Monthly Archive: August 2009

I just finished “Scared to Live” by Stephen Booth which is the 7th in the series featuring Ben Cooper and Diane Fry. I’ve enjoyed this series from the start ‘cos the interplay and contrast...

I have to clean since relatives are coming for Labor Day, so I bought a Magic Eraser since I had a coupon from P&G. and now I wish I’d known about them ages ago....

I just finished “A Matter of Justice” by Charles Todd. This is the 11th in the series featuring Scotland Yard detective Ian Rutledge. The books are set post World War I, and Ian was...

What can I say? I keep finding these addictive, fun ways to spend more time on the computer. I joined Winster to get My Points rewards so I can redeem them for an Amazon...

I attended my first basket bingo fundraiser over the weekend. It was a learning experiment for me since my son’s tennis team will be hosting one in October, so I thought I should learn...

I’ve always had to watch my weight (since I was a pudgy child) so about 8 years ago I started wearing a pedometer to help motivate me to get more activity. My current pedometer...

Here’s my 2nd attempt at crocheting an anklet with wire. I used 30 gauge wire, and all chain stitches. It’s still difficult for me to see the stitches in wire, so I’m sure that...

I just requested another $25 reward from Synovate surveys today – YAY !! Then I’ll be able to buy some crochet books. If you haven’t joined Synovate, I’ve been a member for quite awhile...

We went to the US Open Series in Cincinnati this weekend, and it was unbelievable. I can’t wait to go again next year. We watched the Ljubicic- Levine qualifier match on centre court, then...

Ok, it’s time for another Jane Austen-inspired book. “Jane Austen Ruined My Life” features Emma Grant as a Jane Austen scholar who visits England to meet with someone who claims to have unpublished Jane...