I fell in love with medieval times long ago, probably as a child while reading Robin Hood, or The Sword in the Stone. But it was a couple of years ago, upon discovering The Lion in Winter, that my love became a passion from which my last novel Requiem for a King was born.The Lion in Winter was written by James Goodman in 1966 as a play that was later made into a [...]
by Chrysa Smith Tired of reading about summer veggies yet? Well, then your in luck. Because today, we're back to fruit. That's right---the perfect, summer tomato. If you haven't already started seeing the yield, just wait a little longer----they're coming and boy, are they delicious and packed with the healthy nutritious benefits of anti-oxidants and Licopene. Finally, one of my favorite foods is actually good for me. I can eat as many as [...]
Just for a giggle, ladies. (Even though we all know it's all true!) The Hormone GuideWomen will understand this!Men should memorize it!Every woman knows that there are days when all a man has to do is open his mouth and he takes his life in his hands. This is a handy guide that should be carried like a driver's license in the wallet of every husband, boyfriend, co-worker or significant other!DANGEROUS [...]
A Middle Aged Woman Laughs at Life and Looks for ConversationBy: Mary Fran Bontempo Speech—the one thing that truly sets us apart from animals. The ability to communicate thoughts and ideas elevates our existence above the merely necessary. We speak; we learn; our minds grow and evolve.I recall conversations during my college years overflowing with fascinating topics: debates over authors, politics, art and music. (My husband more readily recalls conversations about beer, but [...]
by Bob Sandewicz, Chemist Juan Ponce de Leon is best known as the man who sought the elusive “Fountain of Youth”. That the famous explorer landed in what today is Florida is deliciously ironic, given that state’s large senior citizen population. Poor Juan truthfully cannot be blamed for his pursuit of perpetual youthfulness, as humans always have tried to maintain a fresh, young appearance. Throughout the ages, various formulations, either home-made or store-bought, [...]
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by Carmen Ferreiro EstebanI'm not a fan of dystopian novels or of those that present post-apocalyptic scenarios. I have not read The Road nor watched the movie, even though the role of the father in the screen version is played by Viggo Mortensen, my favorite actor ever. So when, two weeks ago, my friend Candace lend me Life As We Knew It, the first book in The Last Survivors Trilogy, I did not [...]
