April 11, 2025

Friday I found a few of my old Wattpad chapter images from the first iteration of Olivia Lively, Book 1 back when the title was Disguised. Looking for this was for a reason. While writing my “between the books” short story (novelette?) Strawberry Moon Mystery, I remembered this big red designer bag from the original… Continue reading April 11, 2025

April 9, 2025

Wednesday Last weekend, C and I discovered a pretty, oceanfront cafe called TuRĂ© Cafe in Hagathna. From the road, it looks pretty basic (like so many storefronts on this island). But as you are led through the small interior dining area to the expansive outdoor covered patio, the light turquoise waters of the bay open… Continue reading April 9, 2025

April 3, 2025

Thursday Potential New Website Ahead! Just a quick journal entry. I am exploring a new option for my website. It will not have all the bells and whistles…not even a place for blogging. However, the simplicity and low-techiness of it appeals to me, and I can point my domain to it. The cool thing about… Continue reading April 3, 2025

April 1, 2025

Tuesday I’ve spent the morning (and yesterday and last night) fussing about my website. Last month, after a scheduled update, my site crashed. Three hours on the phone with GoDaddy later, they told me I needed to pay extra for a WordPress expert. No thanks. Then, somehow, the site was back up. But I have… Continue reading April 1, 2025

March 29, 2025

Saturday Once upon a time, I used to watch a soap opera called Another World. I was just a kid, but the character of Felicia Gallant caught my imagination. Played by the elegant Linda Dano, Felicia was a big-time romance novelist. The character was based on real-life writer Jacqueline Susann (Valley of the Dolls). Felicia… Continue reading March 29, 2025

January 24, 2025

Photos by Shelley

Friday We discovered another really good lunch place. Mosa’s Joint. It has a bar and indoor and outdoor seating, a huge menu, very fresh food, lovely salads and sandwiches, and even a meatloaf special. C had the chicken sandwich special. I had a Mahi-Mahi burritos. Both of us had side salads, plus I indulged in… Continue reading January 24, 2025