Tag Archives: Love

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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Fantastically Free Advice for the Fretful

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Say, it’s already Friday, and you know what that means – time for some not so great advice that you really don’t need. Let’s see what are willing victims, er, participants are troubled about today. … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Big Stone Gap

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

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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Iffy Motherly Advice

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Can you believe it? Another Friday finally showed up. Hope you haven’t eaten too much Halloween candy. Those little devils add up past girdle capacity. Trust me, I know. Time for a bit more not … Continue reading →

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It Truly is Deluxe Radio!

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hope your Thursday’s going swingingly. With the weekend right around the corner, it’s time for Barbara Jean’s Raves and Faves. I suggest to you the fantabulously delightful Radio Deluxe, hosted by Jessica Molaskey and John … Continue reading →

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Dear Reader, Dear Writer

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  I may get a little flack for this post, but I have to say what I have to say.  Please forgive me if you read yourself in this week’s musings, but then again, if you … Continue reading →

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These are a Few of my Favorite Tweets…

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  The girls are hard at work developing the third Poppy Cove Mystery (the follow-up to STRANGLED BY SILK and DEATH OF A BEAUTY QUEEN) and I must say it’s a doozy — not everyone is … Continue reading →

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Who Knew I Had So Much to Say?

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Well, this happened before I knew it.  This is blog post number 100!  It’s been over a couple of years, and there’s many favorite posts I’d love to mention. My very first one was titled … Continue reading →

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What Do You Mean You Don’t Want to be Trussed Up Like a Turkey?

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there guys and dolls!  Today’s blog is about clothing, or rather what shall I do in my own world and in my own way.  Now as many of my long term, faithful friends have known, not only do my … Continue reading →

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Ready, Set, Nope — A Hooky Day for You!

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls!  Well, whew — the girls (Andrea and Heather) do keep me busy.  It’s been a big time of flurry and then hurry up and wait.  They’ve been doing interviews, reviews, lining up personal appearances, finding … Continue reading →

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