Monthly Archives: October 2010
Book review: ‘The DUFF’ by Kody Keplinger
Bianca Piper has always basked in her camaraderie with Casey and Jessica, her gorgeous (and blonde) friends at Hamilton High. Maybe she’s a little on the larger side than they are, sure, and her hair doesn’t have that same sleek, … Continue reading
Filed under 2-star reads, book reviews
And these, my friends, are my terrible downfall
Halloween is a dentist’s worst nightmare — or biggest paycheck. And whenever I begin to wonder why I’ve been cursed with terrible teeth — including one nasty Devil Tooth — and how it is that I am now single-handedly funding … Continue reading
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Wordless Wednesday: Pumpkin pickin’ in Maryland
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Book review: ‘The Debutante’ by Kathleen Tessaro
An old English estate provides the backdrop for romance, mystery and loss for artist Cate Albion and Jack Coates, hired to make their way through Endsleigh House in Devon and appraise its contents for sale. Cate is fresh from New … Continue reading
Filed under 4-star reads, book reviews
Book review: ‘J’adore New York’ by Isabelle Laflèche
When Catherine Lambert leaves her law firm’s Paris office for the glitzy allure of New York City, she’s not quite prepared for the whirlwind that soon becomes her life: a maze of racking up billable hours, battling diva bosses and … Continue reading
Filed under 3-star reads, book reviews
Sweet potato pie — a worthy (and scrumptious) alternative to pumpkin
Sometimes in life, we have to improvise. Unexpected things pop up; detours must be taken. Our path is blocked. Recipes don’t go according to plan. Like when you run out of sugar. And you’re in the middle of baking three … Continue reading
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Oh, how the latte has fallen from grace
You guys aren’t going to believe me, but I’m going to tell you a sad truth. In the past month, I’ve had four — four — pumpkin spice lattes since my most favorite of all drinks was re-introduced at Starbucks, … Continue reading
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