Bad pun We’re getting a bit of freedom from the kids and so I’m in party mode! Cheers! The Martini! ~ The classic sort, made with gin of course! I rinse my olives really well for these because I don’t like the salty taste. I recently received a tip from a...
Read more →This is the eastern border of the cemetery area after several tillings. The soil was predominately clay so to lighten it and provide better drainage, we added peat moss, organic matter (leaves from last fall), a few cart loads of sand and a top layer of compost. After tilling those in until they...
Read more →Title: Underworld, Rise of the Lycans Director: Patrick Tatopoulos Genre: Urban Fantasy, Horror Rating: 4 Bats First, let me state that I’m not generally a fan of prequels. And to be completely honest, this was an unnecessary prequel because the flashbacks and info we received in the first two Underworld movies about summed...
Read more →Banana Split Bites ~ I snagged this off a new Facebook page I’ve been haunting, Delicious Desserts, which is dedicated to desserts! It’s where I’ve found quite a few new favorites. These lovelies are super simple to make and refreshing. Blueberry Quinoa Parait ~ You can’t beat nutritious and delicious! Plus I’m...
Read more →Welcome to a Midsummer’s Eve Blog Hop! I’ve been teamed up with the lovely S.M. Boyce, author of The Grimoire: Lichgates a young adult epic fantasy. In celebration of this festive eve, we’re giving away a free Kindle copy of Lichgates and Primal, check it out below! In this scene, Shayla Dormyr, the spunky...
Read more →Purple Dragon Tea This is one of my favorite herbal tea blends that I dubbed Purple Dragon because of its calming nature. Plus, it’s simple to make and requires only three ingredients. 50% Wood Betony 50% Catnip Boiling water to steep. I use a tea ball for single servings or a teapot with...
Read more →One of the most mind-boggling experiences I’ve had since venturing into the world of writing is the misconception held by those outside of the industry (or worse, those within!) that fiction doesn’t require research. When people hear that I write speculative fiction a common reaction is – “Oh cool! So you just get...
Read more →Title: Grave Encounters Director: The Vicious Brothers Genre: Horror/Supernatural Rating: 5 bats For a budget of $50k The Vicious Brothers pulled off one banger of a supernatural film! The characters were well drawn and interesting, they argued but it was about valid issues they were facing, not the often childish arguments that are...
Read more →Check out this awesome gift from actor William C. Fox! We first met Will during the trials and tribulations of the Nano Effect (Mad Lab Films). As you can see by the photo above, he has the capacity to look dastardly and classy at the same time – good villain material hehe...
Read more →Deep Sea ~ Narrated by Academy Award nominees Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet and produced by the makers of the IMAX movie Into the Deep, this stunning film is an exploration of the world beneath the sea and its bizarre and exotic inhabitants. From translucent jellyfish to giant octopuses to scorpion fish, viewers...
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