It’s Christmas, which means it’s time to watch “Love Actually.”
The opening song, sung by Bill Nighy as the washed up rock star Billy Mack, puts a smile on my face every time.
It’s Christmas, which means it’s time to watch “Love Actually.”
The opening song, sung by Bill Nighy as the washed up rock star Billy Mack, puts a smile on my face every time.

“The road to hell is paved with adverbs.”
–Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
Stephen King’s On Writing is one of the best books I have read on the writing craft. It is a must-have for any new writer, offering sage advice by a master. Above, is one of my favourite quotes.

I love fall picnics, especially when they come at the end of a scenic hike.
I often bring loaves because they are easy to pack and taste great with my requisite thermos of coffee. This spiced pumpkin bread with maple vanilla icing sounds like a definite must-try.
For the recipe, visit Amber St. Peter at the Fettle Vegan
http://www.fettlevegan.com/recipes/spiced-pumpkin-bread-with-maple-vanilla-icing

I received my copy of Bishop O’Connell’s new novel, The Stolen, in the mail a few days ago and I have been trying to find a moment to start reading it ever since. This afternoon, I made the mistake of peeking at it while I was in the middle of making zucchini relish. The pot was on the stove bubbling away. Tired of staring out the window, waiting for the relish to thicken, I opened the novel. One chapter later, I was hooked and scrambling to rescue my relish from becoming the consistency of tar. The writing is good, the characters compelling. Suspense builds quickly. I look forward to seeing where this story goes.

Every once in a while, I stumble across a website that is different from anything I’ve seen before.
Vanessa Valencia’s blog is “dedicated to art, lifestyle, gardening, cooking, crafting and every single little magical thing in between.”
It is a truly magical site, well worth a few minutes of your time.
Here’s the link:
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