What’s Christmas Without Cousin Eddy?There are many great lines in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, that classic film of a family Christmas gone totally wonky. But it is Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold offering the stupifyingly clueless Cousin Eddy a glass of Christmas cheer that resonates with anyone who has had to deal with a Cousin Eddy of their own. "Can … [Read more...] about Guest Post for An Eggnog to Die For by Amy Pershing
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The Girl You Killed by Leslie Wolfe
Leslie Wolfe is a bestselling author whose novels break the mold of traditional thrillers. Leslie published her first novel in 2011. The Girl You Killed is her latest thriller.Looking at life and relationships“Like with many things in life, balance is a key component in anything we want to achieve in our lives, and that includes good, fulfilling relationships,” Leslie … [Read more...] about The Girl You Killed by Leslie Wolfe
Book Birthday Month for Mystery of the Eight Islands
It’s hard to believe, but the 11th Trouble in Paradise Mystery featuring amateur sleuth McKenna is here! I've got all sorts of stuff going on this month, so be sure to check back to this page. Here, you can get links to all of the other events, enter the contest, and more! Be sure to check back often to make the most of McKenna's latest Book Birthday!Limited Time … [Read more...] about Book Birthday Month for Mystery of the Eight Islands
Chicken Pot Pie with biscuit topping
I was diagnosed with Celiac disease in 2003 and my food world was turned upside-down over night. I quickly realized I might never have another chicken pot pie. Imagine someone snatching away one of your favorite foods and telling you that you will never have it again. Talk about a downer. Then came the gluten-free fad. Suddenly, gluten-free was trendy and hip. And with that … [Read more...] about Chicken Pot Pie with biscuit topping
Friday Fotos – Japanese paper lanterns create serene atmosphere
Paper lanterns at Bishop MuseumAren’t those paper lanterns gorgeous? They’re called chōchin. Lanterns of this sort have been around for over a thousand years. They’ve become an architectural design staple and range in quality from handmade works of art to cheap plastic trinkets. Looking at these lanterns up close at Bishop Museum, they look like they’re very high quality … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Japanese paper lanterns create serene atmosphere