Nov 13, 2023

Secrets to A Good Night's Sleep

 He continued to eat, mildly amused by the annoyance in her voice. "Let me think about it. Why couldn't you sleep?"

"How do I know? The doctor's got some sort of holistic tea he wants me to try."

"Sex is a good is a good sedative."

"Maybe. Especially, for instance, if your partner's on the inadequate side. You can catch a quick nap during the act."

"I can promise you won't sleep through it."

She only smiled, and ate her salad.


ANGELS FALL



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When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, most of us ignore a good night's sleep. Our prime focus is usually healthy food, exercise, and appropriate water intake. Experts say that sleep is the time when our body organizes all of its functions for a healthier you. So, fix your sleep to be healthy.


MSN




Oct 20, 2023

It's soup weather - let's make soup

 


“I'm going to put together some Italian wedding soup for Joanie.”

Angels Fall


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Italian Wedding Soup

 

Tender meatballs, veggies, and pasta in a rich and flavorful broth, Italian wedding soup is a meal unto itself.



Once Upon a Chef


Jul 6, 2023

Women Over 40 Discovered New Passions and Hobbies

 

She'd taken on the role to prove herself—to her family, to David and even to herself. She'd spent a week assisting with tours, being trained—delicately, she thought now. Staff members treated family members with kid gloves.

It had jarred her to realize just how little she knew about the winery, about the vineyards, about the process and about the public areas and retail venue. It would take more than a week and some subtle education to learn how to handle any of those areas on her own. But by God, she could handle a group at a wine tasting.

And was determined to prove it.

She was going to learn how to handle a great many things, including her own life.


The Villa




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We're not sure about old dogs and new tricks, but for humans of a certain age, the science is clear: Being an absolute beginner is an absolutely great way to stay sharp and strong. Learn from eight women who mastered new skills in their 40s and beyond, and warm up for your next act.


MARTHA STEWART



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Struggling to crochet—her newest hobby—Sylvia sat on the porch with a pitcher of fresh lemonade and butter cookies while Fiona listened to the client repeat the gist of their phone consult.


The Search


Nov 2, 2022

Your Dog Knows When You're Stressed

 


“Oh, for God’s sake. What does he want now?”

Her tone had Bert growling low in his throat. “Pillow.” Her code word for stand down had the dog relaxing again but watching her for any distress.


The Witness



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A recent study found that dogs can determine when humans are stressed by smelling their sweat and breath.


Martha Stewart



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She gave him a little shove.

He gave her a little nudge.

And behind him the dog growled low in his throat.

“Stop!” Fiona ordered sharply, and the dog froze. “Newman, friend. Friend. He thought you were hurting me. No, don’t back off. Simon,” she said to the dogs. “We’re playing. Simon’s a friend. Put your arms around me.”


The Search



Oct 7, 2022

Start reading Nora πŸ“–

 



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If you haven’t read one of Nora’s books before, you might be too overwhelmed by choice to know which one to pick up. So to celebrate her birthday on October 10, we’ve made your life a little easier: Here are seven books that are great entrance points into Nora Roberts’s canon.




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I will be re-reading, this weekend, my favoutite from all:





Oct 4, 2022

Breathtaking hues as fall officially moves in πŸ‚

 

The burst of colors were a last swirling fling before the trees went into the final cycle. 

It was an order Kirby accepted—birth, growth, decay, rebirth.

 

The Art of Deception


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The damp air, fat as a soaked sponge, the flickers of light filtering through the trees, the swirl of the oncoming autumn made it all a fine day, in Connor’s opinion, 

to tromp around the wood following the hawks.

 

Shadow Spell