Monthly Archives: December 2010

Review: Law and Order – Conviction

> Several months, maybe a year ago, we acquired Conviction: The Complete Series on DVD. We watched the first four or five episodes and kind of lost interest. We were not compelled to continue watching, until this week. The series … Continue reading

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Doctor Who Christmas Special + 2011 Preview

> A dozen years ago, I never thought I would be a fan of Doctor Who. I was never into the show. I watched a few episodes with my husband, who’s been a fan since the ’80s, but I just … Continue reading

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How would you greet alien visitors?

This question came up in another blogger’s discussion of the ABC series, “V.” The 1983 mini-series V made me question alien intentions. Believe it or not, I have often asked myself this very question. When the Visitors first arrived, back … Continue reading

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Two Romance Trilogy Winners

> My latest two giveaways have ended and the winners have been emailed. Merry Widows Trilogy Giveaway: Randomizer picked post number 2, which was Shala_Darkstone’s Twitter entry. Ladies’ Fashionable Cabinet Romance Trilogy Giveaway: Randomizer picked post number 7, which was … Continue reading

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Merry Widows Romance Giveaway

>In Regency England, the most independent women of the ton are members of the Benevolent Widows Society. Having lost their husbands, they’ve gained control over their fortunes and their lives. They have no intention of marrying again, but they don’t … Continue reading

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Romance Trilogy Giveaway

>The Ladies’ Fashionable Cabinet isn’t a piece of furniture. It’s a magazine, one that differs from other publications for women living in Regency England in that it encourages thoughtfulness and an independent spirit in its readers. The Cabinet also forms … Continue reading

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Talking about Death and Dying

> I’m always surprised when people don’t talk about what they want done after they’re gone. My mother’s parents were in their 60s when I was little, and I remember them talking about which child or grandchild would get certain … Continue reading

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