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Lasesana
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From my disorganized mind: cycling, book reviews, writing, cooking,
LATEST ARTICLES ( 205 )
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Ciclovía: Closing Major Roads on Sundays for Bicycle and Pedestrian Traffic
Every Sunday from 7 am to 2 pm, 121 kilometers of main streets and thoroughfares in Bogotá, Colombia–a city of almost 8 million people–are closed to vehicular... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2020 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Four Easy and Fun DIY Home Decor Projects
Being stuck at home can get tedious. Here are four great DIYs from our sister site, Real Estate Fiend to help you pass the time and beautify your space. Read more
Posted on 22 April 2020 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Road Bike Safety Tips & Pre-Riding Checklist
Courtesy of: RoadBikeHubCheck out more at http://www.arbiternews.com/2016/07/30/8-useful-tips-bikers-keep-mind-going/About the Author: Stephen YostHi, this is... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2016 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Arbiter News Digest
US NewsHow Trump Really Feels About Military VeteransWASHINGTON, May 31, 2016—Donald Trump says he is a champion of veterans. However, his record says otherwise. Read more
Posted on 31 May 2016 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Death & Science in Tennessee: Carved in Bone, Jefferson Bass
***Harper Collins, 20060060759828 (ISBN13: 9780060759827)Part of the Mysteries from Every State ChallengeI was excited about reading this book because I... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2015 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
7 Tips for Making a Room Look Bigger
By Jane BlanchardEven if you have a large home, you probably have at least one room that feels small. While you may not be able to gain square footage, you can... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2015 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
The View from Here – Books from Colombia
lasesana:I was recently interviewed by BookerTalk! Great experience! Originally posted on BookerTalk: Welcome to the world of books. In the last feature in... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2015 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Novelist Chris Orcutt Shares Insight With Writers
Chirs Orcutt, author of the Dakota Stevens Mystery Series, shares his insight on writing, inspiration, and selecting what to write about. Please check out his... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2015 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Novelist Chris Orcutt Shares Insight With Writers
Chirs Orcutt, author of the Dakota Stevens Mystery Series, shares his insight on writing, inspiration, and selecting what to write about. Please check out his... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2015 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Fruity Ice Cubes for Punch
These colorful ice cubes will cheer up any garden party and are a great addition to punch or flavored waters. You will need:2 mini cup cake tins1 can peaches1... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Top 10 Read in 2014
2014 was an interesting year in reading. According to my Goodreads reading challenge, I read 56 books. Many were read for the “Mysteries From Every State... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2015 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Swampy Alabama: The Flood, Michael McDowell
***Avon Books, 1983ISBN 0380814897 (ISBN13: 9780380814893)Part of the Mysteries from Every State ChallengeThe Flood is book number one in Michael McDowell’s... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2014 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
A Dirty Job, Christopher Moore
*****William Morrow Co., 2006ISBN 0060590270 (ISBN13: 9780060590277)A lighthearted book about death and dying.Charlie Asher lives with his pregnant wife over... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2014 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Timeless Chicago: The Shining Girls, Lauren Beukes
****1/2Mulholland Books, 2012ISBN 0316216852 (ISBN13: 9780316216852)Part of the Mysteries from Every State ChallengeUnexpected, thrilling, and well written,... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2014 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Glacial Montana: Bone Dust White, Karin Salvalaggio
** Minotaur Books, 2014 ISBN 1250046181 (ISBN13: 9781250046185)Part of the Mysteries from Every State Reading ChallengeKarin Salvalaggio’s mystery set in the... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2014 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Nothing is What It Seems in Massachusetts: Shutter Island, Dennis Lehane
*****Harper Torch, 2003ISBN 038073186X (ISBN13: 9780380731862)Part of the Mysteries from Every State challengeThis book is exactly what I love about mystery... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2014 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Vast Arizona: The Blessing Way, Tony Hillerman
***3/4Harper Torch, 1970ISBN 0061000019 (ISBN13: 9780061000010)Part of the Mysteries from Every State challengeThis was the first Tony Hillerman book I read, an... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2014 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
“Pretty” Rhode Island: The Sculptor, Gregory Funaro
**1/2Pinnacle, 2009ISBN 0786022124 (ISBN13: 9780786022120)Part of the Mysteries from Every State ChallengeThis is the kind of book where the idea was better tha... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2014 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Fear and Loathing in Colorado: The Shining, Stephen King
*****Hodder Stoughton, 1977ISBN 0450040186 (ISBN13: 9780450040184)Part of the Mysteries from Every State ChallengeI can’t believe it took me so long to read... Read more
Posted on 09 June 2014 CURRENT, SOCIETY -
Tedium and Cliché in Connecticut: Two Little Girls in Blue, Mary Higgins Clark
*Pocket Books, 2007ISBN 0743497295 (ISBN13: 9780743497299)Part of the Mysterious USA Mystery reading challenge This is probably a book I should have put down... Read more
Posted on 03 June 2014 CURRENT, SOCIETY