Last week I received an email credit card offer for the Vast Platinum Shopping Credit Card. Not having seen a credit card offer in the mail in a long time, I was curious. With a little checking, it became obvious very quickly that the email was a scam using what is, at best, a dubious, but legitimate, credit card.The email offerDealing with spam (not the canned kind, … [Read more...] about The Vast Platinum Shopping Credit Card — scam or a good deal?
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Friday Fotos – Napier is the Art Deco capital of New Zealand
Napier, the Art Deco capital of New ZealandUpon our arrival in Napier, we discovered that it was a very cool little town with a surprising past. The architecture is amazing, and it all came about because a natural disaster gave the town an opportunity to remake itself into something truly special.Unfortunately, the day we were in Napier the weather was cold and windy. … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Napier is the Art Deco capital of New Zealand
On the Take in Waikiki will be here November 11
On the Take in Waikiki will be here in one week! On November 11, the tenth Trouble in Paradise McKenna mystery will be available. The good news is you can still take advantage of the special preorder pricing. Don’t dawdle, though because this deal will be gone soon. Preorder your Kindle copy today!Honolulu philanthropist Kenji Ito has gone missing. His daughter is worried … [Read more...] about On the Take in Waikiki will be here November 11
Behind the story of No Gravestone Unturned
Debbie De Louise is the author of multiple mysteries. Her latest is No Gravestone Unturned, the fifth book in the Cobble Cove Mystery series.A Halloween theme for No Gravestone Unturned“I’ve been writing the Cobble Cove mysteries for five years now, and I wanted to write the fifth book with a Halloween theme,” Debbie said. “I’ve changed the characterizations of the cats … [Read more...] about Behind the story of No Gravestone Unturned
Friday Fotos – Russell shore excursion began early
Last week I shared a photo in the post Our cruise on the MS Noordam seems so long ago showing the cruise ship from shore. This is what it was like pulling into the Bay of Islands at dawn. Our Russell shore excursion was scheduled to begin early, so the boat was buzzing with activity as people prepared.As I said last week, Russell was a delightful little town. These days, I … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Russell shore excursion began early