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Behind the story of The Time for Murder is Meow

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Toni LoTiempo has had a love of mysteries that began when she was introduced to her first Nancy Drew mystery at age ten. Her latest Pet Shop Mystery is The Time for Murder is Meow. Here’s the story behind that new mystery. The beginnings of The Time for Murder is Meow “The point I tried to make in this novel is that anyone, no matter how old, can have a second shot at life,” … [Read more...] about Behind the story of The Time for Murder is Meow

Friday Fotos – small boat cruises Milford Sound

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Cruising Milford SoundMilford Sound is one of those awe-inspiring places that draws visitors from around the world. It was certainly one of our top things to do in New Zealand. The really great thing about our trip is that we were able to see Milford Sound twice. The first time was midday on our land tour, and the second was at dawn on the MS Noordam. This photo was taken … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – small boat cruises Milford Sound

Behind the story of The Great Jewel Robbery

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Elizabeth McKenna is the author of multiple romance novels. The Great Jewel Robbery is her debut cozy mystery, and she hopes readers will like it as much as they have enjoyed her romances. Light and breezy "The book I wrote before this one, First Crush Last Love, was so full of angst, pulled from my teens and twenties, that I needed to write something light and breezy,” … [Read more...] about Behind the story of The Great Jewel Robbery

3 tips to avoid fake Facebook friend requests

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A new friend request…what a great feeling, right? Don’t clap your hands in glee and merrily hit the Accept button, though. Otherwise you could set yourself up for trouble. In the age of social media, Facebook friend requests—and the scams they spawn—are an integral part of our online lives. From recognizing the fraud to knowing how to deal with it, here are 3 tips to avoid fake … [Read more...] about 3 tips to avoid fake Facebook friend requests

Friday Fotos – Honolulu Harbor sunset

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From our condo near the Honolulu Harbor, we were able to watch gorgeous sunsets and all the activity going on in the marina. One of the things we like most about this area is the ability to get around without a car. Public transit is a block away and you we enjoyed walking to restaurants, coffee shops, a market, Ala Moana Park, and the beach. It was a little noisy at night for … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Honolulu Harbor sunset