It’s time to get ready to send Tiger Boy back to school. I can’t believe he’ll be a high school sophomore this year. I have a lot of things I want to get done before the new school year starts, including finishing up the robe I began making him last year (I know, I know). …
Preparing Your Child for Back to School
As the first day of school approaches, parents and children alike begin to run the gamut of emotions: excitement, fear, anticipation, anxiety. For those who will be experiencing a child’s very first day of school, you may feel torn between the joy of leading your child through a momentous milestone and the sadness of knowing …
Book Blast: Strangers at Sunset and Rafflecopter Giveaway
A vacation can be a killer… Publication Date: June 30, 2014 Genre: Psychological Mystery/Thriller A vacation can be a killer. Dr. Kate Hampton, a respected psychiatrist, gathers with a group of strangers at her favorite travel spot, Sunset Villa in Jamaica. Included in the mix are friends of the owners, a businessman with …
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2013 Syrah Rose
We belong to Chateau Ste. Michelle’s wine club. In our most recent shipment, were two wines. The 2011 Cold Creek Vineyard Syrah is in our cellar, and we’ll let that one age a bit. The 2013 Syrah Rose, was the wine we decided to have with our dinner. I served it with these summer squash …
Butterick’s Fall 2014 Patterns Hits and Misses
The 2014 fall line for Butterick was released yesterday, and there are some great patterns, and there are some not so great patterns, and there’s even the “What were they thinking?” patterns. Let’s start with the ones I will snatch up. Butterick 6094 – the Patterns by Gertie dress. I love both views. And check …
Zorba The German Cocktail Recipe
Sometimes it’s Friday evening, and you’re sitting around. Someone, like Wining Husband, says “I want a martini.” I agree, but I realize, “Hey, we don’t have any gin, and we have no vodka either – not that a martini should be made with vodka.” But we have dry vermouth. We’re going to be moving, so …
The Point Book Review and $15 Giftcard Giveaway
When you want to read something titillating, but you’ve had enough of the 50 Shades trilogy, it’s time to turn your attention to something else. G. Nykanen’s The Point delves deep into the darkness of the human psyche. Dane Buchman becomes obsessed with Nora Reynolds, showing her a side of life that she hadn’t previously been aware …
Giveaway and Book Excerpt: Strangers on a Bus
I will return to talking about wine very soon. Meanwhile, enjoy the recommendations for books that I have been sharing with you! The giveaway is for a $10 gift card and 3 books by Rob Manary. Enjoy! How far can they get on a bus ride anyway? Publication Date: March 29, 2011 Genre: Romantic Comedy/Memoir …
Gaybash by David Jay Collins Review & $15 Giftcard Giveaway #GYBTour
Title: Gaybash Author: David Jay Collins Publication Date: May 28, 2014 Genre: LGBT Fiction Synopsis Matt Tompkins, a reserved gay man, has always played by the rules and has created a comfortable but unfulfilling life for himself. When his bold best friend Greg reaps unexpected rewards for standing up for himself in a very public …
Air Polution From Natural Gas Development – Check out Moms Clean Air Force
Over at Moms Clean Air Force, there’s a great discussion going on about how natural gas development impacts our environment. Check it out at: Natural Gas Development And Air Pollution < Moms Clean Air Force. Clean air is something we should all be concerned with.
