Yes indeed, this year's Book Bingo Challenge included a square for reading a ménage book. I figured reading a paranormal-sci-fi space alien type book would work much better for this square than a standard romance. I went with No Limit, by Susan Hayes. The book is Book 5 in The Drift Series. I was pleasantly … Continue reading MJ’s Musings: Book Bingo-Three (Or More)’s Company
Day: August 15, 2019
MJ Monday: MJ’s Music: Summer Songs
Is there anything in the world better than cruising down a road, wind blowing through your hair, and your music cranked? It is surely one of the joys of summer. Many years ago, on the first fine spring evening in our neck of the woods, my husband had the music blaring...and was pulled over. He … Continue reading MJ Monday: MJ’s Music: Summer Songs
MJ Monday: MJ’s Music–The McGarrigles
Back in the last millennium, I was introduced to a duo of folk singers named Kate & Anna McGarrigle. Their voices were unusual; their music--most of which they wrote--was unique. Kate was married to Loudon Wainwright III of "Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road" fame (whom I saw in concert with Bob Dylan). … Continue reading MJ Monday: MJ’s Music–The McGarrigles
Who Invented “Birthstones?”
A few weeks back, I started wondering where the idea of "birthstones" came from. To me, it sounded like a marketing ploy invented by a greeting card company. Turns out I was wrong. Sort of. The origins are Biblical. Old Testament Biblical. The Book of Exodus describes the breastplate of Aaron as having twelve stones, … Continue reading Who Invented “Birthstones?”
#UpbeatAuthors: Outlasting Your Enemies
There have been times in my life when perseverance involved keeping my head down, doing what I needed to do, and reminding myself I could outlast my enemies. Enemies are legion: bad bosses; nasty co-workers; crushing debt; non-life-threatening illness; rent increases; traffic jams; raising teenagers. I just remind myself that this, too, shall pass. Then … Continue reading #UpbeatAuthors: Outlasting Your Enemies