Category Archives: Writing

Oh the Romance, Oh the Suspense

Posted on January 23, 2020 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! One of my favorite days is here. Why, that would be Raves n Faves Thursday, of course. This week I’ve got some great reads by one of the best 20th century authors, Mary Stewart. Now … Continue reading →

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Some Advice you May Not Want to Take

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Would you look at that – the first free advice Friday of the year. And do I have a couple of good questions to share with you today. Let’s get right to it, shall we? … Continue reading →

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Miss Silver is such an Interesting Gal

Posted on January 9, 2020 by

Hi there guys and dolls! Say, Thursday just crept up like that, and I’ve got a great Raves n Faves blog for you today. I can’t think of a better thing to do on the weekend than curling up with … Continue reading →

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Help for Life’s Little Mysteries

Posted on November 8, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Free advice Friday is here. How one gets through a week without a little half-wit wisdom, I’ll never know. Everywhere I turn, someone’s got an opinion about something. Yep, I’m no different. I received some … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Big Stone Gap

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! And tah-dah, here’s Thursday and time for my raves n faves, getting you into the weekend spirit. This week’s pick to make your weekend magical is the wonderful author Adriana Trigiani and her delightful stories. … Continue reading →

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How A-muse-ing!

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! And another weekend zip, bang gone! How does that happen? Well, quickly and even faster when you spend time in the company of a great artiste. Let me tell you all about it. See, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Trudy’s Sure Got Some Rose Colored Glasses

Posted on October 30, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hope your workday Wednesday whisking by! Here’s a little cautionary tale to entertain you on your coffee break. We had a gal pal drop by for a visit, Trudy. She was our day-dreamy girl, always … Continue reading →

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Shocking Suburbia!

Posted on October 29, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, modern technology is certainly spiffy, but you can’t beat the old fashioned tried and true ways to get the best news, real or fake. Take last night for an example. See, I am … Continue reading →

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Out to Lunch

Posted on October 23, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Do you know what my favorite part of workday Wednesday is? That’s right, lunch! If you do it right (you know, find Mr. Right, or even Mr. Right Now), you don’t even have to go … Continue reading →

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Beauticians Always Know Best

Posted on October 22, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Don’t we all love a little primping and pampering? Let’s be honest, we all need a little help now and then. As the edges of our years get a little warped and wrinkled (I swear … Continue reading →

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