Reviews
How Churchill Saved Civilization
How Churchill Saved Civilization by John Harte “The Epic Story of 13 Years That Almost Destroyed The Civilized World” It has been over 78 years since World War II ended. This book is a good read; How Churchill Saved Civilization gives an account of Winston Churchill...
What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World’s Most Enigmatic Birds by Jennifer Ackerman
Owls have been symbols of wisdom, knowledge, and insight for centuries. The nature and habits of owls, as well as various cultural and historical views are topics tackled in this informative non-fiction book. It has been difficult to study and research owls, as owls...
Branch Pizza in Sunbury, OH
We took a spur of the moment weeknight shopping trip to Tanger Outlets in Sunbury, Ohio and we were hungry for pizza on the way home. After a quick online search for a pizza restaurant, Branch Pizza nearby on the Sunbury downtown courthouse square had a high rating...
Holiday Open House at Finders Keepers Village
Last Saturday, we enjoyed our visit to the Holiday Open House at Finders Keepers Village in Heath, Ohio. This is an annual event, which takes place from 10am to 6pm. Upon first arrival, we were greeted by friendly ladies offering refreshments and the opportunity to...
“Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life” by Arnold Schwarzenegger
I’ll be back! No, this blog is not only about the movies with the cybernetic organism assassin sent back in time from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor. But it is a book about an Austrian bodybuilder, actor, and governor who started with a drive and a passion to come...
Silver Nitrate By Silvia Moreno-Garcia
If you like horror movies, history, mystery, and relatable characters, try reading Silver Nitrate. It is a dark suspense novel, which blends Mexican horror movies, additional horror movie references, and Nazi occultism in with a bit of romance. The main character,...
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
I have read all but one title of Riley Sager’s books and The Only One Left is my favorite up to this point! The Only One Left is a Gothic suspenseful mystery full of twists and turns. Sager’s writing hooked me from the beginning of the book and I did not want to stop...
Let’s Go to Tlaquepaque Restaurant
If you like authentic Mexican food as much as we do, we highly recommend you visit the Mexican restaurant Tlaquepaque in Heath, Ohio. The welcoming staff always greet us with a smile. Free WARM nachos that they actually make every day at the restaurant and salsa...
Our Morning Visit to Simply Sweet Bakery and Coffee Shop
We started our day off on the right foot by visiting Simply Sweet Bakery and Coffee Shop located on West Church St. in Newark, Ohio tucked in a cozy corner between Jim’s Transmission and The Loft Salon & Day Spa.We enjoyed talking with Josey, the owner of Simply...
Bruce Dickinson What Does This Button Do?
"I was spotty, wore an anorak, had biro-engraved flared blue jeans with purple and Sabbath written on the thighs, and rode an ear-splittingly uncool moped. Oh yes, and I wanted to be a drummer..." Bruce DickinsonI decided to purchase and read Bruce Dickinson's...
Dreaming Wakes the Fool: Book 1 by Jan Bear
With imagery that packs a punch and at times poetic style, this story reads like one is watching a movie! Excellent writing and an authentic story move the reader along on an adventure along with the main character, Echo. If you like fantasy, parallel worlds, and...
Journals & Cups
It was a beautiful day, as we ventured to the Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala, Ohio. We visited various vendors at their “The Memorial Crafters’ Event”: there were over 80 vendors and food trucks! We want to focus on two of our favorite stops: the first we encountered...