HBO's Westworld became my favorite new sci-fi show of 2016. It's set in the future at an amusement park (Westworld) where guests can pretend they are in the Wild West by participating in gunfights, train heists, romantic entanglements, treasure hunts, and any other plot from a Western film. The park is populated by lifelike robots, each programmed with a background and … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Christmas Movies
I love movies, especially Christmas and holiday films. They hold a special place in my heart and soul. They're like the scent of sugar cookies, pine needles or a crackling fire. When I watch them, I'm transported to the days of opening gifts as a child, making ornaments with my mom and friends, and spending time with people some of whom have passed. Movies are a shared … [Read more...]
Be the Owl
A wise old owl lived in an oak The more he saw the less he spoke The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that wise old bird.* ______________________________ I had an epiphany the other week. A pure Oprah "ah-ha moment." When cutting up vegetables for dinner, I remembered how my friend--a wonderful cook--taught me the recipe. How I struggled to … [Read more...]
WRW Reader and Blogger Luncheon
 Romance on the Rocks authors were in the house! Yesterday was the first time I participated in the Washington Romance Writers (WRW) Readers & Bloggers Luncheon. Held every year in the DC suburbs, the luncheon is a chance for readers, fans, and bloggers to meet romance authors—favorite authors and new authors. I had a fabulous time. Not only did I see my favorite … [Read more...]
My Tomte
I am a sucker for folklore. Doesn't matter from what culture or country, I enjoy a good story, especially when it comes to spirits, which is why I purchased this adorable Tomte from a Scandinavian gift shop in Rehobeth Beach, Delaware. However, don't let its cuteness fool you. The Tomte can be mischievous if offended. Here's the lore behind these sprites: Tomte is a … [Read more...]
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