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About Author

The author of these blog posts is a lawyer by day and fiction writer by night.

Practical Jokes That Were Actually Funny

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Author

My cousin, who lives in Texas, and I are very close. She’s super funny and has a wonderful sense of humor and fun. We travel a lot together and have an absolute blast. When she was turning 40, her local … Continue reading →

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Easter Candy!!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Author

There are two kinds of Easter Candy I love. One is Reese’s Peanut Butter eggs. Truly, though, they aren’t really Easter candy since I can get the basic same thing all year just not shaped like an egg and really, … Continue reading →

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Spring Break

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Author

Spring Break is a big deal here in NW Florida. Lots of kids and college age folks out at the beaches. Our beach in Pensacola is a lot less crazy with spring breakers than Destin or Panama City which is … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded Daylight Savings Time and a Symmetrical Birthday

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Author

I wish, wish, wish that the powers that be would stop with the changing of the clocks. They need to leave it alone. Every year, I drag around for months after loosing that hour. I know my body clock should … Continue reading →

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The Happiest Song Ever

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Author

My #2 son and I were in the car this weekend and he said he was going to play me the happiest song ever. I was curious to see what he picked and this was it: REALLY? REALLY? I don’t … Continue reading →

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Lisa’s Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Author

My dear friend from high school, Lisa Gaylord Everett, is a superstar friend and I love her dearly. Not only is she fun to be around and a true and loyal person, she can cook!! Here’s her easy peasy, yummy … Continue reading →

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Writing Contests are NOT My Thing

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Author

When I first started the endeavor to be published, I entered a few contests with two different manuscripts. I ended up stopping because I noticed a pattern in the judging of them. When the judges were published writers, I got … Continue reading →

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Fat Tuesday!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Author

Today is Fat Tuesday- or Mardi Gras- it’s a last hurrah before Lent starts tomorrow. I’ve been in three Krewes and I love the parading and balls that come with the season. I’m not currently in a Krewe since I … Continue reading →

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A Paranormal Birthday

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Author

This week’s topic is about birthdays. We chose this week since we all celebrate various days scattered through the year. Wouldn’t it have been fun if we all were born the same week? Do  you think the world could have … Continue reading →

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School Memories – Nerd vs. Party Girl

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Author

Iris suggested a school memory as our topic this week since the kids in her area of the world, which is on the other side of the equator from me, head back to classes from their summer vacation this week. … Continue reading →

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