Red River Girl: BOOK REVIEW

Red River Girl is a gripping account of the unsolved death of an Indigenous teenager, and the detective determined to find her killer, set against the backdrop of a troubled city. As soon as I picked up the blue and white paperback copy of Red River Girl and read the quote featured on the front cover, I knew this book would profoundly affect me. “Tina Fontaine brought international attention to the tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous...

New Year’s Ritual for 2024

My Focus for the New Year I like to perform a special little New Year's Ritual, and 2024 is going to be kind of a pivotal year for me, numerologically speaking. And I really dig numerology. ;) I have this little ritual I do most nights. And last night was no exception. There’s this digital tarot reading app installed on my Kindle Fire tablet, that I keep on my nightstand. And you might be thinking that an electronic app, like that, would be...

New Year’s Resolutions

What are you resolved to accomplish in 2024? Two years ago this coming New Year’s Eve, Jeff and I looked at one another and came to a firm decision: We were leaving our home state of Oregon and moving across the country to a completely unknown city in North East Texas. We further decided to sell everything we owned, besides what would fit in the back of our little Kia Soul hatchback, and hit the road. Fresh start. New adventure. The following...

Insure Me Shop – Protecting You, One Policy at a Time

Insure Me Shop provides comprehensive Individual and Group Health Insurance, Medicare, Life Insurance, Supplemental (Vision and Dental), and Financial Planning solutions to secure your future. Licensed in 31 States but residing in Texas, they offer agents committed to providing exceptional customer service throughout the process. Why Choose Insure Me Shop At Insure Me Shop, Jessica Harman and her team believe that everyone deserves access to...

Deck the Shelves

❄️ Bestselling authors unite for a festive treat! Claim your free teen books now. Hello, Book Lovers! The festive season brings with it the magic of stories, and this year, I've teamed up with an amazing group of bestselling authors to present a special treat just for you! Our "Deck the Shelves: Teen Book Giveaway" is here to sprinkle some literary joy. Discover enchanting teen tales, perfect for cozying up with a cup of hot cocoa....

Rump Roast Dilemma

Does anyone have suggestions for successfully baking a Rump Roast?? I normally choose Pot/Chuck Roast (it's what my mother always made), and it is pretty reliable for producing a tender, juicy, 'fall-off-the-bones' - even though there is no bone - result. But we decided to try a Rump Roast today...against my better judgment, lol! And after 3+ hours...it's still very dense and not tender. I'm of the opinion that this is a no-go, and I won't be...

CARD OF THE DAY – Saturday, Sept. 16th, 2023

The Magician KEYWORDS: personal power, intention, will, resourcefulness, manifestation, creativity, skill, concentration, brilliance, synchronicity, flexibility, convention, fresh start, selected destiny, success, learning, conscious awareness, action, transformation, origination, confident, intense, active. TODAY’S MESSAGE - You are magical! You can take a thought and transform it into something real. Today, set an intention and follow...

CARD OF THE DAY – Monday, Aug. 21st, 2023

The Hanging Man KEYWORDS: surrender, new perspective, waiting, sacrifice, release, humility, patience, biding time, renunciation, suspension, accepting destiny, mysticism, redemption, rethinking your identity TODAY’S MESSAGE - Try to look at things from a new perspective. You may feel frustrated that things aren’t moving as quickly as you’d like today. Be patient; stop trying to force things to happen. Take this time of waiting as an...

CARD OF THE DAY – Saturday, Aug. 12th, 2023

FIVE OF SWORDS KEYWORDS: defeat, loss, failure, anxiety, greed, shameless opportunist, discord, infamy, self-defeat, arguments, irritability, feeling attacked TODAY’S MESSAGE - Watch out for the need to win or be right today. Though “winning” may be gratifying at the moment, your ego-based stubbornness will get in your own way eventually. It’s OK to say, “Actually, you’re right,” or “I need your help.” It’s not a sign of...

CARD OF THE DAY – Friday, Aug. 11th, 2023

Eight Of Pentacles KEYWORDS: meaningful work, precision, commitment, stocking up, repetition, training, learning, selling something, economy, cunning, practical success, commissioned work, vanity TODAY’S MESSAGE - Today is a day to focus on your craft. Don’t be lazy. Don’t cut corners. What you are creating or doing is a reflection of who you are. Put in the work you know you are capable of. It is so worth it. This card portrays a young...