Monthly Archives: February 2020

Free Hints for Fixing Husbands

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Nothing causes more problems than domestic bliss, doesn’t it? Or maybe it’s just husbands… Anyhoo, I’ve got a couple of fine devoted wives asking yours truly what the heck to do with their other half. … Continue reading →

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Pathe Knew How to Make Them Grand

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! For my Raves n Faves this week, I am sharing some of my all-time favorite things, Pathe films. There are so many great ones, but I am focusing in on some fantabulously glamourous ones. Just … Continue reading →

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Working at a Fevered Pitch

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know some days at the day job are just well, stupid, for lack of a better word? This would be one of them. No one got anything done (wait, that’s not news), but there … Continue reading →

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The Real Cold War

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Ever wonder how that cold war got started, what it was really about? Well, look no further – I have the true skinny on what that was honestly all about and it ain’t politics. It … Continue reading →

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Marvelous Advice for your Mid-Century Angst

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Whiz, zip, bang! It’s Friday. Do you ever wonder how you got through your weekends before yours truly was dispensing half-wit and almost witty wisdom to enhance your life? Well, I wonder how I ever … Continue reading →

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TV Time in the Neighborhood

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How’s your week going? That’s nice. You know, I agree, it’s been a long week. Maybe it’s just time to gather the family or friends around and see what’s on the tube tonight. Let’s see … Continue reading →

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Boss Says I am a Gem of an Employee

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! What a day I’ve had. You know, not all Workday Wednesdays are the same. This one certainly had its highs and lows. Settle in for my bumpy ride! All was fine and good when I … Continue reading →

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Madge is Not My President

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hope your weekend was full of fun and romance. The highlight of mine turned out to be Bridge Night, which you all know I love. And not because we play the card game (that’s the … Continue reading →

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Advice for the Valentine Hearted

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Do tell, is your Valentine’s Day going swoonily? Mine is, of course. More ardent admirers than I can shake a stick at. And who to choose for my dinner and dancing date tonight? Sigh, so … Continue reading →

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Rippling Still Waters with Mary Wesley

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! And here we are – already Raves n Faves Thursday. Nice going, everybody! Today I’m going to share with you some books of one of my favorite authors, Mary Wesley. She didn’t get her novels … Continue reading →

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