Today, in honor of the contest below, my TT is all about mysteries and mystery writing. Thirteen Things About The Mystery Genre 1. Mysteries as we know them, weren’t available to the reading public until Edgar Allen Poe introduced his fictional detective, Auguste C....
Month: March 2014
Gaudi’s Great Masterpiece
Of all Gaudi’s designs, I think the Sagrada Familia is probably one of the most ambitious and interesting buildings. It certainly dominates the skyline. This is the Sagrada Familia as seen from a hilltop. And here is a view of the Sagrada Familia from the other side...
Summoned: Trapped By A Paranormal Bond!
I’d like to welcome Rainy Kaye today with Summoned, which sounds like a very interesting book and perfect for those paranormal fans out there. Here’s the BLURB: Twenty-three year old Dimitri has to do what he is told—literally. Controlled by a paranormal bond,...
Love and Weddings
Hubby and I attended a wedding over the weekend. We had such a great time. The weather was beautiful, the company great, and it was a gorgeous setting looking out over Karioitahi Beach. Once in awhile, Right in the middle of an ordinary life, Loves gives us a...
13 Facts About the Tower of London
If you’re a tourist in London chances are you’ll spend some time at the Tower of London. I’ve wandered through the tower, gawked at the crown jewels and checked out the ravens and beefeaters. It’s a place that breathes and sighs history. Thirteen Facts About the Tower...
The Forensic Dentist
I'm visiting Not Your Usual Suspects today where I'm talking about teeth and the forensic dentist. I hope to see you there.
Gaudi’s Casa Mila
Before hubby and I visited Barcelona, I’d never heard of Gaudi, but I challenge anyone to visit this vibrant city and leave without learning about this famous architect. Gaudi was born on 25 June 1852 and died on 7 June 1926 after being struck by a tram during his...
Arc de Triomf – Entry to the World Expo
This magnificent arch is the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona. It was designed by Josep Vilaseca to celebrate the 1888 World Expo. The arch was the entrance to the exposition, and it’s built of red bricks. I liked all the detailed carvings, and this one below is my...