Livin' La Vida Llama ~ A Lighthearted Look at Life Over 60
I love when I get caught up in a sweeping historical novel, and this one was just breathtaking. Ms. Ware has deftly entwined a love story for the ages within the beautifully researched settings of Scotland, England, and the American Colonies in the 1700s. It begins in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1760, where we meet our... Continue Reading →
Let's hear it for stepping out of our comfort zone! Okay, my comfort zone. When a dear (and dare I say "old") friend asked if I'd like to join him at Fire & Ice today, I jumped at the opportunity without a thought. Fire & Ice is an interactive restaurant. In the center lies a... Continue Reading →
It dawned on me this evening that I haven’t written a regular blog post in a while. Once we came back from Alaska, I honestly wasn’t feeling very creative. Snuffy and sneezy, yes…creative, not so much. But I’ve been reading a lot and posted a bit about our trip to Alaska. That counts, right? Whenever... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite things to do is pick up my grandson after school once a week. I bring a different book with me every time, whether it's new or from our home library. When I ordered Merriam-Webster's First Dictionary on Amazon, I had no idea how much fun the ride back to my house... Continue Reading →
Take one blind Viscount whose pride drives him to be independent and not a burden on his family. Add one strong-willed heroine, determined to make her own way in the world while helping others. Mix in a wonderful cast of secondary characters. Yield: one book I loved a lot! The third in Gayle Callen's The... Continue Reading →
We left Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge first thing in the morning. There were about 9 buses that drove us all to meet a train just outside of Talkeetna. We had assigned seats on the train. I try not to have preconceived notions of things, but I definitely was wrong about the train. I expected... Continue Reading →
From the High Street of Edinburgh, Scotland to the theatrical world of London, this is a story to be savored. With a strong female lead, Wicked Company takes the reader on a saga reminiscent of a series like Poldark. No matter what is thrown at Sophie, she perseveres. I found myself so engrossed in this book,... Continue Reading →
My birthday is this week, so I'd like to share some of the “cost-saving” joys I found in my email. If you haven’t already, check your favorite restaurants and activities to see if they offer Birthday Perks. You may have to sign up for a program, but it’s oh so worth the time. Here are... Continue Reading →
Imagine my surprise when I learned Michaels has a senior discount! Not only that, but I qualified for it six years ago! (at age 55) The discount is 10% and, if you are already a member of Michaels Rewards program, it's wicked easy to sign up. Yes, I said "wicked." I'm from New England. It's... Continue Reading →
Early on the next morning, we put our suitcases outside our rooms, as did anyone else moving on to their next stop on vacation. It’s very weird. I’m not the trusting sort to just put my suitcase out there and walk away. It was one thing, when we left Fairbanks, to put our luggage in... Continue Reading →
One Crafty Llama 