The Great Hospital Adventure

Thursday night, oh, how I remember you. I was feeling slightly sick and just wanted to find my way to being tucked in nicely to bed with Luke at my side and Jack laying like a king on the pillow next to me. Truthfully, I was exhausted and feeling sorry for myself. Sonia, one of …

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Getting Back in the Saddle

The past couple of months, I have continued to read with a passion, but haven't produced a book review.  My brain just wasn't in the game.  Not sure where it was, but writing reviews or keeping up with this site wasn't apart of its plans. Then I won two books in a Thanksgiving Contest which I …

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All By Myself

Sitting alone in my house for the first time in months with no roommate expected back and I don't know what do with myself. My roomie is moving out by the first of the month.   It seems strange being alone in the house knowing that in a few short days my home will be …

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The Kickstartered Ghost

A good friend of mine is publishing his first book, Orlando's Historic Haunts, this December and is working to raise funds for a release party to launch the book. But I think it is best to let Tom speak for himself. The Book Orlando's Historic Haunts is a fascinating combination of Orlando history, including some …

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I Survived Black Friday

The nightmare and the reality of Black Friday all depends on where you choose to go if you choose to go out at all.  My family has always stayed home the day after Thanksgiving recovering from our turkey induced commas. As a result,  I have only braved the Black Friday madness twice in my lifetime.  …

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Day 4 of Gratitude: Poetry & Art

Today, I am honored to present the work of Marshall J. Stephens, friend and writer.  I am grateful for both his friendship and the talent with which he weaves his words.  Enjoy friends and readers.  Grumble These are the days when we say We could have done so much more The lean days, the poor …

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Gratitude Day 2 – Sisterhood

Last year's gratitude series began with a reflection on an evening spent with some good friends.  Last night, I was in their company again.  It wasn't a quiet evening at home, but a busy night at work. Serena was in the kitchen making her delectable creations for patrons. Sonia was running the floor and making …

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Gratitude Day 1 – Life

There have been a lot of complaints sliding past my lips these last couple of weeks. It has been draining and emotionally, I feel like I have been run through the ringer. Looking over my previous words, I know they reflect a flaw in my own thinking. No one has run me through anything, but …

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Evil, Only Slightly…

I am evil, but just a little bit. Or so I am told. It is actually quite annoying  just being a a tad evil.  There isn't enough inside to make me a super-villain or anything cool like that. People just spontaneously announce my evilness to others when I leave a room.  Sometimes my mere presence …

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