Media From the Heart by Ruth Hill

Summary from goodreads: Last year, I had it all. Two jumpers on the show circuit, a lot of wins, and a lot of attention – the good kind. But now I have nothing. My life is circling the drain. The only spark of light that exists for me is my new, forbidden passion. If my stepfather finds out, he will […]

Summary (from goodreads): Special Agent Meghan Connors’ dream of one day protecting the president of the United States is about to come true. Only one assignment stands in her way. After the vice president’s rebellious daughter is threatened, Meghan is assigned to her protective detail on a secluded ranch in West Texas. Unfortunately, working with Special Agent in Charge Ash Zinders […]

On a sweltering Monday morning a friend and I were jogging around our apartment complex as we did every day. As we were completing our last mile I saw my neighbor, a tall man with an Ivory skin tone that was smooth as wax. He always carried a brief case and sported dark sunglasses similar to the kind worn by […]

Summary from goodreads:  The inspiring story of how one woman’s journey through poverty and debilitating illness catapulted her to the halls of power as a successful businesswoman. Long before selling secondhand belongings on Ebay and Craigslist was the rage, a preteen Chitoka Webb sold what others saw as junk to the residents of her neighborhood and made a profit. At […]

Does this date sound familiar?  Or does this picture evoke any images or memories?  I doubt that anyone who is old enough to read my blog would not remember this day.  Especially when I tell you that this is an image of Hurricane Katrina.  On this date in 2005, this hurricane slammed the Gulf Coast, destroying beachfront areas of Louisiana […]

Did you know that United Parcel Service or UPS began in Seattle on this date in 1907?  I didn’t!   How could I grow up in Washington state and not know this?  Oh well, here is some information. UPS was originally called American Messenger Service, and it was begun by two teenagers (Jim Casey and Claude Ryan), a bicycle and $100 […]

A couple weeks ago, I won this book from Book R Us.  I really have enjoyed going through this book, and I decided to plan my meals from this cookbook this week.  However, before I do this, let me review last week’s meals. The Turkey Ceasar Sandwich was fantastic!  Next time, we are going to use garlic bread that has […]

Well, this was a day that changed this woman’s life forever–Barbara Morgan.  I was alive, and I remember.  President Ronald Reagan announced that NASA would be putting a teacher in space.  Immediately, Idaho teacher, Barbara Morgan, knew she had to apply.  She said that she was always trying to find ways to bring the real world into her classroom.  Little […]

As the years have gone on, I have become much more inventive cook.  I have been cooking since I was in first or second grade, and I have always been one who followed the recipes to the letter.  And I also am a cook who rarely makes the same dish twice.  My ex-husband always complained about that!  He wanted simple […]

I know this is kind of late, but I think you’ll find it enjoyable.  And after all it is still August 26! Today is Toilet Paper day!  Aren’t you excited?  According to many sources, it was on this date back in 580 that the Chinese invented toilet paper.  Before that, what was used? Lace, leaves, corn husks, and much more. […]