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Try this end-of-summer delight – coconut rice with shrimp and corn

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Around our house, it's a constant search for easy recipes with lots of flavor. Kathy easily tires of having the same-old-thing week after week, so we’re always on the hunt for new options. When she found this one, I immediately thought, “Oh, yum! I love coconut!” I also like corn. (Thank goodness for that, since I have Celiac disease.) And, who doesn’t love shrimp? Put those … [Read more...] about Try this end-of-summer delight – coconut rice with shrimp and corn

Review of Guilty as Framed

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From the publisher of Guilty as FramedWhen an elderly man shows up at the home of reluctant amateur sleuth Anastasia Pollack, she’s drawn into the unsolved mystery of the greatest art heist in history.Boston mob boss Cormac Murphy has recently been released from prison. He refuses to believe Anastasia’s assertion that the man he’s looking for doesn’t live at her … [Read more...] about Review of Guilty as Framed

One visit, two amazing ships—life on the high seas

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It’s been a few years since we visited San Diego’s Maritime Museum, but these ships are still on display at the Maritime Museum of San Diego. They're a great illustration of the difficulties of life on the high seas before today's modern vessels.On the way to San Diego Maritime MuseumOur trip began with a ride on the Coaster, which picked us up in Carlsbad and … [Read more...] about One visit, two amazing ships—life on the high seas

Behind the story of Mystery of the Tea Cup Quilty by Jody Allen Brice

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Jodi Allen Brice is the pen name for USA Today Bestselling author Jodi Vaughn. As Jodi Allen Brice, she writes women's fiction, small town clean sweet romance, and cozy mysteries. She transitioned away from paranormal romance in 2020, but still writes about lovable characters who overcome the impossible to get what they want. The Mystery of the Tea Cup Quilt is the first in her … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Mystery of the Tea Cup Quilty by Jody Allen Brice