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Month: February 2012

A Visit to Bam, Iran

During our trip from London to Kathmandu we traveled through Iran. One of our stops was the town of Bam. This is the old mud town, which was fascinating. We arrived about half an hour before closing, so it was a hurried visit, but we were the only tourists around....

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Strategies for Procrastinating Writers by Shelley Munro

I’m visiting Terry’s Place, the hangout of author Terry ODell today and talking about Strategies to beat Procrastination. Change procrastination to productivity. Does this sound like something you need? Yes? I have to admit there are times when I’m a champion...

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Spying on Dolphins

For years I’ve thought about going on a dolphin watching trip on the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland. I mean, it’s my own backyard and I should explore. I first took the trip in January. Unfortunately, we didn’t see a single dolphin, but I received another trip as...

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Recipe: Orange and Cranberry Biscuits

First things first, before I get to my post today - I'm visiting Get Lost in a Story and talking about my recent release, Cat Burglar in Training. I'm also doing a giveaway. I hope to see you there! Weekend Cooking is a chance to share the food love and is hosted by...

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A Random Post About T-shirts

As I sit here writing this post, I’m wearing a T-shirt (purchased at Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump in Canada) and shorts. My favorite summer outfit. When the days grow shorter and the temperatures become cooler, my uniform changes to a T-shirt and jeans. I love...

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London: Haunt of a Cat Burglar in Training

London. It’s a place I dreamed of visiting after hearing the poem about Christopher Robin and Alice as a child. Do you know the one I mean? Here’s the first verse: Buckingham Palace by A.A. Milne They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace - Christopher Robin went...

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Recipe: Pea and Pesto Soup

Weekend Cooking is a chance to share the food love and is hosted by Beth Fish Reads. On Saturday mornings, publish your post -- perhaps a cookbook review or maybe just some favorite food-related quotes. Make sure to leave a link, so we can read what you have to say. I...

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Thirteen Common Endearments

Since it was Valentine’s Day this week I thought a list of endearments would be the perfect topic for my TT. Thirteen Endearments 1. Love/lover 2. Sweetheart 3. Darling 4. Dear 5. Honey 6. Babe/Baby 7. Sugar 8. Sweetpea 9. Sweetie/Sweet 10. Doll/dollface 11. Cutie 12....

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The Rebirth of Napier

On Feb 3 1931, at 10.47am an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale struck the seaside town of Napier in New Zealand. Fires soon broke out, destroying buildings that had survived the earthquake. 157 died in Napier due to the earthquake and resulting fires....

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