shaped wicker basket and stuff it with fake plastic fruit. There was no corn inside, just some squishy grapes that squeaked if you popped them in … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Linda Andrews

I love candy. Chocolate. Chewy. Nutty. Crunchy. All kinds of candy. I don’t discriminate. So just where did the tradition of giving out treats come from? Well, working back in time, I’ve found getting treats comes from something called soul … Continue reading →

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