Latin phrases are common in the English language. In fact some of them are so deeply entrenched we think of them as English. Here are Thirteen Latin Phrases 1. Curriculum vitae – a history of work and school qualifications. 2. Carpe diem – seize the day! 3. Circa –...
Lone Wolf, my fourth Samhain Publishing release is due out on 23 August. Corey, one of the heroes has a liking for chocolate, which R.J., the other hero indulges. “Yeah.” R.J. gave him a quick kiss and pulled a small bar of chocolate out of his pocket. He tucked it in...
I have author, Miranda Neville visiting me today. She's celebrating the release of her historical romance, The Amorous Education of Celia Seaton, which is out at Avon on July 26. Her heroine, Celia is taming a dandy, among other things. Please welcome Miranda and read...
I came across a book called Good Old Fashioned Advice by Michael Powell. It includes a section on the proper way to write a love letter. It’s a dying art, but one I think is very romantic because it demonstrates thought and takes an effort when these days it’s far...
The last time I visited my local library a book called Haunted Inns of Britain & Ireland by Richard Jones caught my eye. It’s full of info about ghosts and haunting, and I found it fascinating. I’ve even visited a couple of the pubs. A list of Thirteen Haunted Pubs 1....
Sometimes a few drinks at night can end up in a hangover the next morning. There are lots of theories and tried and true methods for curing a hangover. In truth, the only way to cure a hangover is limit the number of drinks you have. Thirteen Hangover Cures and Hints...
I'm all about living well and enjoying life. Here are a few tips to help you live well. Thirteen Tips For Living Well 1. Laughter is really the best medicine. A good chuckle helps to increase the blood flow and can decrease the risk of heart disease. 2. A wide brimmed...
I attended a craft show last week and sat in on several lectures. One of them was on fashion and styling, which didn’t really fit with crafts, but it was still interesting. Kate Elizabeth, the fashion stylist talked about ways to look slimmer and I thought I’d pass...
Since the earthquake in Christchurch and the one in Japan, our larger cities have been under the spotlight. According to records, many buildings in Auckland (where I live) are not earthquake proof. For the last few years we've had a series of ads on TV and other media...
