Americana! I’ve been a fan of The Kinks for decades. The music that made me dance and sing when I was a kid, and still makes me dance and sing. Ray Davies and the other members of The Kinks have talent that spans a variety of genres. Their story goes way beyond the music and […]
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Coconut Oil Diet
Hooray for the amazing coconut! We can use shredded coconut in dessert recipes, drink coconut water, cook with coconut oil and much more! I know that coconut has many healthy benefits, but now that I have The Complete Idiot’s Guide to The Coconut Oil Diet I know a whole lot more. The book is organized […]
Touch the Spirit: Connecting to the Inner World of Dementia
Dementia is a scary word. This condition can take on many forms and can be very difficult for the person who has it and those who love and care for them. Earlier this year, I sat with my mother as her doctor told her she had dementia and Alzheimer’s. The diagnosis was long overdue and […]
Melissa’s 50 Best Plants on The Planet
Melissa’s 50 Best Plants On The Planet The Most Nutrient Dense Fruits and Vegetables in 150 Delicious Recipes by Cathy Thomas Photographs by Angie Cao isbn 978-1-4521-0284-9 Pub. date December 2012 Description: “We know that most people aren’t hitting their fruit and veggie targets a day, maybe because we’re told all the time to eat […]
Nathan Turner’s American Style
Nathan Turner’s American Style Classic Design and Effortless Entertaining by Nathan Turner isbn 978-1419704390 Pub. date 9/25/12 Synopsis:“With large open areas for relaxed entertaining and rooms where the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces are blurred, Nathan Turner’s interiors epitomize the easy and casual yet hip and chic style of West Coast living. Now Nathan Turner’s American […]
The Secret History of Rock ‘n’ Roll
The Secret History of Rock ‘n Roll The Mysterious Roots of Modern Music by Christopher Knowles isbn 978-1-57344-405-7 Pub. date 10/5/10 Description: Sex. Drugs. Loud music. Wild costumes. Dazzling light shows. These sights and sounds all describe a great rock concert or a hot dance club; but they were also part and parcel of the […]