Friday Sinema: Game Day!
Y’all know I’m not a huge fan of most pro sports–with the exception of Major League Baseball, and occasionally the NHL. College football? That’s a totally different story. Tonight, THE OSU Cowboys play...
View ArticleFriday Sinema: Tomorrow Never…Dies?
Okay. After yesterday’s post, I had an earworm and I figured the best way to get rid of it was to pass it along to y’all. So, in my infinite wisdom and kindness, I went to YouTube and used “Tomorrow”...
View ArticleThursday Thoughts: Universal Reasons
So, it’s a day. Not a great day. Not even a good day. This is not the blog I planned to post. Nope. After a fitful night’s sleep filled with worries and anxiety, I woke up this morning to a warm house....
View Article23 Shopping Days Until Christmas Monday
How the freak can it already be December?!?!?! Okay, not thinking about this. Nope. So, last week was Thanksgiving. And crazy. Wonderful family gathering on Thursday at the in-laws. There was a family...
View ArticleTuesday Treats: Sweet Potato Marshmellow Casserole
CHRISTMAS EVE GIFT!!!! I love the original sweet potato “casserole” served during the holidays–which is basically boiled-then-peeled-and-sliced sweet potatoes, butter, Karo Syrup (corn syrup), and...
View ArticleWednesday Words: Merry Christmas
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Sometimes, I get inspired around this time of year. The first time, CHRISTMAS MOON was the result. It’s still one of my favorite Christmas stories. Then came A VERY SADE CHRISTMAS. (I...
View ArticleLast Monday
This is the last Monday before the new year and…yes, I’m bowing to public pressure to admit that Jan. 1, 2020 is the beginning of a new decade. I still say it’s numerically wrong but whatever. I...
View ArticleThursday Thoughts: Universal Firsts
Vintage inscription made by old typewriter, life is full of possibilities2020. Perfect vision. Which is why I’m looking ahead. 2019 is behind us. Lessons learned. I hope. Things have to change. I have...
View ArticleFriday Sinema: Moonline
I would never do this. Ever! But wow, to watch this video? Kinda makes me wish I was young and adventurous again. Also, what a cool scene this would make in a book. ( <– My thinking face while I...
View ArticleFriday Sinema: Oceanview
So, I’m working on new material for MOONSTRUCK: BETRAYAL–sort of a bridge but not really between BRIDE’S MOON and ROGUE MOON. It’s tough because of what happens at the end of Bride. My action side...
View ArticleGreening Up Monday
It’s Spring. Sort of. We had rain and temps in the 30s-40s but my daffodils are blooming and the first day of Spring arrives the end of this week. So, there was a week and a weekend. There was also...
View ArticleThursday Thoughts: Universal Billboards
These are scary times. I’m not particularly worried. By the time I need more toilet paper, hopefully, the panic will be toned down. At this point, I don’t have to get out except…Starbucks. And fresh...
View ArticleTuesday Treats: Bacon-Ranch Bread Bites
Since we’re all stuck at home, now is a good time to binge watch that series on a streaming service, or read a good book, or play games. Whatever you’re doing to entertain yourselves, this bundle of...
View ArticleFriday Sinema: Unicorn Hunting
I used to collect unicorns. I still have a bunch–a few strung about the house/my office, but most packed away in a box somewhere. But when I tumbled across this video, I had to laugh, with tongue...
View ArticleMay Day Monday
Hello! It’s the first Monday of May, in case y’all are keeping track. There was a previous week and a weekend. And now it’s Monday, the day I consider the beginning of my week, even though I know that...
View ArticleFriday Sinema: LOTR on Facebook
I gigglesnorted. A lot. I couldn’t help myself. Y’all know, if you follow me on Facebook, that I have a love/hate relationship with the platform, but I would friend these people. Immediately. I hope it...
View ArticleFriday Sinema: Virtual Vacation
Over on my FB author page the other day, I mentioned an older movie that I really enjoyed–partly for the music but mainly for the story. “Which movie?” you ask. “The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill and...
View ArticleWednesday Words: Doom, Gloom, and a Boom
Today’s #1lineWed theme is rather apropos for the crazy that is 2020 so far. We’re almost halfway through the year and it feels like it should be 2022 already! Anyway, over on Twiter, folks are posting...
View ArticleTuesday Treats: Southern Sweet Chocolate Pie
There’s nothing like chocolate and pie to make me smile–and drool a little. Add in a good Southern recipe and I’m soooo there! And to top things off, pecans! I pecans, and they are totally a Southern...
View ArticleFriday Sinema: Two Scotsman Walk into a Pub…
I have one word for you: KILTS! Okay, I have a few more words…MEN IN KILTS. I will be adding this to my DVR because…Graham McTavish! Oh, and Sam Heughan, too. Just watch the teaser. You’ll understand...
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