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Christmas Mischief

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One of my favorite short stories… Christmas Mischief and A Night Owl Review Top Pick.  What could be worse than driving down a county road on a cold, snowy December afternoon and getting a flat tire... Being locked out of your car by your exuberant dog, acting like a fool trying to get back in when a tall dark handsome stranger stops and then the man doesn't ask for your phone number. And my favorite recipe for Gluehwein Gluehwein,  1 (750 milliliter) of an inexpensive bottle red wine -  3/4 cup water 3/4 cup sugar A package of mulling spices (3 ounces)* Cheesecloth Cinnamon Sticks In a saucepan, add water, sugar, and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Place mulling spices in a cheesecloth. Drop into the pan and simmer for 30 minutes or until thick and syrupy. Turn off the heat and pour in wine until steaming. Remove cheesecloth with spices. (Some people will also add 1/2 cup of Brandy) Pour hot water into mugs/cups to...

Good News...

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 I spotted Rudolph on my evening walk...and the difficulty of my morning hike has increased  

Good News...Bad News...

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Good News, I found my favorite beer in Eugene. Bad News , my manuscript was rejected . I received great feedback from the editor at The Wild Rose Press and she gave me the opportunity to resubmit...And I have beer.