From the monthly archives:

September 2007

This Just In

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Wonder Julia does it again! Guiding Light: Jonathan’s Story is a HUGE bestseller! #56 on USAToday’s Bestseller List # 4 on Border’s Fiction List # 1 Border’s Hardcover Romance # 10 on Barnes & Noble Fiction List and… Drumroll please… # 7 on the New York Times Hardcover List Woo-hoo! She went off to celebrate [...]

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Are You a Celebrity Looking for Somewhere to Get Rid of a Wife or Girlfriend?

by Kathleen Givens
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Or are you a celebrity who wants to behave badly, drive irresponsibly and endanger the rest of the driving world, even get away with murder?  Have I got a place for you!  Yes, Los Angeles has now become the official Get Away with Murder and Mayhem capital of the world.  Do you have a wife [...]

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When in Porto . . .

by Kathleen Givens
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Porto is famous for its port wine, which we tried and to our surprise, liked!  I’d always associated port with English gentlemen, but had a chance one night, when we visited the Ferreria cellars in Porto, to learn much more.  The next night we tried a local specialty, the francesinha.  A slice of bread, topped [...]

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Where Am I Today?

by Kathleen Givens
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His Majesty’s travel schedule this year has been incredible.  I know it sounds like we’re globe trotters, and I suppose this year we are, but it’s work, my dears, at least on HRH’s part.  Really.  Last week’s trip to Portugal was typical of his shedule: fly out on Saturday, arrive late afternoon/evening on Sunday, go [...]

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Are you ready?

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Fall is here, and so is the list of the top must-haves for the season. Nothing like such lists to remind me how behind the times I am. I just got used to the return of the empire waist and now I have to go shop for some corset belts. #1 Black & Blue. Think [...]

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Knock, Knock

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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No, you don’t have to ask “who’s there?” I’m not telling a joke. I’m talking about the fear and paranoia that strikes when someone unexpectedly knocks on my door. This should give you a good insight to my everyday housekeeping practices. Not so great. I would rather check my email, blog, and do some writing [...]

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Guest Blogging and Appearances

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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Tomorrow (Monday September 24), I’ll be appearing on Mt. Olympus as a guest blogger at http://www.thegoddessblogs.com/. Pop in and chat with resident goddesses Karen Hawkins, Karen Rose, Rachel Gibson, Sabrina Jeffries, Suzanne Enoch, Nicole Jordan, Claudia Dain, and me, Sherri Erwin. The topic of the day is Girl Crushes: The Women You Admire, and Why. [...]

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Not Quite County Cork…

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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But Kathleen is in a country that is a top producer of cork. Cork actually comes from the bark of cork trees that is stripped once or twice a year, dried out, and sold for things like bottle stoppers, bulletin boards, and flooring. Interesting, no? 

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Wherever She Is…

by Sherri Browning Erwin
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She’s having cake! Happy Birthday, Kath! Wish we were there! And no doubt she’s raising a glass of something that is often paired with sharp cheddar cheese or chocolate. One question, Kath: do you prefer ruby or tawny?

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