Month: June 2016
Friday Cocktail
Cheers to this Friday’s cocktail, an Old Pal. Now this one’s interesting. In my trusty 1964 edition of Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender’s Guide, the recipe calls for Grenadine and doesn’t specify the type of whiskey. But nearly every other recipe I’ve seen cites Campari, rye whiskey, and dry vermouth as the key… Read More ›
Writing Challenge 55
“Folly? What is that—a masquerade?” “No, it’s architectural. One of those little sort of temple things, white, with columns.” —a snippet of conversation between Hercule Poirot and Ariadne Oliver from Agatha Christie’s Dead Man’s Folly Such a structure, as mentioned above, graces this month’s writing challenge. Such architectural spaces, designs, and structures serve as… Read More ›
By Its Cover: Hostile Witness
Photographic covers, especially stunning ones of familiar places, attract attention. There’s something about a photograph that makes one wonder more about what is seen. Here we have a nighttime view of Washington, D.C. The lone figure of a woman in the foreground looks toward familiar monuments of the city. The lit landmarks, the light reflected… Read More ›
Just One More Day
I suppose it’s presumptuous to post photos (and stories) about one’s pets and expect everyone will care as much as the pet’s owner and be moved by what they see or read. But pet lovers understand, and there is a catharsis in sharing. So here’s my tale. My little Pekingese Ming-Lee passed away on Wednesday,… Read More ›
Friday Cocktail
Try something a little daring this Friday and enjoy a Between the Sheets cocktail. This classic cocktail, a variation of the Sidecar, dates back to the 1930s. Credit for its creation is often given to famous bartender Harry MacElhone, who served it up at his eponymous Harry’s New York Bar in Paris. However, some stories… Read More ›
Second Book Launch
Today, I get to officially say, “I’m not a one book wonder!” It’s always been a life-long dream to be a published author, and now that becomes doubly true. Published through Soul Mate Publishing and now available as an ebook on Amazon.com, Death at Danforth House is set in Syracuse, New York, and is the… Read More ›
The Poisoned Martini 