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Mythic Monday: St. Agnes Eve

On St Agnes Eve, January 20th, a young girl can experience a dream vision of her future husband, so the lore tells us, if she follows a carefully prescribed ritual: Fast all day, and bathe before preparing for bed. Sprinkle water onto a sprig of rosemary and a sprig of thyme, and place the herbs… Continue reading Mythic Monday: St. Agnes Eve

Cocktail Saturday: Muleskinner

Carrying over yesterday’s western theme, let’s mosey on over to an Old West saloon and join the cowboys and old timers in Dodge City and Deadwood. The harsh conditions of the frontier did not permit many fripperies. There were no mint sprigs or pitchers of freshly squeezed fruit juice. Saloon goers slugged down warm beer… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Muleskinner

Vintage Friday: Get Rowdy 1959

Television in 1959 thrummed with exciting cowboys and private eyes, as well as comedic bumblers and the unfortunates trapped in the dim recesses of The Twilight Zone. In honor of my husband’s birthday on January 15, let’s look back at one of his favorite television shows from when he was a kid in 1959. Long… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Get Rowdy 1959

Secret Cravings Winter Wonderland Wingding

Secret Cravings, will give away an IPAD 2, a Kindle Fire HDX, a $50 gift certificate, and a $25 gift certificate at the end of this two-week birthday party celebration. To participate, click on the purple link below that takes you to the SCP site, and follow the directions. Go to every SCP author link… Continue reading Secret Cravings Winter Wonderland Wingding

Torchy Tuesday: Ann-Margret

Torchy Tuesday highlights a torchy female this week in honor of my husband’s birthday tomorrow. Ann-Margret with the soft, sexy voice and flaming red hair was always his favorite star. He enjoyed her earlier movies, such as State Fair, Bye Bye Birdie, and Viva Las Vegas with Elvis, as well as her comeback movies, Carnal… Continue reading Torchy Tuesday: Ann-Margret

Mythic Monday: Praise the Plough

Plough Monday is the first Monday after January 6th or Twelfth Night. A centuries old agricultural celebration in England, it commemorated the day that farmers returned to work for the winter ploughing season after the holy days of Christmas. In some villages, particularly in northern and eastern England, a rowdy procession of young men dragged… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Praise the Plough

Blushing Excerpt

I’m a romance writer, and I reckon my own words shouldn’t make me blush. However, there is a certain scene in Guardian of the Deep that affects me that way. I shared it on the Time for Love site today, where the book is featured. A thousand thanks to all of you who voted for… Continue reading Blushing Excerpt

Cocktail Saturday: Royal Hot Tea Toddy

ROYAL HOT TEA TODDY This variation on the hot tea toddy featured last week comes courtesy of friend Marcia S. Instead of cognac, a blended Canadian whiskey, Crown Royal, adds the smooth burn. This toddy will heat your blood, a handy trick considering the frigid temperatures we’ve been having of late. Note: use the blue… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Royal Hot Tea Toddy

Vintage Friday: Irish Chocolate Cake 1950

IRISH CHOCOLATE CAKE You can’t beat a super moist, old-fashioned chocolate cake. The “Irish” in this one comes from mashed potatoes—another use for leftovers in the frugal 1950s. The cake retains its succulent texture for several days when covered and stored—if you can keep the kiddies from sneaking it! Ingredients: ½ cup milk, 3 squares… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Irish Chocolate Cake 1950

Writer Wednesday: Cynthia Arsuaga

Cynthia Arsuaga’s Villain Questions Hello Everyone and thanks to Flossie for having me on her blog today! This week I’m the Author of the Week for Secret Cravings Publishing and trying to squeeze in some blog time. So, again, thanks a lot for giving me this opportunity to showcase my back list of fourteen titles!… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Cynthia Arsuaga