Category: National Day

I confess that I’d never had cheesesteaks regularly before going to college, but now they’re one of our favorites, and we have some good cheesesteak places near us. However, our fav place is a hole-in-the-wall eatery called The Dog House in New Castle, DE. It’s a tiny place with just counter service, but my family has been going there for decades. At first it was for the foot-long hot dogs, but then we tried out their cheesesteaks and loved them. Of course, there are the Philly places that are also great. Pat’s, Geno’s, and my daughter’s favorite, Dallesandros! What about you? Do you love cheesesteaks? P.S. Even though it’s not typical baseball stadium food, why not grab a cheesesteak while you cheer on your favorite team? Of course, you can also eat one while you read the Marauders baseball romances, as well as several other of my books for FREE on Kindle Unlimited. Grab your copies of my KU books at https://amzn.to/4ukO4Lv.

Did you know that the Sloppy Joe sandwich originated sometime in the late 1800s in the Midwest? Do you love Sloppy Joes? The frugal meat dish was very popular, especially during the Great Depression, as it helped stretch the meat with tomato sauce and other ingredients. But how did it come to be known as the Sloppy Joe? Some say it was after a cook named Joe in Iowa who decided to add tomato sauce to a loose meat sandwich. Others say it’s named after the Sloppy Joe Bar in Key West, also famous for being where Ernest Hemingway hung out. Of course, there’s the Manwich sauce, which made the meal a real hit in American homes. I remember eating many a Sloppy Joe growing up. Cubans have their own version, picadillo, which is one of my favorite meals. But picadillo is served over rice. Nom nom. Two favorite foods together! P.S. Nothing to do with Sloppy Joes, although there may be some picadillo in one of the stories that’s FREE for you on Kindle Unlimited. Grab your copies of one of my KU books at https://amzn.to/4ukO4Lv.

Wishing everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s a big day for the Irish to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland. My family isn’t Irish, but we are Celtic. We come from the north of Spain, which is one of the Celtic nations. No reason not to celebrate anyway with a big plate of corned beef and cabbage. P.S. Whether you love vampires, shifters, romantic suspense, sports romance, or family sagas, there’s a book for you for FREE on Kindle Unlimited. Grab your copies of one of my KU books at https://amzn.to/4ukO4Lv.

Happy National Working Moms Day! I was a working mom, and I think that’s part of the reason I’m appreciating babysitting my little grandbaby! I’m getting to do things with him and see him grow in ways I wasn’t able to with my daughter. I don’t regret being a working mom because I was able to spend a great deal of time with my daughter and provide her with a good life. We have a fabulous relationship, and I hope to have the same relationship with my grandbaby. What about you? Are you or were you a working mom? How do you feel about that?
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Happy National Napping Day! Some of my most treasured memories are of naps with my daughter. We would snuggle together on the couch in our family room and close our eyes for an afternoon snooze. Now I’m making new nap memories with my grandbaby! As I did with his mom, we’ll zonk out on the couch together, and it fills my heart with joy! What about you? Do you love taking a nap? P.S. If you want to check out some of my other life-changing memories, grab a copy of THE FAMILY SHE NEVER MET. It’s my most personal book since it includes some of my family’s experiences after leaving Cuba. It’s FREE on Kindle Unlimited! Grab your copy of this and my other KU books at https://amzn.to/4ukO4Lv.

I love having more daylight at the end of the day, but I can’t say that I’m a fan of Daylight Saving Time. It just seems to mess up my body clock for a few days, and I always wonder what it would be like if we didn’t do all the time switching, especially in the fall. I never liked leaving the house in the dark and arriving in the dark when I worked in NYC. What about you? Do you like Daylight Saving Time? Yes or no? P.S. 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 copies today at https://amzn.to/46HSaDw.