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What is it About Sports Movies?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Yeah, I got sucked into another one. And…I suppose I have to admit that it was because it starred Kellan Lutz and Ashley Greene (Emmet and Alice Cullen from the Twilight series). Okay, so it wasn’t the only reason. The … Continue reading →

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Eye of the Beholder

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Kristy K. James

Body shaming. A new catchphrase designed to bring attention to all sorts of issues – from obesity, extreme thinness caused by eating disorders, and everything in between. In part, it means that people shouldn’t judge others based on their appearance. … Continue reading →

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Proper Etiquette When You Have a Cold #3

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Kristy K. James

This post was originally published in January of 2012. I’ve ‘re-blogged’ it at least once, and find that it’s just as relevant today as it was when I wrote it. Especially since I’m fighting off the first cold I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Read Lots of Books?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Kristy K. James

Maybe it’s because I dislike my time being wasted with an endless stream of ads, but I love Netflix. Not only can I find the quirky movies I tend to love, but there are no commercials.  That makes it well … Continue reading →

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Happy Early Thanksgiving – and Updates

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Kristy K. James

This has been a strange, busy, and kind of month. It started off with me writing the final chapter in Fin’s book (third and final in the Casteloria series), then trying to edit it while meeting the yearly NaNo goal … Continue reading →

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Hard Choices

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Kristy K. James

You might recall last December that my family added two new members when we adopted Dagwood and Blondie. Adorable and energetic, I expected them to fit in with the rest of my zoo with no problem. But I was wrong. … Continue reading →

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Dear Readers…

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Kristy K. James

Dear Readers, Imagine this scenario … a young man spends two years earning his credentials as a chef at a top rated culinary school. Now imagine another young man who loves to cook but, for whatever reason, wasn’t accepted at … Continue reading →

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Deadlines and Dust Bunnies

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Kristy K. James

I’m not sure why the creators of National Novel Writing Month chose November for the big writing challenge that’s turned into a worldwide event. But they did. And authors who choose to participate, especially those who live in the United … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things, Week 4 (x2)

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Kristy K. James

We have already established the fact that I love fall. And one thing I especially enjoy during the cooler months is ice cream. Unfortunately, when the temperatures are soaring, rich desserts don’t always agree with my stomach. It’s probably why, … Continue reading →

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Great Books, Good Books, Bad Books

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Kristy K. James

When I really, really love a book, I don’t want to get to the last chapter. And I  want to avoid it so much, I’ll figure out ways to prolong having to read it. Maybe I’ll “need” to bake some … Continue reading →

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