While I was doing research for book 2 in the Mauzzy and Me Mystery Series, I came across a fascinating story about a possible treasure from a Spanish galleon still hidden somewhere in North Carolina’s Brunswick County. Although many historians have dismissed it as just …
Read MoreWhere’s a Four-Leaf Clover When You Need It?
As I sat at my desk kicking around ideas for this post, I focused on St. Patrick’s Day for the theme since many of us will be wearing green in two weeks. And for me, when I start brainstorming, I quickly find my initial idea …
Read MoreIs there a Groundhog in the cable box?
Follow Leslie’s part 2 adventure with the cable company. Will she ever get her TV to work? Will she ever switch cable providers? Will she ever learn?
Read MoreSee Ya 2020!
What a year it has been. I think I can speak for everybody when I say that it will be so darn good to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. Good riddance. Over the past year we all have struggled, worried, and despaired. But we …
Read MoreTake My Money – Please!
I wrote a blog post a few weeks ago called “3 Cables and You’re Done” that emphasized things are never as simple as the proverbial “they” say it will be. I have also emphasized over the years to my children and employees that, from a …
Read MoreBilly the Goat Finds His Bestie
I have mentioned a few times in my social media Writer’s Musings series that I try to always take a daily walk of around 3-4 miles at a nearby park. I do this for both the physical exercise and also the mental exercise in that …
Read MoreA Virtual Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving fast approaching during these difficult times, I would like to share the very long-standing Polcari holiday tradition. Every family has its own traditions, which are important. That’s why they’re called traditions. Ours melds the traditional Thanksgiving meal with the Italian Sunday meal, since …
Read More“3 Cables and You’re Done”
I had a little reminder a few weeks ago that nothing is ever as simple as they say it will be. Especially with IT and cable/streaming services. Now before you read on, please know that I have the utmost respect for IT professionals of all …
Read MoreShort on Legs, Long on Laughs
The co-main character of Against My Better Judgment is Mauzzy, a real-life miniature red dachshund with quite a lot of sass, snark, and colorful individualism. And plenty of love. Since many readers don’t have dachshunds, with Mauzzy’s approval, I thought it would be fun to …
Read MoreGrand Finale – Prism Blog Tour
Thank you so much to Prism Book Tours for organizing the Blog Tour of Against My Better Judgment! Below is the Grand Finale post put together by their team, and has all of the links to the tour stops in one handy spot! Check it …
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