by Jennifer | Jan 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Fans of inspirational historical romance will savor Julie Lessman’s newest novel, Dare to Love Again, the second book in the Heart of San Francisco series, published by Revell. Set in San Francisco in 1903, Dare to Love Again continues the saga of the McClare...
by Jennifer | Jan 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
In my recent post about the opera diva Dame Nellie Melba, I mentioned that a dessert named after her, Peaches Melba (or Peach Melba), became very popular in the early to mid-twentieth century. The famous French chef Escoffier created it in her honor. On the PBS site...
by Jennifer | Jan 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hello, Sparklers! For those who caught Episode 2 of Season 4 of Downton Abbey last night, what did you think? I thought Mary overreacted to the gramophone. I wonder if a romance will develop between her and the dark-haired dreamboat (sorry, his name escapes me at the...
by Jennifer | Jan 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Fifty years ago this week, the landmark Surgeon General’s report was released that stated exactly how terrible smoking is for one’s health and why the government should get involved in putting an end to it. In spite of five decades of dire warnings about...
by Jennifer | Jan 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
For those of you in the United States, did you watch the Downton Abbey Season 4 premiere last night? What did you think? I was surprised by O’Brien’s move, grieving with Lady Mary, shocked shocked shocked by the nanny, loved how things turned out between...
