I adored Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️). I frequently recommend it for anyone who loves a good thriller. The Dilemma, though just fell totally flat for me. No upcoming spoilers if you decide you still want to read it after my lackluster review, I promise. The Dilemma is about this mom who is… Continue reading The Dilemma
Month: June 2023
In A Different Key: The Story of Autism
I rarely read nonfiction. When I do, it’s typically a biography or memoir. So why did In A Different Key: The Story of Autism stand out to me? One reason is I’m a school psychologist so I frequently work with kids that have Autism. Another reason is more than half of my best friends have… Continue reading In A Different Key: The Story of Autism
Cold, Cold Heart
Synopsis of Cold Cold Heart: Dana Nolan is abducted by a serial killer and lives to tell about it. After returning home, battered and brain injured, she becomes obsessed with the mystery of her best friend’s disappearance. Is their a connection between their stories? Cold Cold Heart switches narratives between Dana’s story and John, Casey’s… Continue reading Cold, Cold Heart
Poca Terra Winery
I discovered last summer that there was another winery, less than 15 minutes from my house. I say another because Purple Toad Winery is also 15 minutes from my house. https://purpletoadwinery.com/ I was a wine virgin (unless Boone’s Hill counts as wine) when I started drinking their wines. Purple Toad wines are more syrupy sweet… Continue reading Poca Terra Winery
The Kite Runner
This was my second book by Khalid Hosseini. I rated it Four Stars. Although I enjoyed it and definitely recommend everyone reads it, I preferred A Thousand Splendid Suns. I thought this one started off strong but faded some in the middle. A Thousand Splendid Suns was excellent cover to cover, and I rated it… Continue reading The Kite Runner
Tony’s On Main Street
This was my 2nd time visiting St. Charles but my first time eating at Tony’s on Main Street. This restaurant was the #1 rated restaurant and I can see why!! https://www.tonysonmain.com/gallery Service and Atmosphere at Tony’s On Main Street The service and food were both fantastic. The inside of Tony’s on Main Street is more… Continue reading Tony’s On Main Street
No Room Number Assigned?!?
Hollywood Casino Tyler Childers I was so excited to share my love of St. Charles and the Hollywood Casino concert venue with friends. We would all agree; if you are a Tyler Childers fan and get the opportunity to see him live, do it!!! We booked hotel rooms for after the concert months before. I… Continue reading No Room Number Assigned?!?
St. Charles
How I Discovered St. Charles My son plays club soccer and has played in the St. Louis league (SLYSA) for years. Due to this we have made several trips to the St. Charles area. I drive a Tesla and the Streets of St. Charles (the newer shops and restaurant area) has a parking garage with… Continue reading St. Charles
Welcome!!!
I have been sharing my travels, food pics and book recommendations with my Facebook friends for years. After the urging of several friends to start a blog with the same content, here I am.
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