Sam Fox spent his whole life running against the hands of time, from family obligations and military authorities, an often-fatal illness, a tragic accident. Author Roni Robbins’ novel, Hands of Gold, to be released February 4, 2022, is a work of fiction loosely based on an inspiring true story. Using literary license, Robbins pulls from the original cassette tapes left by her maternal grandfather, Sam, who survived Tuberculosis, a workplace shooting and an accidental killing, and walked thousands of miles across several countries to flee antisemitism in pre-Nazi Europe.… Read More »
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Manicure Terms We Need to KNOW!
The nail polish/manicure game has changed drastically over the last few years. Gone are the days we just picked a polish and either went to a salon for a mani/pedi or painted them yourself. Let’s break it down:
GEL
A few years ago ‘gel” polish was introduced and made drying times a thing of the past. … Read More »
Bon Jovi Wine – yes..it’s a thing. I saw his handsome face on the cover of a recent edition of Wine Spectator so of course I bought the magazine. After reading the article I ordered a case and saved a bottle to give away! Jon and his son, Jesse, have created a successful Languedoc rosé brand….French… Read More »
Living with a teen/preteen girl is fun…I mean fun like living with a live grenade. I could get whiplash trying to keep up with what she and her friends think is nice and what’s so cringe. Here is a list approved by my preteen and at least one of her friends with manners.… Read More »
Is it just me, or are men hard to shop for during the holidays? They either buy what they want or they insist they don’t want anything or it’s both. Hopefully, this list will help you check someone off your list.
If you have a newer Windows computer, you are probably getting notified that you can upgrade to Windows 11. Do not upgrade, yet. Windows 11 doesn’t give you anything that Windows 10 does. Windows 10 will still be supported until 2025. … Read More »
Start Thanksgiving by clinking a flute of bubbles. Zardetto Extra Dry Prosecco Rose 2020 is around $15. It is very well balanced with just enough acidity to make it perfect for appetizers and soft cheeses.
White Wines
Tonnino Mediterraneo is a moderately priced Chenin Blanc from Italy. Chenin Blanc is a popular turkey pairing because of its citrusy notes, but this version adds enough minerality to tie the whole meal together.… Read More »
If you were one of the lucky ones who traveled to Europe in 2021, pat yourself on the back! You likely enjoyed a once in a lifetime opportunity with regards to the lack of tourists!
Everyone knew this would happen. That is, travel bouncing back with a vengeance! … Read More »
Beginning November 8, fully vaccinated international travelers who want to come to the U.S. can now do so, following the U.S. government’s announcement that it will lift travel restrictions on foreign nationals that have been in place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.… Read More »
Most people know I love piddling around in my yard. I’m not an expert on anything except maybe growing zinnias from seed, but I love being outside. So, when Mario Cambardella contacted me about advertising, I was intrigued to find out more about his business, ServeScape. I researched and learned all about ServeScape to prepare for our conversation. … Read More »
My husband and I bought our home from the original owners in 2002. The Orgerons loved Halloween. Interestingly enough, they kept a tally of the number of trick-or-treaters that came to the front door each Halloween since 1984. We kept up the tradition of counting as accurately as we can with the help of all our Halloween guests each year!… Read More »