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I am a Christian.
I'm sure I don't say this enough or show it in my words and actions the way I should but there it is. I am a Christian. I've not been really practicing for months, though I still talk to God. I've been thinking about my faith more and more; as Easter approaches, I can't help wonder where I am going to worship.
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Book Review: Changeless
After devouring Soulless, I have been aching to read Changeless by Gail Carriger. And I was not in any way shape or form disappointed.
I am almost at a loss of what to say about how much I adored this book. I laugh out loud, giggle, smile, and enjoy the witty banter of Alexia and her husband so immensely. Then add in the delicious mix of ( Read more... ) -
Book Review: Blood Groove
Hello all... I just finished reading Blood Groove by Alex Bledsoe. I actually set aside Bone Shaker for this one b/c I just can't seem to get into it. I was stuck at the hair dressers for 6 hours a few weeks ago and trudged through the first hundred pages plus of Bone Shaker, and practically nothing's happened so I moved on to greener pastures ( Read more... ) -
Book Review: Here Burns My Candle by Liz Curtis Higgs
I've never read Liz Curtis Higgs before and am of two minds of her writing.
Here Burns My Candle is a Christian novel set in the 1700's in Scotland. The history and how it effects the family is well weaved in, but the book left me wanting. It is an expansion and 'retelling' of the story of Ruth and Naomi from the Bible... though it took me until ( Read more... ) -
Mark Henry & Amanda Feral
Mark Henry, urban fantasy author extraordinaire, who created the savage and fabulous Amanda Feral, was a guest on the Deadline Dames today.
I am a fan of his books. They are not your usual urban fantasy. As he likes to refer to them, they are a zomedy. And it's appropriate. The main character, Amanda Feral, is a sharp business woman who gets ( Read more... ) -
1st Steampunk Jewelry
I found a set of cogs meant for scrapbooking but thought they would go nicely with my jewelry making supplies. Strangely enough, in looking through some Etsy stores, I learned that others had had the same idea. I did a little metal wrapping and sewing to come up with this:
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Here Mike. Cheeseburger Chowder recipe
CHEESEBURGER CHOWDER
1 LB GROUND BEEF (I use 1-1/2-2LBS)
¾ CUP CHOPPED ONION (I use onion powder)
4 TBS BUTTER, DIVIDED
2 GLOVES GARLIC, MINCED (I use garlic powder)
1 CUP DICED CARROTS
1 tsp DRIED BASIL
1 tsp DRIED PARSLEY
3 CUPS CHICKEN BROTH
4 CUPS DICED PEELED POTATOES
¼ CUP FLOUR
1-1/2 CUPS EVAPORATED MILK
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Book(s) Review: Vicious Circle & Hallowed Circle
Vicious Circle & Hallowed Circle are written by the sweet Linda Robertson. I've had the pleasure of meeting her. She's a local to my city and a friend of my sister's.
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Author Interviews Online!!
Hopeully this copies... (especially since the letter ater E in the alphabet is not working on my keyboard. *sigh*)
Listen to The Author Hour (Episode 12: High Fantasy)
Shared via AddThis
This is of interest because of who the guests are:
L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Carol Berg
Dennis L. McKiernan
Diana Pharaoh Francis (difrancis )
It'll be on Thursday January 14th, 12PM EST.
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Book Review: Heat Wave by Richard Castle
Meh.
In the first chapter, possibly even just the first few pages, 'Richard Castle' used the word 'just' about 20 times. I kid you not. And instead of reading the story, I kept counting 'just's.
It was a mediocre attempt to invoke the fun and games of the show in characters that are blantantly ripped off from the tv characters. I think if an ( Read more... )
