Kona Coast in black and white This sunset photo was taken when we were in Kona in May 2014. Why black and white? It seemed to suit the day. There's a certain beauty in a black-and-white photo I wanted to capture. It was less about the colors than it was the mood of the clouds moving in. It had been a beautiful day in Kona, so this seemed like a good way to cap it off. I hope … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Sunset on the Kona Coast in black and white
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12 Scams of Christmas — debts and coupons
It's going to be hard to avoid overspending this holiday season. There are plenty of cool new toys and gadgets that can be very tempting and expensive. During the holidays, debt becomes almost a national pastime. That's why scams #9 and 10 are about debts and coupons. #10 - Scrooge wants money Debt collecting is serious business, and big, business. Scammers know this and make … [Read more...] about 12 Scams of Christmas — debts and coupons
Friday Fotos — looking up in downtown Kona
Whimsy, downtown Kona style While walking around, even while on vacation, it's easy to miss things. For instance, I get caught up with what's going on around me. Fortunately, this is one of the little details in the architecture of downtown Kona I didn't miss. I'd never seen a drainpipe-guzzling fish before. Come to think of it, I still haven't.I found this clever creation … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — looking up in downtown Kona
Behind the story of A Composition in Murder by Larissa Reinhart
Larissa Reinhart was a 2015 Georgia Author of the Year Best Mystery finalist. Her first Cherry Tucker mystery, "Portrait of a Dead Guy," was nominated for a Daphne, an Emily, and was the 2011 Dixie Kane Memorial winner. In this interview, the multi-award nominated author discusses the story behind her sixth mystery, "A Composition in Murder.""I strive for entertainment in … [Read more...] about Behind the story of A Composition in Murder by Larissa Reinhart
12 Scams of Christmas — soggy security and mystery shopping
I just realized there are 41 days left until Christmas. It's a scary thought. Where did the year go? Better yet, what will the end of the year bring? One thing is certain, the holiday season will bring out scammers. With that in mind, here are the first two entries from this year's "12 Scams of Christmas" list. #12 — Soggy Security ’Tis the season for bad little hackers and … [Read more...] about 12 Scams of Christmas — soggy security and mystery shopping