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It may be Frivolous, but it’s Free

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, look at you – you made it through another week. I’ll drink to that (frankly, I’ll drink to anything, but that’s just me…)! Let’s see how yours truly can help another couple of hapless … Continue reading →

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We Could All Benefit from a Little More Mma Ramotswe Today

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Doesn’t it just feel like we could all use a big hug from a warm and sunny person from a warm and sunny place? That’s what I thought too, so today’s Raves n Faves is … Continue reading →

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The Gloves are Off

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, it may be workday Wednesday, but I’ll be the first to admit that there was not a dull moment at the office today (I know, I didn’t understand what to make of it myself…). … Continue reading →

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Randall is Out of This World

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! I’ve come to believe there’s one in every neighborhood. They walk around all furtive and shifty eyed, mumbling to themselves, ready to engage you in conversation if for good golly’s sake you actually forget and … Continue reading →

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May Day Help is on the Way

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How’s your Friday going? Are you able to negotiate your way into the weekend without yours truly’s completely useless advice? Well, good for you. Let’s see how I can (mis)guide two souls today. Dear Barbara … Continue reading →

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Break Out the Popcorn

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Are you still taking up real estate on your couch? Well, for this week’s Raves n Faves I have some fantabulous films for you, by the clever and controversial director, Otto Preminger. They’ve got power, … Continue reading →

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The Polly Pot Luck

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Here’s food for thought – it’s Workday Wednesday. And do I have a story for you to try to digest. May it go down better than mine did…. So what do your work cohorts do … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Beauty with Blanche

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! So what kind of weekend did you have? Oh well, never mind. I’m sure there will be livelier ones. Take mine, for instance. Or rather, Blanche’s. She’s the one who started the whole danged thing. … Continue reading →

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More Mystery Men and Women of Santa Lucia

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Here’s a continuation of my who’s who of Santa Lucia, finishing up with some of the fine folks listed in my third novel, A NATE TO REMEMBER. Nathan Reed – Otherwise known as “Nate,” the … Continue reading →

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Get In with the In Crowd

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, it’s been so much fun getting to know so many new friends and readers. All this mixing and mingling with my long time chums is such a blast. Carrying on this week, I’m … Continue reading →

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