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Author Archives: splendidsummer
Toast the Repeal of Prohibition on December 5, 2013
Toast the 80th Anniversary of the Repeal of Prohibition on December 5, 2013 with your favorite libation. Before Sex and the City, there was Lois Long, writing for The New Yorker in Roaring Twenties Manhattan. I noticed the homage to … Continue reading
Posted in Patriotism
Tagged Amazon, FDR, Ken Burns, Lipstick, Lois Long, Prohibition, Repeal of Prohibition, The New Yorker
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Catty Corner
In Catty Corner, Grace, Jack, and magical cool cats, Tatania and Zeus, leap to solve an art heist at a mysterious beach front mansion. An artist painting Grace’s portrait appears suspicious. Heart pounding, Grace sits for her portrait while considering … Continue reading
Posted in 1920s, Cat, Mystery, Romance
Tagged 1920s, Amazon, Cats, Catty Corner, Kindle, Magical Cool Cats, Romantic Mystery
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Why I Love Firemen and Military Heroes
This video of a fireman saving a kitten gets me everytime: Awhile ago, I locked my key in my car. It was night time and I’d gone shopping by myself — not something I recommend. I went back in the … Continue reading
Franklin Loves Lucy
“Franklin finds me standing at my desk. Standing behind me, he whispers, “Lovely Lucy,” and his hands meet around my waist. “You’re a thin girl.” “Some would say I’m in reduced circumstances. I like to think of it as reducing … Continue reading
Posted in Patriotism, Reading, Romance
Tagged Amazon, FDR, Franklin Loves Lucy, Free, Kindle, Lucy Mercer, President Roosevelt
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Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover – FREE on Kindle
#1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover writes a free novella about the search for happily ever after. A chance encounter in the dark leads eighteen-year-old Daniel and the girl who stumbles across him to profess their love for … Continue reading
Posted in Romance, Shopping
Tagged Colleen Hoover, Ebooks, Finding Cinderella, Free, Kindle, Romance
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Help for Military Families During Shutdown – Update
*****UPDATE***** It looks like the commisary is open again and awesome Costco and Sams Club are still offering free shopping without membership to active and retired military members. Also, banks that serve the military community including Navy Federal Credit Union, … Continue reading
1920s Charleston Mayor Presents Dance Contest Trophy
Posted in 1920s, Roaring Twenties
Tagged 1920s, Charleston Dance, Charleston Dance Contest, Charleston's Mayor
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Looking for the Leopard in Fashion
With feline fashion trending for New York Fashion Week, I thought it would be fun to look for the leopard at Amazon. Please click on the images and check the prices because the sales may end soon: Leopard Leggings for … Continue reading
