Category Archives: Scandal

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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The Whole Danged Family

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Everyone hanging in there? Well, I’ve been a busy bee, mixing, mingling and making new friends and readers, too! That makes yours truly giddily happy. So for this week we’re going to do things just … Continue reading →

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For your Reading Pleasure

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! How’s your week going? Looking for something to read? Yours truly has a great suggestion for you. One of my favorite 20th century novelists is Elizabeth Jane Howard. Now I’ve mentioned her Cazalet series as … Continue reading →

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Spring Must be in the Air

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know when you hear some great gossip and it’s meant to be on the QT so of course, that means you tell only one person and you pinkie swear them to secrecy but they … Continue reading →

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Supply and Demand

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, we sure had some fun at the office this week. Made workday Wednesday just fly by, let me tell you! It all started late last week when Susie was promoted from the Steno Pool … Continue reading →

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Well, Bowl me Over

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well gee, isn’t wholesome fun just the ticket sometimes? Don’t you believe it. There’s always some saucy and scandalous behavior in the midst. So there I was, minding my own business with nothing much to … Continue reading →

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