Livin' La Vida Llama ~ A Lighthearted Look at Life Over 60
I fell in love with Ms McCabe's writing in the first book of this series, Flora Flowerdew and Mystery of the Duke's Diamonds. So, of course, I absolutely had to read Flora Flowerdew and the Mystery of the Purloined Papers as soon as I could get my hands on it. I loved the second book... Continue Reading →
I didn't feel like writing yesterday. It was my last full day home alone before my husband returned from a business trip on the other side of the earth. Yesterday, the Llama rested, and it was wonderful. The reset may not have gone as initially planned, though. I think it went better. It was more... Continue Reading →
I love moments like these, nights when the sky is mostly clear, allowing me a fantastic sunset view from the comfort of my living room couch. It's incredibly vivid in the winter when the trees are bare of leaves. The wind is blowing, and I'm watching the dark silhouettes of branches swaying against a backdrop... Continue Reading →
Well, actually, I can't. There was so much snow after this storm that it took an extra day for someone to clear my driveway. Did I try it myself? No way. With ice under that snow, and a hip that likes to remind me that I'm over 60 and not in the best shape, I... Continue Reading →
As I sit here, warm and safe, while a storm outside turns from snow to ice, I can't help but think of a scene from the Vicar of Dibley. The characters come in, each with a telling of which storm was the "great storm," and of course, each of them tries to one-up the other.... Continue Reading →
I knew today would be better. After over 24 hours of travel, my husband is safe and sound at his destination. I've set myself up for a quiet weekend of self-care and decluttering. So far, so good! I have comfort food in the crockpot, plenty of healthy snacks (and one or two not-so-healthy like that... Continue Reading →
My house is quiet. My cat is staring at me. Everything feels off-kilter. What? Did you expect me to be lighthearted all the time? Let's settle for most of the time, shall we? It started sometime around the holidays. "I'll have to travel to the India office, probably in February." Okay, I thought, "I can... Continue Reading →
What a perfect blend of romance and intrigue this was! Intelligently crafted, I found myself captivated as Melisende and Philip's story built steadily and powerfully. Each chapter added more depth to the characters and complexity to the plot. Like a fine wine or a full-bodied coffee, My Lady Melisende is a story to be savored.... Continue Reading →
Close your news feed. Tuck your social media aside for a while. It's time to curl up with a romantic getaway to St. Andrews, Scotland. It's okay. They'll all still be there when you get back. Reading Adrian and Derry's story, I felt transported. Yes, of course, I took care of my daily obligations, but... Continue Reading →
When I was a child, visiting my grandparents, breakfast included my grandmother setting out their daily pills. I didn't think much of it then. Oh, but now I do! Mind you, my "pills" are vitamins and supplements...all except one newcomer to the mix: a low-dose diuretic. (A side effect of diuretics, in case you weren't aware,... Continue Reading →
One Crafty Llama 