5/29/2023 0 Comments Hazel by julie hearn![]() ![]() And twelve year old Tom, who discovers the gap while on a visit to his grandmother, is torn between both worlds. An inexplicable gap has formed, a gap in time that links the present to the past. Something odd is going on in the baseme*nt of an old house in London. Julie Hearn, author of The Minister’s Daughter and The Sign of the Raven, has created a memorable tale of nineteenth-century England with a character destined to take her place alongside Dickens’s Pip and Oliver Twist. And when treachery and jealousy surface in the Eden that is the artist’s garden, Ivy must learn to be more than a pretty face if she is to survive. But behind Ivy’s angelic looks lurk dark secrets and a troubled past - a past that has given her an unfortunate taste for laudanum. ![]() Oscar is determined to make his mark on the art world, with Ivy as his model and muse. Which makes her the perfect subject for an aspiring painter named Oscar Aretino Frosdick, a member of the pre-Raphaelite school of artists. It’s more than beauty - and it draws people toward her. ![]() For Ivy has a quality that makes people take notice. ![]() But that’s only if you look at her but don’t see. The youngest in a family of thieves, scoundrels, and roustabouts, the girl with the flame-colored hair and odd-colored eyes is declared useless by her father from the day she is born. ![]()
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5/29/2023 0 Comments First snow by bomi park![]() ![]() That’s because admiring the magically snowy landscapes in beautifully illustrated picture books helps me keep my eyes open to the wonder of God’s wintry creation in real life. Ideally, I am reading beside a crackling fire, snuggled under a cozy blanket, and within arm’s reach of a steamy cup of hot tea. Downhill skiing, ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing all help fill our long winters with merriment and outdoor exercise.Īs amusing as those activities are, though, my favorite winter pastime is admiring the bright snow outside while reading aloud indoors. ![]() Minnesotans seem to find plenty of ways to take advantage of the snow and ice. Travel was nearly halted and schools closed early, but lots of folks rejoiced heartily as they shoveled. Dumping more than a foot of snow in a 12-hour period, the blizzard Minnesotans endured a few days ago went into the books as the biggest snowstorm in seven years. ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments Duncan's Bride by Linda Howard![]() ![]() Duncan's Bride / Loving Evangeline (2008)ĩ. At His Mercy: Mackenzies Magic / Heartbreaker / Overload (2008)Ĩ. Mackenzies Bundle: "Mackenzie's Mountain / Mackenzie's Mission / Mackenzie's Pleasure / A Game Of Chance" (2006)ħ. Shades of Twilight / Son of the Morning (2005)Ħ. Strangers in the Night: Lake of Dreams / Blue Moon / White Out (2001)Ĥ. Night Moves: Dream Man / After the Night (1998)ģ. Trouble: Midnight Rainbow / Diamond Bay (1992)Ģ. Men from Battle Ridge -Running Wild (2012)ġ. According to Wikipedia, she has been writing since early childhood and wrote privately for 21 years for her own enjoyment before attempting to break into print in the romance genre where she was immediately successful. ![]() Linda Howard is a very popular romance author who specializes in romantic suspense. ![]() ![]() Then turn off the computer and go live your life.Īs the author makes clear from the very beginning, this strategy isn't for everyone. The strategy tells you what ETFs to buy and what to sell. If you have 20 minutes a month and a computer, you can turn any investment amount into a steadily growing compounding machine that will make you the envy of Mad Money’s Jim Cramer and 99% of all mutual fund managers. In short, how to earn an average of 12% annually in the stock market with minimal trading, less volatility, and less risk. How to protect your portfolio during market downturns with a simple cash trigger. How $5,000 can end up $1,000,000 in your retirement portfolio. 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Here are 10 mistakes Dr. Those with a fixed mind-set prefer to ignore or dismiss mistakes, so they are doomed to repeat them. Simply put, those with a growth mind-set have the tools to recognize patterns and are willing to own up to their mistakes, putting them in a better position to learn from them. ![]() With a growth mind-set, however, we acknowledge and accept our mistakes – even our biggest bonehead moves – and look at them as learning opportunities. ![]() With a fixed mind-set, we resign ourselves to the mistake, maybe even telling ourselves that it was inevitable because we aren’t good at something. Bradberry says we approach mistakes one of two ways: with a fixed mind-set or a growth mind-set. How we handle those mistakes is what makes the difference between being able to learn from our mistakes and being destined to repeat the same ones over and over.ĭr. Travis Bradberry, the co-author of the best-selling book Emotional Intelligence 2.0, reminds us that it is OK to make mistakes. In a recent LinkedIn post, “ Smart People Never Make These Mistakes Twice,” Dr. ![]() 5/28/2023 0 Comments The Bigger They Are by Kim Alan![]() ![]() The producers tried to cast Tom Cruise for the role of Tom, but Cruise refused and they chose Phil Hartman instead. The episode was written by Jon Vitti and directed by Jeffrey Lynch. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes addicted to the Corey hotline, a phone service where television fans can listen to the voice of a fictional actor based on Corey Feldman and Corey Haim. Out of jealousy, Homer gets himself a little brother named Pepi. In the episode, after Homer is late to pick him up from soccer practice, Bart turns to the program the Bigger Brothers, and is assigned a man named Tom. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on February 4, 1993. " Brother from the Same Planet" is the fourteenth episode of the fourth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. The rear wall rotates, taking the family to another room and leaving an empty couch behind. "The Principal's toupee is not a frisbee" ![]() 14th episode of the 4th season of The Simpsons " Brother from the Same Planet" ![]() ![]() ![]() This was the closest they had ever come to a fight. “Well, I certainly appreciate your concern for me.” She forced a smile, though she was irritated with her friend and obviously Liz was irritated with her. Realizing she wasn’t going to be able to make Liz understand why she was questioning herself, realizing she didn’t quite understand, Elise knew it was time to end the conversation. ![]() That was the whole point of your checklist, to move beyond casual dating and find a man to get serious with.” I’m just trying to keep you from making the same mistake I’ve made before. “Look, I’m not trying to tell you what to do, Elise. You know I’ve been itching to talk about that partnership.” I’m setting up a sale that could possibly drop my name on Gallagher’s desk. Weren’t friends supposed to be supportive? “Besides, this whole conversation is moot. “Zane is not Elliot,” Elise said firmly, irritated by Liz’s whole attitude. He had me an old married drudge before he got past second base with me.” By the third date he was talking marriage, the fourth, babies and by the fifth he wanted to know how far into my first pregnancy I’d be continuing to work. “The guy was great, money, nice car, nice house. ![]() 5/28/2023 0 Comments The quarter storm veronica henry![]() ![]() ![]() Haitian-American Vodou priestess Mambo Reina Dumond runs a healing practice from her New Orleans home. As a killer wields dangerous magic to thwart Reina's investigation, she must tap into the strength of her own power and faith to solve a mystery that threatens to destroy her entire way of life. A practitioner of Vodou must test the boundaries of her powers to solve a ritual murder in New Orleans and protect everything she holds sacred. Reina resolves to find the real killer and defend the Vodou practice and customs, but the motives behind the murder are deeper and darker than she imagines.Īs Reina delves into the city's shadows, she untangles more than just the truth behind a devious crime. Detective Roman Frost, Reina's ex-boyfriend-a fierce nonbeliever-is eager to tie the crime, and half a dozen others, to the Vodou practitioners of New Orleans. ![]() Henry (Author), Robin Miles (Reader) 6,439 ratings Book 1 of 2: Mambo Reina See all formats and editions Kindle 0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles 4.99 to buy Audiobook 0. Gifted with water magic since she was a child, Reina is devoted to the benevolent traditions of her ancestors.Īfter a ritual slaying in the French Quarter, police arrest a fellow vodouisant. The Quarter Storm: A Novel (Mambo Reina, 1) Audio CD Unabridged, Maby Veronica G. ![]() A practitioner of Vodou must test the boundaries of her powers to solve a ritual murder in New Orleans and protect everything she holds sacred. ![]() 5/28/2023 0 Comments Louise's War by Sarah R. Shaber![]() ![]() It appears the end of Sahar has arrived, but we have been led to believe that in the past as well.ĭuring Season 17, the new Sahar (Sarah) has been played by actress Louise Barnes. When Sahar nearly kills Ziva, it is Gibbs that comes to her rescue, shooting and killing Sahar before she can take out his friend. ![]() Alarm bells start to go off at this point, as everyone suddenly realized that Gibbs has been living next door to Sahar for a while now. The CBS audience was slowly let in on what was taking place, as it was revealed that Sahar sometimes goes by Sarah and has a son with her - named Phineas. Later, it was revealed that Adam was actually speaking to Gibbs. Adam shared that they already knew the real Sahar, but it appeared that he was speaking to Ziva. Only how was that possible? Sahar was supposed to be dead. ![]() ![]() They tracked down Sahar, who was almost captured in the second episode of the season, only to instruct her men to kill her.īut there was a bigger mystery under the surface? Who is Sahar on NCIS?Īdam Eshel, who had helped Ziva fake her death, was found to be a captive of Sahar in the fall finale. That led to the drama that brought Ziva back into the lives of Gibbs and the rest of the current NCIS team. To open the current season, Sahar blamed Ziva for her group of terrorists falling apart. ![]() ![]() ![]() But when the pair is forced to spend a week in close company, they discover that first impressions are not always reliable. She doesn't care that his leg is less than perfect, it's his personality she can't abide. But even if she could find a way to forgive him, it wouldn't matter. Sarah has never forgiven Hugh for the duel he fought three years earlier, the one that forced her cousin into exile, nearly destroying her family. A reckless duel has left this brilliant mathematician with a ruined leg, and now, unable to run, ride, or even waltz, he could never court a woman like Sarah, much less dream of marrying her. Besides, even if Hugh did grow to enjoy her company, it wouldn't matter. Hugh Prentice has never had patience for dramatic females, and if Lady Sarah Pleinsworth has ever been acquainted with the words shy or retiring, she's long since tossed them out the window. ![]() |