Monthly Archives: August 2010

Wordless Wednesday: St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Port Tobacco, Maryland

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Book review: ‘Dangerous Neighbors’ by Beth Kephart

For twin sisters Katherine and Anna, life in Philadelphia is full of change and a continual quest for progress — especially in 1876. Progress for the 16-year-olds comes in the form of meeting new people . . . and forging … Continue reading

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Giveaway Pack: Katie Finn’s TOP 8 and WHAT’S YOUR ST@TUS?

It’s giveaway time once more! Courtesy of Point, I have one set of author Katie Finn’s young adult novels to award one lucky winner from the U.S. About 2008′s Top 8, which has made its way into my overflowing to-be-read stack: … Continue reading

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If you like piña coladas (in a cupcake…)

Riding high on the success of my Key Lime Cupcakes this summer, I tried my hand at a piña colada variety the other night. We were belatedly celebrating the birthday of Eric, my sister’s boyfriend, and I was going to … Continue reading

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Book review: ‘The Other Mothers’ Club’ by Samantha Baker

They’re no wicked stepmonsters. When Eve falls in love with Ian, a widower, she understands he’s a package deal — but doesn’t quite realize what that means until three living, breathing, scowling children are before her, resolutely telling Eve she’s not their … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday: Saturday at Solomons Island, Maryland

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