Tag Archives: Holiday

Helping Out the Boss is Hard Work

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Workday Wednesday is here and I made sure my boss had a doozy of one. Let me tell you all about it. I was sitting at my desk, minding my own business (well, actually, I … Continue reading →

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Making Things Bright

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, no matter where you are in the northern hemisphere, the days are getting definitely shorter and in most places a little chillier. And with the holiday season upon us, it’s most likely time to … Continue reading →

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A Terrific Twelvetide to You!

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, it has been a while, hasn’t it? My girls, Andrea and Heather, have finally let me come out and play again. They left me swivelling on a rather precarious (yet entertaining) barstool while they … Continue reading →

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Do I Have a Couple of Days for You!

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Today, I’m California Dreaming.  I’d like to share with you a few  of my favorite places and things to do in the Santa Barbara region.  Andrea and Heather, the two behind yours truly, Barbara Jean … Continue reading →

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