2020 was a crappy year for many people, but it’s turned into a great time to be a scammer. Why? All in all, there's a tsunami of COVID-19 cases. There's hope on the horizon in the form of vaccines. And many people are running scared. Indeed, it’s an excellent time to run any one of these three coronavirus scams, and that means you and I need to be extra vigilant.Three … [Read more...] about Three coronavirus scams and how to beat them
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2020 photos – the year in Friday Fotos
2020 has been one of those years most people will want to forget. The good news is, we'd had a good travel year in 2019, so there were plenty of photos to share. Here are my 2020 photos that I shared on Friday Fotos. … [Read more...] about 2020 photos – the year in Friday Fotos
Friday Fotos – Maori welcoming ceremony in New Zealand
One of our interests while traveling to New Zealand was to learn more about the Maoris. Fortunately, we had several opportunities to visit historical sites or events such as this Maori welcoming ceremony. And though the experience isn't the same as it would be in a remote area or perhaps a hundred years ago, it's as close as a modern tourist can get.The really nice thing … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Maori welcoming ceremony in New Zealand
Behind the story of Erin’s Children by Eileen O’Finlan
Eileen O’Finlan is a historical fiction writer who likes telling stories from the past that are rarely taught in the classroom. Erin’s Children is Eileen’s second novel and the sequel to her debut novel, Kelegeen.While writing Kelegeen, Eileen said she kept seeing scenes for a sequel play out in her mind. Even though all of those scenes didn’t end up in the story, they … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Erin’s Children by Eileen O’Finlan
Friday Fotos – under the shade of the kiwi vine
One of the coolest places we visited during our 2019 trip to New Zealand was a kiwi farm. It was a hot day in the valley where this farm is located, but under the shade of the kiwis, it was cool and pleasant. We weren't allowed to pick the fruit, but we did get an education about kiwi fruit and how this golden kiwi is one of the best.By the way, the kiwi is actually a … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – under the shade of the kiwi vine