Author: CMash

An avid reader for many years. Married for 31 years with 2 fantastic adult sons who I am so very proud of with great gfs. Am disabled. Found this wonderful community of book blogging in approximately December 2009 and have loved every minute of it. Am now a reviewer for authors, publishers, publicists, etc. And am also a partner in a Virtual PR tour company, Partners In Crime Tours for authors of novels of mystery, suspense and crime (www.Partnersincrimetours.net)

Talk & Thoughts

It is still snowing here in New England…some areas with over a foot of snow and drifts even higher. I am not a snow person but today I don’t even care….my very considerate and loving hubby received a call last night that my laptop was ready and knowing the forecast for today, he went to pick it up around 10pm. Will be spending quality time today with “Lily Laptop”…named after one of my favorite flowers the Stargazer Lily. It is going to take me time to get all my settings back. And seeing that I am not computer savvy, Lily and I will be spending a lot of time over the next couple of days. Have a great Sunday and be careful on the roads for those who are getting their shopping done.

Talk & Thoughts

OK…patience is definitely wearing thin….it is noon and no call from the “Geek Squad”. I am publicly apologizing to my laptop for the names I called it when it would freeze or kick me off. LOL Please come home. I am crossing my fingers that maybe there is some hope that I will get the call before the “blizzard” predicted starts. Until then…I will be “Relaxing and Reading” in between laundry. And for those who are also in the path of this blizzard and/or on the road finishing Christmas shopping….PLEASE be careful.
Relax and Read Weekend

Talk & Thoughts

OK…patience is definitely wearing thin….it is noon and no call from the “Geek Squad”. I am publicly apologizing to my laptop for the names I called it when it would freeze or kick me off. LOL Please come home. I am crossing my fingers that maybe there is some hope that I will get the call before the “blizzard” predicted starts. Until then…I will be “Relaxing and Reading” in between laundry. And for those who are also in the path of this blizzard and/or on the road finishing Christmas shopping….PLEASE be careful.
Relax and Read Weekend

Talk & Thoughts

OK….I think that I have been more than patient with leaving my laptop with the “Geek Squad” last weekend and have been told that it will be ready later tonight or tomorrow, I realize I am having separation anxiety with my computer. Knowing now how important it is to me, how did we live pre internet time, that I should name my bff. So I am open to suggestions from my blogger friends what I should call/name it when I finally have it back. Here in New England, we are under a blizzard watch for this weekend (weather like what is predicted increases the pain in my back) and since my shopping is done, I plan on the usual….Relax and Read. But I also plan on spending quality time with my friend…my laptop. Tweaking my site or maybe even finding a new template for the new year. Am hoping that everyone has a great weekend…try to relax and read lol…yea…right…the weekend before Christmas and if you get a chance, help me name my laptop for it’s homecoming.
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Talk & Thoughts

OK….I think that I have been more than patient with leaving my laptop with the “Geek Squad” last weekend and have been told that it will be ready later tonight or tomorrow, I realize I am having separation anxiety with my computer. Knowing now how important it is to me, how did we live pre internet time, that I should name my bff. So I am open to suggestions from my blogger friends what I should call/name it when I finally have it back. Here in New England, we are under a blizzard watch for this weekend (weather like what is predicted increases the pain in my back) and since my shopping is done, I plan on the usual….Relax and Read. But I also plan on spending quality time with my friend…my laptop. Tweaking my site or maybe even finding a new template for the new year. Am hoping that everyone has a great weekend…try to relax and read lol…yea…right…the weekend before Christmas and if you get a chance, help me name my laptop for it’s homecoming.
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Aloha Friday hosted by An Island Life

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Directions:If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

Going to continue with a holiday theme.
Any favorite holiday ornament on tree?

We have collected a dated and different Hallmark collectible ornament for every year that we have been married. My 2 favorite ones are for the years of my 2 sons’ birth. As of this year we have 28. When my boys get married I plan to start their collection.

Aloha Friday hosted by An Island Life

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Directions:If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

Going to continue with a holiday theme.
Any favorite holiday ornament on tree?

We have collected a dated and different Hallmark collectible ornament for every year that we have been married. My 2 favorite ones are for the years of my 2 sons’ birth. As of this year we have 28. When my boys get married I plan to start their collection.

BOOK REVIEWS

Lost Souls by Lisa Jackson  Rating 3.5
EBook purchased by me
Kristi Bentz returns to her alma mater, All Saints, where 4 students have gone missing.  Police feel that they are runaways.  Kristi starts investigating what happens especially when she learns that the apartment she has rented was leased by Tara, one of the missing.  There is one connection…all were taking the same English courses at the college, which now Kristi is enrolled in.  She teams up with her ex bf because of his crime lab experience.  Then the girls are found dead and Kristi learns that there is a cult on campus.
My opinion:  At times it was a good read but when it came to the vampire plot I felt it was unrealistic.  It could be that I am just not interested in books of that nature.