Livin' La Vida Llama ~ A Lighthearted Look at Life Over 60
I stepped back in time this afternoon. Dressed in a soft black dress, I sat in the foyer of the Silver Fountain Inn, about to sit down to tea. The Downton Abbey theme song played softly in the background, and I was instantly transported to a time and place so different from our current world.... Continue Reading →
The Cornish Princess by Tanya Ann Crosby is a fabulous read filled with characters and events based in history, and with a perfect twist of magic and folklore.Ms. Crosby crafted this story with an eye for detail, a strong understanding of the human spirit, and an obvious love of Celtic legends.This first book of a... Continue Reading →
Each time that I start one of the Three Tomes Bookshop books, I smile with anticipation of what adventure Jacqueline will have next. As expected, Hexes, Exes, and Codexes was no exception. I won't give any spoilers, but oh, did my heart brighten when a certain book hit the floor. Like Jacqueline, it brought more curiosity... Continue Reading →
Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. Sure, the cynical can say it's commercialized. They can wax poetic about saving trees by not buying cards or focusing on whatever atrocious thing they can share with others in an attempt to rain on the parades of those of us who love the holiday. If you... Continue Reading →
I didn't realize I was missing reading books with magic and intrigue. Luckily, I came across Blade of Hope and immediately lost myself in the Queendom of Thornwilde. Harlow's story grabbed me at the start and did not let go. As other reviewers have noted, there are a few dryish spots, but they weren't dry... Continue Reading →
I am a big fan of Ms. Cambridge's Three Tomes Bookshop series, which is written under the name Colleen Gleason. So, when I learned she was doing a book tour a few months ago and had a stop fairly close to where I live, I jumped at the chance to go. I even brought my... Continue Reading →
This is by far my favorite retelling of Cinderella. Although "retelling" may not be quite the right word. This book has so many wonderful twists and turns that I found myself thoroughly enchanted by Ella's story…but it is definitely a tale of its own! Ms. Carroll's writing style captivated me from the start, reeling me... Continue Reading →
Remember when you were a kid, and you'd play board games with your friends or family? As we approach retiring (or for you folks already there), here are some thoughts on revisiting that time, but with a more grown-up twist. When my husband and I first got together, he and his kids introduced me to... Continue Reading →
I am writing this as the sun sets on my favorite day of the year. The setting sun has taken with it all but the remaining few hours of 2023. I find myself reflecting on the past twelve months, as most of us are wont to do. What have I accomplished, and where have I given... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was my second visit to the Greater Boston Stage Company. One of my dear friends was in the play "All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914." If you haven't seen it yet, put it on your list! It's a heart-touching, award-winning acapella production that will stay with you for days after you see... Continue Reading →
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