Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day! On this day, I want to honor the women who have made such an impact on my life, namely, my mother and grandmother. They were strong-willed and independent. They always made me feel safe and protected. They encouraged and supported me, urging me to try so many different things and to go to college. I am the woman that I am because of who they were. I was blessed to have them in my life, and I miss them every single day.

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Philly Flower Show 2026

Happy birthday to me! One of the ways I celebrate is to go to the Philly Flower Show with my sister! We went yesterday, and we had a lovely time. They’ve expanded the show onto one entire floor, and there were many floral displays, although I miss the HUGE garden displays they used to have. I hope that they’ll maybe bring them back, but the show was definitely improved from the year before. They also had all the vendors on the second floor, which was new. We did some fun shopping before hitting the Reading Terminal Market to get some sticky buns and Bassett’s ice cream! I hope you enjoy the photos!

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Most Relaxing Part of the Day

What’s your most relaxing part of the day? For me, it’s the early morning when I sit down to write. I’m all by myself in my little office, my tasty coffee at my side, a blanket tossed over my legs while I work on my laptop. I usually write with the television on, something that most people can’t believe. But remember, I did most of my writing on the train ride to my job, so I’m used to having noise and commotion around me when I write. Still, it’s my most relaxing part of the day because once I’m done, it’s time to do other things, like babysitting, household chores, going to the gym, and more. So, what about you? P.S. If you want to relax into a story about the Jersey Shore and female friendships, you might like ONE SUMMER NIGHT. It’s the first book in the At the Shore series, which features three friends on the Jersey Shore and how they deal with the loves in their lives. ONE SUMMER NIGHT is specially priced at 99 cents. Get your copy today at https://a.mzn.to/462mSqz.

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Happy National Cheez Doodle Day!

Happy National Cheez Doodle Day! Happy day to my favorite snack besides real cheese! How much do I love them? Picture Johnny Depp in Secret Window, waking up, plopping on the couch, and eating the Cheez Doodles strewn on a coffee table while working on his laptop. That would be me if left to my own devices! LOL! P.S. If you love books written by Cheez Doodle-loving authors, the first three books in the SOUTH BEACH SECURITY series are FREE on Kindle Unlimited—but only for a short time! Dive into the Gonzalez family’s world of danger, justice, and heart as they fight for those the system has failed. Don’t miss this binge-worthy romantic suspense series! Grab your copy at https://amzn.to/46HSaDw.

Do You Love Dramas or Sitcoms?

Hubby and I are television junkies. We watch everything from cooking shows to dramas to sitcoms. At night, we’ll watch TV for a few hours together, and after, I’ll watch murder and mayhem for another hour! We normally alternate between dramas and sitcoms, so I can’t say I have a favorite. What about you? Do you prefer dramas or sitcoms? P.S. If you want to chase away the winter chill with a little heat, grab your copies of my Marauders baseball team romances at https://amzn.to/4snCM7G. They’re FREE on Kindle Unlimited or specially priced at 99 cents for those not in KU.

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss, and Happy Read Across America Day! I grew up on Dr. Seuss and can honestly say he was a major reason why I fell in love with reading. I vividly remember waiting at the corner for the bookmobile during the summer to grab a new Dr. Seuss book. My favorites were the 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins and To Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street, which has sadly been cancelled. We celebrate Dr. Seuss today with Happy Read Across America Day in his honor! I’ve already bought my little one his first Dr. Seuss ABC book, and he loves looking at it. We also have my daughter’s copies that I hope to read to him soon! If you’d like to grab some Dr. Seuss books for your little ones, please visit https://amzn.to/4b7MMem. P.S. On the other hand, if you’re a grown-up and would like to read something with a little heat, grab your copies of my Marauders baseball team romances at https://amzn.to/4snCM7G. They’re FREE on Kindle Unlimited or specially priced at 99 cents for those not in KU.

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National Pancake Day

Happy National Pancake Day! I confess that when I go to my Sunday brunch with a dear friend, I rarely get pancakes. I’m usually an egg kind of girl, but my precious grandbaby loves the blueberry pancakes I make for him. Of course, it could be the butter and maple syrup on them, but still, it gets him to eat! What about you? Do you love pancakes, and if so, what kind? Plain? Blueberry? Whole grain? I’d love to know! Have a great Saturday. I’m off to do some writing and a dreaded top-to-bottom clean of the kitchen.

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