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Musing Monday...Look! A Shiny New Book!

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 22, 2010, 6:47 am
It is Monday once again, so let's check out this week's Monday Musing question, from Just one more page.. Today’s MUSING MONDAYS post is about TBR books. Where do you keep the books on th...
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A Saint Patrick's Day Feast

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 20, 2010, 3:09 am
Sunday, my brother, sister-in-law, niece and I had a little pre-St.Patrick's Day Celebration, a fairly good approximation of a authentic Irish meal, that I though I would share with you. It will b...
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a review of "The Whale" [19]

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 19, 2010, 3:28 am
The Whale; In Search of the Giants of the Sea by Philip Hoare (Harper Collins, ISBN 978-0-06-197621-6) Many of us find whales fascinating creatures. Their size, their power, their beauty alone are en...
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a review of "The Khan Dilemma" [18]

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 18, 2010, 3:47 am
The Khan Dilemma by Ron Goodreau (iUniverse, ISBN 978-4401-5123-1) It starts as a routine crime in Las Cruces, California. A young Muslim man is apprehended by a neighbor after having killed two resi...
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Wordless Wednesday...In Honor of St. Patrick

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 16, 2010, 11:10 pm
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, a few photos from Ireland. ...as always, for more Wordless Wednesday, check these out.
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And Now...a Pause for a Musical Interlude.

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 16, 2010, 3:14 am
Since Bandit seems to be missing in action here today, something different... As the folks at Fallible Blogma, who I also thank for posting this, said, "It’s awesome that God made creatures who do ...
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Musing Monday... A Picture Paints a Thousand Words

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 15, 2010, 12:50 am
It is almost Monday, not quite, but close enough, so let's check out this week's Monday Musing question, from Just one more page... Today’s MUSING MONDAY post is about picture books. Do ...
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Happy Pie...awww...Pi Day!!

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 14, 2010, 7:09 am
A rare Sunday post for me, but today is a very important day Yes, indeed. Today, If you are not aware, is a very big holiday. It is Pi Day! You know...Pi = 3.14… So, what do you know about Pi? Well...
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Weekend Cooking...The Passing of a Crock-Pot Queen

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 13, 2010, 3:22 am
Her name may not have been well known, but Mable Hoffman, who died Feb. 9 at 88, was author of "Crockery Cookery", a cookbook that was integral in the popularity of the oh-so-convenient kitchen appli...
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A review of "In The Bleak Midwinter" [17]

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 12, 2010, 3:05 am
In the Bleak Midwinter (A Rev. Clare Fergusson and Russ Van Alstyne Mystery) by Julia Spencer-Fleming (St. Martin's Minotaur, ISBN 0-312-28847-6) Another review of the first in a series, but unli...
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a review of "Our Lady of Immaculate Deception" [16]

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 11, 2010, 3:16 am
Our Lady of Immaculate Deception by Nancy Martin (Minotaur Books, ISBN 978-0-312-57372-0) Trenton, NJ has Stephanie Plum...and now Pittsburgh has Roxy Abruzzo, in the new series by author Nancy Marti...
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Wordless Wednesday-Philadelphia Flower Show

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 9, 2010, 11:01 pm
Passport To The World ...as always, for more Wordless Wednesday, check these out.
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Stinky Bandit Tuesday!

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 9, 2010, 4:49 am
Look, poor Bandit appears to have stuck a note to his back, in a cry for attention! What could it say? Oh my...when even Bandit knows that he needs a bath, things are bad. You will all be happy to k...
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The Quiet Man...Another Take on the Story

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 9, 2010, 3:40 am
With St. Patrick's day just around the corner, it is time to look in the cabinet and find the DVD of one of my favorite movies of all time, The Quiet Man. A young, very handsome John Wayne, a youn...
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Musing Monday...It's Chilly. Your Book Needs a Jacket!

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 8, 2010, 6:57 am
Yes, it is Monday, the start of the week for most of you. For me it is sort of my Friday...but so as not to confuse you, let's just mosy over to Just one more page and check out this weeks questio...
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Wordless Wednesday- Ceilings in D.C.

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 2, 2010, 11:01 pm
Union Station The Metro ...as always, for more Wordless Wednesday, check these out.
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Bandit Loves His Toys

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 2, 2010, 2:10 am
I have never known a doggie who loves his toys more than Bandit. And because he is so very cute, people tend to buy him toys..which he then proceeds to eat and destroy. But you have to forgive him, be...
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Musing Monday..Better Late Than Never.

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Mar 1, 2010, 6:34 pm
I am a bit late today posting my musing. I took a quick unplanned trip to Washington D.C. this weekend, got home late and had to go to work very, very early. Gee, I hope this muse makes some sense. I ...
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Weekend Cooking... or at Least Weekend Steeping

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 27, 2010, 5:17 am
... them. If you are curious, here are the teas in the boxes and cans in the pics. Oh, they smell so nice. This is my contribution this to this week's Weekend Cooking. "Weekend Cooking is open t...
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a review of "Fireworks Over Toccoa"

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 25, 2010, 3:36 am
Fireworks Over Toccoa by Jeffrey Stepakoff (St. Martin's Press, ISBN 978-0-312-58158-9) I had read some reviews that compared this book to the work of Nicholas Sparks. And while I have only read ...
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Wordless Wednesday...In Honor of the Olympics

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 23, 2010, 11:01 pm
In honor of the Winter Olympics, being held in the very beautiful city of Vancouver B.C., a few more pictures from last year... can you find the three boats? ...as always, for more Wordl...
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My Latest E-Book Rant...I Know You Were Waiting.

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 23, 2010, 6:16 am
Those of you that are regular reader here no doubt have noticed that I have issues with e-books. Not any particular e-book, not even with the specific issues of any one software, but with the entire i...
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Bandit Tuesday! He Is Invisible!

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 23, 2010, 4:45 am
I am hiding. Pretend you can't see me!
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Musing Monday...and The Best Laid Schemes o' Mice an' Men

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 22, 2010, 8:49 am
Another week...another musing...so let's head to Just one more page and check out these week's Monday Musing question... Today’s MUSING MONDAYS post is about a keeping books. Do you keep a...
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Weekend Cooking...Is There a Rule in Blogland About This...Well, I Don't Care

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 20, 2010, 2:21 am
Ok, is reposting cheating? Is there some sort of bloggers list of rules? Well, even if it is against the rules, I am reposting this review that I posted shortly after I started my blog, almost two yea...
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a review of "Blacklands" [13]

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 18, 2010, 3:09 am
Blacklands- A Novel by Belinda Bauer (Simon and Schuster, ISBN 978-1-4391-4944-7) About 18 years ago, little Billy Peters went out to the store in his village and was never seen again. His mother wai...
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Wordless Wednesday..A Snowy Day in Ocean City, NJ

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 16, 2010, 11:01 pm
A little different than the view on a summer day... ...as always, for more Wordless Wednesday, check these out.
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Happy National Pancake Day!

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 16, 2010, 5:57 am
As I am sure you know...well, you do now...today is National Pancake Day and in honor of this event, I broke out the mixing bowl and a few frozen blackberries from last summer's garden and made a ...
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Wordless Wednesday- Winter Sunrise

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2010, 11:01 pm
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Bandit is One of Us!!

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 9, 2010, 3:00 am
Now what do you think he might be reading? Any ideas? Walter, The Farting Dog?..no. Travels With Charley? Yes..that might be it.
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Musing Monday...Just Rest Over Here Awhile Little Book...I'll Be Right Back

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 8, 2010, 2:51 am
Today’s MUSING MONDAYS post, from Rebecca at Just one more page, is about a random book. I’ve seen several bloggers mention reading multiple books this week. Do you frequently read more than one...
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Pretty in Pink....Weekend Cooking

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 6, 2010, 3:42 am
... blender or small food processor. Place the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in the strawberry puree and whisk until smooth. Top the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry glaze. Let the cupcak...
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a review of "The Pure in Heart" [10]

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 5, 2010, 8:00 am
The Pure in Heart by Susan Hill (The Overlook Press, ISBN 978-1-58567-928-7) Chief Inspector Simon Serrailler is back in this, the second in the series, and a very worthy follow up to the first, "The...
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a review of "Payment in Blood" [9]

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 4, 2010, 6:21 am
Payment in Blood by Elizabeth George (Bantam Books, ISBN 0-553-05701-4) At the Scottish manor house of Westerbrae, in the middle of a winter storm, a group of theater folk from London have gathered t...
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Wordless Wednesday...a Magical Place

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2010, 11:01 pm
Magic in The Daytime... Magic in The Nighttime... ...for more Wordless Wednesday, check these out.
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Little Prince Bandit Celebrates Bandit Day!!

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2010, 2:21 am
Little Prince Bandit Sits on His Special Pillow, Awaiting His Fans, Who Will Pay Homage. Or So He Thinks...
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Oh, I Wanted a Tour!!

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2010, 1:00 am
Seriously, do you think they give tours. It looks like great fun! My thanks to Letters on Pages for this one.
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Musing Monday...and Why I Have Lust in My Heart.

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 31, 2010, 11:04 pm
Today’s MUSING MONDAYS post, from Rebecca at Just one more page, is about a random book. Go to your bookshelf and pick a random book. No cheating now, just reach out and pick one. Now tell us abou...
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A review of "Tamales" [8]

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 30, 2010, 8:03 am
Tamales by Daniel Hoyer (Gibbs Smith, ISBN 978-1-4236-0319-1) I love tamales. Take me to a Mexican restaurant and I am scanning the menu, looking for my tamales. But if your only tamale experience is...
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J.D.Salinger 1919-2010

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 29, 2010, 6:17 pm
No doubt you may have read the news. Another one of the cultural icons of my youth, J.D Salinger, has died, having passed away this Wednesday at his New Hampshire home. He was 91. Some of you may hav...
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a review of "The Various Haunts of Men" [7]

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2010, 5:14 am
The Various Haunts of Men- A Simon Serrailler Mystery (The Overlook Press, ISBN 978-1-58567-876-1) Angela Randall, a solitary, middle-aged woman, disappears one day while on her morning run and large...
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Wordless Wednesday...Foggy Tree

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2010, 11:01 pm
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Bandit is a Traveling Fool.

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2010, 6:15 am
Of course, I mean fool in the nicest way, 'cause Bandy is nobody's fool. Here he is in his little travel bag, ready to go wherever you want to take him.
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If You Think Your Library is Small....

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2010, 6:01 am
...check out this one in the village of Westbury-sub-Mendip in England. Seems the village was going to lose both it's public phone box and it's library around the same time, so someone got the...
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Musing Monday...Climbing Back on The Blogland Horse.

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 25, 2010, 9:10 am
Perhaps a few of you notice my absence on my blog this week....perhaps not. :-) Afraid I was under the weather, yes again, and not really up to writing a review or reading yours. Or actually turning o...
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Wordless Wednesday...Vancouver, B.C.

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 19, 2010, 11:01 pm

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If it's Tuesday...It's Bandit.

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 19, 2010, 3:05 pm
Wee Bandit looks very contemplative here I think. ...and here he is all about the smile!
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Musing Monday...Don't Get Between Me and My Book!

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 18, 2010, 7:37 am
I am a bit late today with my musing, but the niece was home for a surprise holiday weekend visit, she and Bandit, and I had to see them off at the airport. But now, let's check out this weeks que...
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Weekend Cooking...How's Yours Drink? [6]

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2010, 7:10 am
How's Your Drink? Cocktails, Culture and the Art of Drinking Well by Eric Felten (Agate Publishing, ISBN 978-1-57284-101-7) Now let me just say right up front, I am not a big drinker. Really! Ye...
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a review of "Trial by Fire" [5]

Kathleen F. posted an article on - Jan 14, 2010, 3:01 am
Trial by Fire- A Novel of Suspense by J.A.Jance (Simon and Schuster, ISBN 978-1-4165-6380-8) "She awakened to the sound of roaring flames and to searing heat and lung-chocking smoke. Maybe she was al...
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