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December 2008



Invasion of the Roundabouts

Wednesday, 31 December 2008 8:55 A GMT-06
   Over a year ago, I posted here about my dreadful experiences with a roundabout in my town. Since that time, I've discovered alternative routes, so that I can completely avoid the dreaded roundabout. (as well as the one or two ot
Category: LinnieGayl

Thinking About Resolutions

Tuesday, 30 December 2008 4:39 P GMT-06
   Last year I made two New Year’s resolutions and so far I've stuck with both of them. First, I promised myself that I’d exercise more and I have. Granted, I haven’t exercised as much as I should, but I do it regularl

Win Four Romance Novels!

Monday, 29 December 2008 10:20 P GMT-06
Happy New Year's week! We're back with another AAR After Hours trivia contest. This week, we have a grab bag of four romance novels to give away to one winner: Colleen Gleason's The Bleeding Dusk, Victoria Alexander's Seduction of a Proper Gentleman,

My New Favorite Things

Saturday, 27 December 2008 10:18 P GMT-06
I used to record Oprah's "My Favorite Things" episode each year, but somehow managed to miss it this year. I did read somewhere that this year, given the state of the economy, she focused on items that are more economical.I'm a crea
Category: LinnieGayl

Recovery Movie Marathon

Saturday, 27 December 2008 9:11 A GMT-06
Tomorrow morning, I'm getting my wisdom teeth out.  Though minor, this is considered surgery; I'm getting anesthetized, and will be unconscious/in pain and recovering for anywhere from 3 days to a week, depending on whether or not it goe

Trivia Contest Winner

Friday, 26 December 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Congratulations to ________!  Her name was drawn at random from all of the correct entries in this week's trivia contest.  Each wins a copy of Anna Campbell's Untouched plus two surprises, including a souvenir from England

Happy Christmas, Everyone

Wednesday, 24 December 2008 8:08 A GMT-06
It's been kind of tough this year as everybody knows.  And I think it goes beyond reduced retail sales.  I've gotten fewer Christmas cards this year and the truth is that didn't get around to sending Christmas cards either. 

Christmas Movie Traditions

Tuesday, 23 December 2008 5:15 P GMT-06
Tonight my husband and I will take part in a traditional Christmas ritual at our house - we'll watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.  While it's nothing religious or even intellectual, it's  something we enjoy an

Win 4 romance books!

Monday, 22 December 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Happy Christmas week!   Hi, it’s LeeB. again, with another AAR After Hours trivia contest.This week, we have a grab bag of four books to give away to one lucky winner:  Laura Lee Guhrke's "Secret Desires o

When Good TV Goes Bad

Sunday, 21 December 2008 8:07 A GMT-06
Recently in the midst of all the holiday stuff, I've been de-stressing when I have a few moments by rereading the Sookie series, starting with Dead Until Dark, the first in the series.  I'm currently on book three (and really anticipatin
Category: TV Sandy C.

Disney Movie Flashback

Saturday, 20 December 2008 9:16 A GMT-06
I recently have gotten onto a movie-watching kick.  I don't normally watch movies that often, but in the past two weeks or so, I've seen about six movies.  That's a pretty huge number for me. Normally when I have two hours to ki

Sabrina Jeffries Trivia Contest Winner

Friday, 19 December 2008 10:21 P GMT-06
Congratulations to Gail H.! Her name was drawn at random from all of the correct entries in this week's trivia contest. Gail H. wins autographed copies of Sabrina Jeffries' Let Sleeping Rogues Lie and The Pirate Lord. She correctly answered this we

Brilliant TV Finales

Thursday, 18 December 2008 10:21 P GMT-06
Sunday night I watched the finale, and reunion show, for Survivor Gabon. Without a doubt, the jury members - Corinne and Randy in particular - were some of the nastiest Survivors yet. In fact, they were so unpleasant, and held such a grudge against t
Category: TV LinnieGayl

Adventures and failures in cookie baking

Wednesday, 17 December 2008 2:22 P GMT-06
Now, I'm a pretty good cook.  I'm no gourmet chef, but my friends are always happy when I cook for them, and my roommate once called me a "goddess" for a dinner I made (which, in my opinion, is probably the best compliment ever
Category: Jane Granville

The Big Bang Theory

Tuesday, 16 December 2008 2:23 P GMT-06
I’ve got a new guilty pleasure, although it’s not really new or anything to feel guilty about - The Big Bang Theory on CBS. It began last Fall and I watched it sporadically, but this year has produced some stellar comedy, especially in th
Category: TV Heather Brooks

Weekly Trivia Contest -- Win Sabrina Jeffries Books

Monday, 15 December 2008 5:01 A GMT-06
Happy Monday! We're back with another AAR After Hours trivia contest.This week, one lucky reader will win autographed copies of two books by Sabrina Jeffries: Let Sleeping Rogues Lie and The Pirate Lord.     &nb

Blogging Freestyle

Sunday, 14 December 2008 10:26 A GMT-06
Mad Men won multiple Golden Globe nominations this week, including Best Drama Series and Best Performance in a Leading Role noms for both Jon Hamm and January Jones.  But, believe it or not, the future of the show is still up in the air since ne

Kitty Tantrums

Saturday, 13 December 2008 6:58 A GMT-06
Recently, my sweet cat Princess and I have been engaged in a battle of wills. Sadly, I think she's winning. Now I wish I could claim my Princess is as talented as Sandy's Rufus, but that's just not the case. While she loves to play with t
Category: LinnieGayl

Don't Say I Don't Do Anything For You...

Friday, 12 December 2008 8:12 A GMT-06
   Goofing off on YouTube really pays off sometimes.And he likes being naked.  I like it, too. 
Category: TV Sandy C.

Trivia Contest Winner

Friday, 12 December 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Congratulations to _______, ___________ and _______!  Their names were drawn at random from all of the correct entries in this week's trivia contest.  She wins a copy of Stef Ann Holm's All That Matters plus surprises, inc

Thanksgiving in England: LinnieGayl and Lee Go to England - Part One

Thursday, 11 December 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
Intro:  LinnieGayl and Lee earlier this year planned a trip to meet and hang out in London for Thanksgiving week.  Here is our report:     Lee:  When most Americans were thinking of the short work week that is Thank

Bitten by Twilight

Wednesday, 10 December 2008 6:33 P GMT-06
    I've finally been bitten by Twilight. I don't know why I've resisted this series for so long, but I have, even after all the hype of Breaking Dawn's release. I'm not a fan of vampire stories, which probably is t

Guilty of Felony Hair Crimes!

Wednesday, 10 December 2008 9:35 A GMT-06

Kissing you senseless

Tuesday, 9 December 2008 3:17 P GMT-06
BEIJING (Reuters) - A young woman in southern China has partially lost her hearing after her boyfriend ruptured her eardrum during an excessively passionate kiss, local media reported Monday. The 20-something girl from Zhuhai, in southern Guang

Win one of three copies of Anna Campbell's "Untouched"

Monday, 8 December 2008 12:00 A GMT-06
 Hello, it’s LeeB. again, with another AAR After Hours trivia contest.This week, we are happy to give away three autographed copies of Anna Campbell's Untouched.To have a chance to win one of three copies of Ms.&nbs