Today, I’m excited to welcome Shai August to my blog. Shai August is a country girl with a big imagination, more than a touch of wanderlust and a never-ending desire to live in both an RV traveling the world and a library. Her love language is words of affirmations followed by books, bacon, and bourbon. She's a born and bred Louisiana native but is currently doing an impression of a yellow rose...
New Zealand is known for its green lipped mussels, so I decided mussels would make a great topic for a TT. Thirteen Factoids about Green Lipped Mussels 1. Their scientific name is perna canalicula. 2. Mussels are native to New Zealand and are found all around the...
Today I’m thrilled to take part in the cover reveal for Carol Kilgore’s Solomon’s Compass. Carol writes mystery, suspense and romance—Crime Fiction with a Kiss—and she has a wonderful blog called Under the Tiki Hut where she showcases her sense of fun and tells us...
The Big Buddha, near Phuket in Thailand sits on a hill and is visible for miles. I love the serene expression on his face. Here’s a model of the entire area, which gives an idea of exactly how big the big buddha is. What do you think of his expression?
For a change of pace I thought we’d visit Brighton in England today. This is the Brighton Beach and the pier. The beach consists of lots of pebbles, which makes the deck chair business very profitable. Above is the Royal Pavilion, a seaside retreat for the Prince of...
Our lemon tree produced a bumper crop this year, so I decided to try out this recipe for Lemon Slice. It’s very like a Key Lime Pie in that the ingredients are similar, but the taste and texture is quite different. Recipe: Base 1 1/2 cups of plain flour 1 teaspoon...
The Summer Palace is a beautiful spot with statues, temples, ponds and gardens. Originally the domain of the royal family, the tranquil gardens are open to the public these days. A visitor needs plenty of time to explore and a good pair of walking shoes. This is a...
