Well, here we are four days into February — a short month as it is — without starting the diary. I’ve been writing posts to keep in reserve. The month went past with review posts and not much chatter. I guess you could say I was turnin’ pages of books. Things are fixin’ to change… Continue reading Turnin’ Pages — Cardinal Bluff Diary — February 2020
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British Mystery Books — Death by Drowning? Maybe not!
British Mystery Books can be more entertaining than the British Mystery TV programs. But, expect some violence and language not typically found on the TV programs. Death by drowning — a young man who was partying with friends along the banks of an English Country river. Tragic accident? Or entangling mystery threatening the country, the… Continue reading British Mystery Books — Death by Drowning? Maybe not!
Turnin' Pages — Cardinal Bluff Diary — January 2020
I’m excited because I have a nice list of new releases for the coming weeks! January 3, 2020 The January Book of the Month, Eastgate Keeps on Singing, K.D. McCrite, author. A bright, Cozy Mystery, Eastgate Keeps on Singing is a little different from the typical pleasure read you might expect with a Cozy. Much… Continue reading Turnin' Pages — Cardinal Bluff Diary — January 2020
Reviewing Books that are NOT Flinch-Free — Warning Signs Ahead
REVIEW REALITY There are some well-written plots that don’t meet the standards at Cardinal Bluff. There are times that I get into them and go ahead and read them. When I find a book like that, I have another place to review them. Reviews which follow this pinned note will not be totally flinch-free. I… Continue reading Reviewing Books that are NOT Flinch-Free — Warning Signs Ahead
Turnin' Pages — Cardinal Bluff Diary — December, 2019
WRITING and writing because I’ve been READING and reading! And, there is a lot of Christmas things to do. We are inhabited by CATS, so I’ve long given up on a tree and much décor. I have a struggling Christmas/Thanksgiving/Easter cactus. One of those holidays…so far 2019 hasn’t been its year. Maybe Easter! We have… Continue reading Turnin' Pages — Cardinal Bluff Diary — December, 2019
Turnin’ Pages — Cardinal Bluff Diary — November, 2019
November is coming in with a chill! The first two weeks of November have been personally distracting! Lots of good things, but not a lot of journaling. The garden at The Legacy Gardens has been shut down for the winter in terms of outdoor action. Many baby plants are swaddled in protective leaves. Other mature… Continue reading Turnin’ Pages — Cardinal Bluff Diary — November, 2019
Peaches and Lace, Joy Ross Davis — Book of the Month, November 2019
Peaches and Lace, the paranormal romance story of a luxury wedding gown designer and her true love. Angels, Villians and Gorgeious Castles!
Anger Management Workbook – 7 Good Things
Inspiration comes in non-fiction learning opportunities such as Managing Our Lives – Managing Our Anger — Authors Samantha Janosick and David Morgan.
My Brain Plays Favorites for Joy Ross Davis
I’ve worked with author Joy Ross Davis for longer than we care to face! Her writing has become more serious and enjoyable as the time has passed. Joy writes in a style that some have described as angelic, inspirational writing. Her stories are pleasantly paranormal with good eventually getting the best of evil, but not… Continue reading My Brain Plays Favorites for Joy Ross Davis
The Disabled Veterans Story, Miguel Reese, author
Stories that fellow Americans need to heart which are difficult for the veterans or families to share. The patience and faith through suffering that we see in these brave families should build ours.