It's Week Six in the 12 Scams of Christmas countdown, and this week it's all about tech. At the end of this post, there's a list of the other tips in my 2016 12 Scams of Christmas list. Here's to you having a happy holiday season, and that's no scam. #2 Deceptive online games I can remember the very first (I think) computer game. It was called "Pong," and it resembled a game … [Read more...] about 12 Scams of Christmas – deceptive online games and holiday media
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Friday Fotos — the Korean Garden at Maui’s Kepaniwai Park
This is just one of the many stunning architectural masterpieces at Maui's Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens. This one is in the Korean Garden and fascinated me. The intricate details are even more impressive up close. Though a drizzle kept coming down during our visit, we were mesmerized by the peace and serenity of this incredible place. The next time we visit Maui, this is a … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — the Korean Garden at Maui’s Kepaniwai Park
12 Scams of Christmas — dubious diets and love scams
This is Week Five of Six in my 12 Scams of Christmas countdown and this week, the scams are getting personal. Whether you're looking for ways to win the battle of the buldge despite the forthcoming feast aplenty, or find a special someone to curl up with for the holidays, I've got two ever-popular scams in the lineup. Number 4 on the list is Dubious Diets, and Number 3 is … [Read more...] about 12 Scams of Christmas — dubious diets and love scams
Friday Fotos — North Shore O‘ahu and a Haleiwa Beach
Aloha and welcome to this Haleiwa Beach on the island of Oahu. If you've been to Hawaii before, you know Oahu is also known as the Gathering Place. Haleiwa is a small town on the north shore. We visited for a day trip in April 2015. In fact, this was the only day during our brief stay when we had a car. We were only on Oahu for a few days but were able to walk or take the bus … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — North Shore O‘ahu and a Haleiwa Beach
Book review of Egg Drop Dead by Laura Childs
From the publisher In Laura Childs’s New York Times bestselling mystery series, Suzanne, Petra, and Toni—co-owners of the Cackleberry Club café—are back to track down another bad egg…Maintaining good personal relationships with their suppliers is one of the secrets of the Cackleberry Club café’s success, so Suzanne doesn’t mind going out to Mike Mullen’s dairy farm to pick … [Read more...] about Book review of Egg Drop Dead by Laura Childs