Kelley Kaye is one of life’s funny ladies. She wants to make people laugh, a desire she found difficult to follow during her twenty-year tenure as an English and Drama teacher in high schools. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 1994 eventually took Kaye out of the role of teacher, but her desire to make others laugh never wavered. Now, as the author of Death by Diploma, Kaye … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Death by Diploma with Kelley Kaye
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IRS email scam going strong during 2016 tax season
.“Complete your tax return information” or “confirm your personal information” are just two of the many subject lines being used in the IRS email scam. If you’ve just received one of these emails and are wondering whether to do as the “IRS” is asking, take a moment to breathe. The good news is, it’s probably not the IRS sending the email. The bad news is the email is most … [Read more...] about IRS email scam going strong during 2016 tax season
Friday Fotos – a Maui sunset takes center stage
This beautiful Maui sunset photo, taken by Deborah Parker, captures the late afternoon perfectly. I'm not seeing Lāna‘i anywhere and am wondering exactly where this might have been taken.I have some similar Maui sunset photos from Lahaina. They were taken during our last stay as I was trying to capture the late-afternoon ambience on Wharf St. for a novella in the upcoming … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – a Maui sunset takes center stage
Behind the story of Devonshire Scream with Laura Childs
What do Ouija boards, a smash-and-grab robbery, and a children’s ghost story have to do with each other? They’re all elements in the life of New York Times Bestselling author Laura Childs—elements that have led her to where she is today. Childs’ latest release, Devonshire Scream, directly includes only one of those elements, but the other two helped make her who she is … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Devonshire Scream with Laura Childs
Repeat Burglary: Why Burglars Will Hit Your Home Twice
Common sense might make you think burglars don't return to crime scenes. However, statistically, many do. If your home is burglarized, you may think you're safe from another attack, but that is far from the truth. In fact, your home may be more likely burglarized now that you've been targeted. Don't be a victim more than once. Here is some insight into why burglars will hit the … [Read more...] about Repeat Burglary: Why Burglars Will Hit Your Home Twice