“Sisters of Lazarus” Faithful Readers Sale

“Sisters of Lazarus” Faithful Readers Sale How many of you have been loyal customers to a company—cellular, cable, etc.—for years and see an ad that is offering a tremendous discount for new customers while doing nothing for their faithful customers? I...
Your Next Beach Read Features Paula

Your Next Beach Read Features Paula

#YourNextBeachRead is continuing into July as a way to introduce you to a new author and their works in the hopes that you’ll find the next book you want to take with you to the beach, the pool, or the comforts of air conditioning. Today’s featured author is Paula...
The Best-laid Plans of Mice, Men, and Gelato

The Best-laid Plans of Mice, Men, and Gelato

In 2016, my husband Mike and I received a wonderful anniversary gift from our children; an all-expense-paid trip to Italy. Moments after learning of the trip, my list-loving-self took over. I created a Pinterest board and spent the months leading up to the trip...
Writing Diamonds

Writing Diamonds

In 1990, the Mbuji-Mayi district of Zaire, an alluvial digger discovered a perfect rough diamond weighing 777 carats. He approached a local De Beers buyer, who immediately recognized its extraordinary beauty and purchased it. Today, it is known as the DeBeers...
YOURS? MINE.

YOURS? MINE.

My hubby, who is a professional actor, told me about a simple conversation you hear on a film set among the tech crew. When Techie A is handing a piece of equipment to Techie B, she will ask, “Yours?” To which Techie B will respond, “Mine.” It’s important to note that...