My dear friend Florence, known affectionately by all of us as Flobell died the other day. With her went a big chunk of my heart and my life. We were deeply connected, even though many miles kept us separated through most of our adulthood. A testament to the truth that when a friendship runs that deep […]
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Anita doesn’t know that a couple of her friends organized this book party for her and her new book this is now ready for all the happy readers. I’ve read several of the Tori Winters mysteries and they just keep getting better and better. Grab your favorite beverage and let’s party. Murder With Wine: A
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On this Memorial Day when we acknowledge those who have fought and died in the cause of freedom, I want to thank all of the men and women in my family who have served in the military. While not all died in combat, there are many on my father’s side of the family who served
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So happy to showcase another terrific new book coming this summer. If you like a complex mystery with imperfect characters, check out the stories from this best-selling author. The Woman in Suite 11Ruth Ware ASIN : B0DJM99D77Publisher : Gallery/Scout Press (July 8, 2025)Language : EnglishPrint length :
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I had ten glorious days in Galveston with my son and his wife and two grown children. Got back on Thursday, only to find one of my cats seriously ill. After several days of hospitalization and treatment, I had to make the tough decision to help her go over the Rainbow Bridge. Always such a
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Despite all the turmoil in our lives, it’s so important to stop a moment, take a deep breath, and be happy about just one thing. So that’s what I’ll do after I finish this post. Trump is signing executive orders like it’s his new favorite hobby. Stats on The Federal Registry show that he’s already
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Sunday was such a blissful day as I avoided the news and spent the afternoon with my youngest daughter. We’re working on a quilt together, and I’m so thankful that she was able to figure out the cutting of pieces to make the borders. She’s a bit on the OCD side, and her penchant for
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THE DOLL FROM DUNEDINBy ML Condike Historical Mystery / Genealogy MysteryPublisher: Harbor Lane BooksPages: 428Publication Date: October 22, 2024 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SYNOPSIS The Doll from Dunedin is the sequel to the 2024 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal winner in Fiction – Mystery – General, The Desk from Hoboken. Still reeling from the dangers of a recent case,
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The snow that was dumped on my corner of NE Texas is slowly going away, and the snow family my neighbors made in their front yard are melting. Brought to mind the Wicked Witch of the West and her famous line, “I’m melting.” Good riddance to her, but I will miss seeing the snow people
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The end of a year is often a time for reflection of the past twelve months and what has been accomplished on a personal level. That’s not what’s on my mind today as I write this. Instead, I’m reflecting on the life and legacy of Former-President Jimmy Carter, a man I greatly respected and admired,
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