Dewey took his seat between the fireplace and the only glazed window in the building. He could see the street, the saloon, the casino, the red-carpeted stairway, and the balconies and rooms on the second and third floors. He listened to the minstrel’s ballad of a heartbroken pirate on a desert isle, ate salmon grilled …
By Teri Smith-Pickens The most significant take away from my book The Irrational Fear Cure is the imperative to protect future generations of children from living permanently in the fear-based system of Survival Mode. Besides Survival Mode Syndrome’s symptoms of chronic anxiety, mood instability, poor self-esteem, memory deficits, poor sleep habits, issues with trust and …
By Angie Ransome-Jones (National Best-selling Author & Ghostwriter) My “Covid clock,” as I now refer to it as, started on March 12 (2020). That was the day that life as I knew it – full of friends, fun and overpriced cocktails – all came to a screeching halt! I was a guest-host at a local …
What have you been up to this weekend? I managed to wear myself out a good bit – which is why this post is “Sunday Supper” instead of “Sunday Brunch.” For us, as usual, it hasn’t been a whole lot – though we did do the very first thing we’ve done since March 2020 that …
By: Sara Skirboll, Shopping and Trends Expert at RetailMeNot To make sure you take full advantage of National Pie Day, I’ve rounded up deals on delicious pies and desserts. Get the scoop on freebies and discounts from restaurants like Black Angus Steakhouse, Marie Callender’s, Village Inn and Baker’s Square. Sounds tasty! Baker’s Square Restaurant & …
Sci-Fi, Time Travel Publisher: Cougar WebWorks The Last Book departs from Thomas Mann’s last, unfinished novel and propels its hero into the speculative waters of time travel, alternative history, and a dystopian future. When precocious 19th-century con-man Felix Krull is recruited by an astral-traveling presidential candidate, Sophie Vaughan, he embarks on a quest across …
Gaining a finer appreciation for wines can seem challenging for newcomers—with the wide varieties ofwine on the market, your choices are endless. Aside from this, there’s also the matter of mastering thejargon and identifying its key features. Luckily, Spanish wines are a great way for people to start theirjourney to becoming connoisseurs. This guide to …
Electronics Electronics will sell out the fastest on Black Friday, says Sara Skirboll, resident Shopping & Trends expert for RetailMeNot. “If you see a good deal on TVs—Apple TVs and 4Ks are hot!—computers or phones, pick [them] up immediately,” she advises. Electronics are going to be heavily discounted—some up to 40 percent, which means people …
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I will receive a percentage of that purchase at no extra cost to you. I received the product in exchange for an honest review. Recently, I had the opportunity to review Sterling Vineyards’ 2016 Calistoga Zinfandel ($40). Sterling Vineyards’ Calistoga Vineyard is located at the …
By: Sara Skirboll, Shopping and Trends Expert at The Real Deal Blog Have a Virtual Dinner with Family and Friends Traveling to visit family this year will be difficult, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate together! Share recipes ahead of time and host a virtual dinner over Zoom, Skype or Facebook Portal, so …
