Across the Pond
November 23, 2009
- Every so often some group or other reports that certain things are good for you, then a few days later another group replies that the same item is bad for you.While it’s been noted for some time that a pint or two of beer per day is medically good for you, last week it was reported…Drinking alcohol every day cuts the risk of heart disease in men by more than a third, a major study ...
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November 18, 2009
- Wondering what to get that "difficult" person in your life this holiday, I picked up a few ideas to help you with that special gift.This cheery confection is like a delicious-looking go-kart. Coast down the road in style at a top speed of 7 m.p.h. in a Cupcake Car that comes in different-colored "flavors," as well as your choice of decorations like sprinkles and icing. And ...
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November 16, 2009
- Last Friday I was invited to an event at a school about seventy miles away. The school had previously contacted me re donating one of my books "of which we've heard great things" as a fund raising for their school.Being always willing to help with such donations for any charity or event I was only too pleased to send them a signed hard back copy of "Across the Pond". ...
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November 15, 2009
- While the US celebrates Veterans Day, around the world the day to remember those who gave up their lives for us is called "Remembrance Day". Canada like the US holds this day on November 11th. While in the UK the national day of remembrance for those killed in both world wars and later conflicts, on the second Sunday of NovemberRemembrance Sunday is observed by a two-minute ...
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November 5, 2009
- Throughout my "short romance story" writing days I always wrote a special story for Christmas.Over the next eight Thursdays I will share some of these stories with you.CHRISTMAS MAGIC (1999)She looked once again out of the window, surely it would snow, and it had to snow! It would not be Christmas without snow. Her Mother had told her earlier that day that there were snow clouds over ...
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November 4, 2009
- Remember, remember the fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, why gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot.While in the USA fireworks are a big part of July 4th celebrations, across the pond in England, tomorrow November 5th the skies will be filled with aerial explosions.Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated in Britain annually on November 5th. The event ...
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November 1, 2009
- When I went back to England a few weeks ago, it was interesting to see the increase that "Halloween" has encroached on the British public. There has always been a festival at this time of year, which I will blog about next week, Halloween however has only recently entered the British way of life.This is actually quite funny seeing how the the festival actually started in the UK in the ...
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October 26, 2009
- It's been a while since I passed on any news about my book, perhaps you thought there hasn't been any?REVIEWS:My total on Amazon is now numbering "103"Since the last time I wrote about reaching the magic "100" I have received a five star and two four star reviews. Here are a few snippets of what the reviews say..."...a cute love story. Highly recommended for ...
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October 25, 2009
- One of the things I have really missed since being in the US, is a "Real English Breakfast". Of course once in England one of the locations I headed for was one where I could purchase a real "English Breakfast".My English BreakfastAmericans seems to find it "interesting" to have bake beans for breakfast, but then this is a country that has "puffed up ...
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October 21, 2009
- I'm back from my trip "Across the Pond" and will be sharing some items of news and interest and even a laugh or two over the next few days on this blog. For today however I'm back with my radio show. Tonight it is "A Book and a Chat with Melissa Crandall"At the tender age of six, Melissa Crandall wrote, illustrated, and published her first book, "The Dog and the ...
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