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Free, Fresh, and (often) Fantastic Reads
I discovered Smashwords when I started looking for publishing options. NOTE: When visiting Smashwords you may want to Activate the Adult Filter found at the bottom of the screen. Smashwords offers writers an affordable (free) self-publishing option with complete control of pricing … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Contemporary Novels, Erotica, Historic Romance
Tagged adult erotica, Books, frugal, promising authors, reading, women over 50, writing
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Bedroom on a Budget
My in-laws will be visiting for the holidays and I wanted to provide them a comfortable and welcoming guestroom – on a budget. Off I went to the local thrift and Goodwill stores in search of furniture and accessories. The … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Entertaining, Uncategorized
Tagged christmas, crafting, entertaining, family, frugal, holidays, over 50, women, women over 50, writing
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Up the Face of 50 – Another Week – Another Challange
It’s been a week – so how did I do on my challenge? I give myself a B and I think that is pretty good given the holiday stress, etc… I managed to add a lot of extra walking (OK, … Continue reading
Posted in Up the Face of 50
Tagged Aging, Books, christmas, crafting, family, frugal, holidays, reading, women, women over 50, writing
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Up the Face of 50 – New Challenges
If I have any regrets in life so far, here they are. As anyone who knows me will agree, I am a rather reserved individual. There is very little that frightens me. I have always believed I could do most … Continue reading
Posted in Up the Face of 50
Tagged Aging, Carnival Vicotry, crafting, entertaining, family, food, frugal, life, love, over 50, reading, sensual, sensuality, sex, travel, women, women over 50, writing
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Grave Goods by Ariana Franklin – A Book Review
Another of the books I purchased at the clearance sale was Grave Goods, a novel by the National Bestselling Author of Mistress of the Art of Death and The Serpent’s Tale, Ariana Franklin. The story is set in medieval England … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Historic Romance
Tagged Books, frugal, Grave Goods, love, reading, women, women over 50, writing
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Tarragon Chicken Salad – YUM!
There are many joys to be experienced as we grow wiser and, yep, older – we become more self- confident, hopefully we become more financially secure, our children leave the nest, etc… Unfortunately, there are a few downsides to the … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Entertaining
Tagged crafting, entertaining, family, food, frugal, gardening, over 50, sensuality, sex, women, women over 50
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Is it a dream? A Carnival Dream!
OK, so it is set – March 31, 2012, I will board the Carnival Dream for a seven night “Exotic Western Caribbean” cruise. My husband and I, along with our 14 yo son, my cousin, her husband, her 8 yo … Continue reading
Posted in Cruise Updates
Tagged Carnival, Carnival Dream, Cloud 9 spa, crafting, Cruise, entertaining, frugal, ocean, sensual, sensuality, travel, women, writing
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Happy Birthday – Cherished Friend
This month, one of my most cherished friends turns 47. We have only been friends a short time – mere months. But it that time, my friend has helped me immeasurably. My friend has shared wisdom, effectuated numerous creative ideas, … Continue reading
What is in the air?
Last evening, I gathered on my deck with a group of friends celebrating the last weekend of summer as all good Marylanders do – with a couple dozen crabs, corn on the cob, and cold beer. As it tends to … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn, christmas, crafting, entertaining, family, food, frugal, gardening, holidays, over 50, reading, sensual, sensuality, thanksgiving, traffic, travel, women, writing
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