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Well, we’ve survived another year. 2021 wasn’t the kindest year since many people I know lost loved ones, or have some who are still critically ill. Horrible, catastrophic weather disasters impacted much of the planet, and we’ve been warned there’s more to come. And of course, Coronavirus is still with us. My husband and IContinue reading “Welcome 2022: Don’t Let Me Regret It!”

What do a honky tonk bar, a hunky cowboy, a damsel in distress, and a New Year’s Eve brawl have in common? Why Jess Wells, of course. You can run, but you can’t hide! In order to escape an arranged marriage to a rude, insufferable man, Jewel Wellington leaves home and The Met to hideContinue reading “Buck’s Fizz: Free until January 3rd, 2022”

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Have you ever heard someone described as quirky? What does it mean? Essentially, someone who’s quirky is unconventional with an unusual mix of qualities that are hard to define, but essntially end up being interesting or charming. The word can be used to describe anything that doesn’t quite fit with…

Welcome to the last post for Tuesday Tales in 2021. This has been a hard year for many of us. Here’s hoping 2022 will be better. Our word prompt this week is GREEN. I’m continuing with Royal Flush. Enjoy, and I’ll see you here next year. When my father had shown up at the boardContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word GREEN”

Those of you who follow Tuesady Tales have had a few glimpses at Foreverin my Heart, the book which begins with great lost and ends with new love. Well, the book is finished and available on Amazon or free to read in Kindle Unlimited. All Callista Hayworth has ever wanted was to be loved. Callie’sContinue reading “Merry Christmas: Happy Book Birthday to Forever in my Heart”

In a word, Yes. In 2021, December 21 will be the shortest day–or longest night–of the year if and only if you live in the Northern Hemisphere. At precisely 9:59 a.m. CST on December 21, the Winter Solsice will occur, ushering in Winter for the Northern Hemispher and Summer for the Southern Hemisphere. And, getContinue reading “December 21: Winter Solstice. Is It Really the Shortest Day of the Year?”

I would like to wish all those who follow the Tuesday Tales posts Season’s Greetings. Things may not be back to normal, but if we persevere maybe we can make the best of it. Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales. Our prompt word is RED. I’m continuing with Royal Flush, my contemporary romance. “Pearl, RandyContinue reading “Tuesday Tales: From the Word RED”

Have you ever heard someone described as quirky? What does it mean? Essentially, someone who’s quirky is unconventional with an unusual mix of qualities that are hard to define, but essntially end up being interesting or charming. The word can be used to describe anything that doesn’t quite fit with the norm and stands out onContinue reading “Cute But Crazy 4: Quirky Careers Is Ready For You! A great way to enjoy your holiday reading time!”

Like many of the traditions that are part of Christmas, Christmas Stockings may also have a pagan origin. Do you remember my discussion on Sanata Claus? Well, Christmas stockings go hand in hand with it and the Norse/Germanic god, Odin. According to Phyllis Siefker, a Christmas historian, children left their straw-filled boots by the chimney–someContinue reading “Christmas Facts: Day 7: Christmas Stockings”

Like many of the traditions we’ve discussed so far, the Yule Log, which originally was an entire tree, not simply a branch or an large ivy wrapped log like below, originated in pagan celebrations, such as the Anglo Saxon fire ceremonies of the Winter Solstice and the Yule festivities of Scandanavian people. The Yule LogContinue reading “Christmas Facts: Day 6 The Yule Log”