Inventions by Women
It’s Fab Female Friday! Women are amazing inventors! Unfortunately just how many inventions we really are responsible for is lost in history. Why? Because men took the credit. Even in the USA! In fact, women were not permitted to get a patent in their own name...History of Common Sayings 2
Our language is evolving and new words (neologisms) are being added to the dictionary in greater numbers than ever before. And yet we continue to use sayings from long ago–their original meanings lost in the annals of history. Here’s a few common...Frittata Recipe
Eggs! Veggies! Cheese! Healthy stuff! A frittata is quick-easy and, like most of my recipes, doesn’t call for exact ingredients. I usually serve it with a salad. ( Actually, that’s a gross misrepresentation– pointing to the bag of greens while...History Behind Common Sayings
Our language is evolving and new words (neologisms) are being added to the dictionary in greater numbers than ever before, and yet we continue to use sayings from long ago–their original meanings lost in the annals of history. Here’s a few common sayings we still use...Stupid Sayings
Some aphorisms are spot on! Others are just plain stupid, ridiculous because they are so clearly false and illogical! Hubby likes to spout trite sayings every now and again. I usually reply with a theatrical groan before pointing out why the saying is stupid. I think...Sequestration at My House
Sequestration…sequestration…that’s all I’ve been hearing about for weeks! It’s all sequestration frustration! While I drive to work, when I drive home, on the evening news. (No, I’m not telling you which channel I watch–I know...Queen of T.P.
“We’re out of toilet paper, mom!” “There’s no more toothpaste left, honey.” “How come we don’t have any more paper towels?” Sound familiar? One of the joys of being a Mom is that ever so gradually–over the...First House
Home Ownership! It’s a BIG mill stone—um… I meant mile stone! My eldest son has been looking for a house for the past few month, and he really really really wants to buy. Most of us remember the FIRST House. The pain joy a memory never forgotten....Vatican Vocabulary 2
There exists more lore, legends, and conspiracy theories about the Vatican than the US Government! And everyone can agree–we all love the mystery and intrigue that comes with powerful and prestigious organizations. One common papal myth is that the Pope never...Vatican Vocabulary
Lots of media chatter about the Pope and his successor these last few days! Who will be the new leader of the Catholic Church? If we watched the movie or read Dan Brown’s novel Angels and Demons we might be familiar with some of the terminology. Like any...On-line Job Applications
Can a computer program determine if you’re a good candidate for a job? I’m not so sure about that. My son has had to fill out many on-line job applications this past year and he has yet to receive one bite. I understand the rationale. Companies have to vet...Top 10 Things To Do After a Writer’s Conference
I attended the San Francisco Writers conference. The break-out sessions were: Fabulous! Entertaining! Informative! Revealing! The speakers inspiring! The downside to attending such a great conference? My brain is jammed with “must-dos.” NOW! Not only is...Smart Phone Smarts
Smart Phones are ONLY as smart as their owners! I’m constantly discovering new way to use my iPhone, especially the camera function! I also show my students how to use this powerful technology with intelligence! I take a photo of : where I parked the car...Wardrobe Malfunctions
Is it me? Is it a girl thingThere was a time when I pulled on a pair of pants, threw a top over my head and BAM! I was fashionable. No longer! The current fashion trends require some serious pre-planning to pull-off. Here’s a few clothing choices with which I...
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: recommend Merkabah as a must read, especially for the para-normal, ancient history, thriller seeker, audience, and anyone who wants a novel that seems to turn the pages for you as you dive between the covers and into the thick of the story with Daphne and S.J.
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: As with any great first novel in a series, it left me panting and begging for more. The second novel in the series, The Merkabah Deception utilized The Recruit as a diving platform to send me deep into the muck and mire of the ancient gods and demons ongoing battle of the spiritual world.
Review excerpt from SHADE TREE BOOK REVIEWS: The story between Daphne, the introverted doctoral candidate/college professor, and S. J., the demi-god/Nephilim heats to a boil as the “Watchers” seem to become more involved in the love affair between a human and a Watcher. This is only the sideline to the action-filled storyline as Daphne’s powers as a Merkabah continue to increase and she continues to fight the demons that are co-habiting earth with us mere earthlings.
