From the publisher of Prussian Counterpoint An unexpected invitation from wily King Frederick causes composer Joseph Haydn to fear he’s walking into a trap. After all, the Prussian King has never had any use for Haydn’s music. His Majesty seems more intrigued at Haydn’s being the son of a market-judge.Worse still, the invitation appears to stir up suspicion in the highest … [Read more...] about Review of Prussian Counterpoint
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Friday Fotos – Here come the ranunculus!
There are a lot of great things about Carlsbad and one of them is the Carlsbad Flower Fields. The fields, which were Luther Gage in the 1920s. In 1933, Frank Frazee also started growing Ranunculus flowers and introduced his son Edwin to the art of growing seeds. Nearly 100 years later, Edwin is referred to as Mr. Ranunculus. The fields are only open from March 1 through May … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Here come the ranunculus!
Behind the story of Broken Bone China
Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, Scrapbook Mysteries, and Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO/Creative Director of her own marketing firm and authored several screenplays. Here is the story behind her latest Tea Shop Mystery, Broken Bone China. It’s all about competition "I want … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Broken Bone China
Scam Talk – Publishers Clearing House and the PCH scam
Ed McMahon might have passed on, but Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is still hitting the streets and giving away money. That’s right, a new version of the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes is alive and well…and it’s not a scam. Unless, of course, it is. The catch I still recall seeing Ed McMahon on TV going to a house with a camera crew and ‘surprising’ the resident with a … [Read more...] about Scam Talk – Publishers Clearing House and the PCH scam
Friday Fotos – Balboa Park water feature at visitor center
Visitors to Balboa Park who stop in at the visitor center are sure to notice the water feature in the center of the courtyard between the El Prado Restaurant and the visitor center. The park, which has at times been called “The Jewel of San Diego” is truly that. This water feature is just one of many that enhance the beauty of the grounds. Centrally located, and with its gentle … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Balboa Park water feature at visitor center