Monthly Archives: August 2023

Adorable Spiny Puffer Burrfish – Raymond Burrfish!

Posted on August 31, 2023 by jjspina

I have been enjoying watching our new spiny puffer burrfish – Raymond Burrfish! He is quite entertaining! I think he knows me now and follows me around as I passed by his tank many times a day to say ‘hello.’ … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days Never Get Me Down!

Posted on August 30, 2023 by jjspina

I know the song title is not the same but this is how I feel. Rainy days never get me down! I think of all the projects I could complete and have any excuses not to do them, There isn’t … Continue reading →

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A Visit from a fellow author – Noelle A. Granger!

Posted on August 29, 2023 by jjspina

I was thrilled to meet my online author friend, Noelle A. Granger, recently when she was on vacation in the area. She and her husband, Gene, came to spend a little time with us and chat over homemade apple pie … Continue reading →

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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series is Featured on BMGN this week!

Posted on August 28, 2023 by jjspina

I am happy to share that my MG/PT series, Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Books 1-6 is being featured on BMGN the week of 8/28-9/1/23. Check on the link below to my page on BMGN. Thank you, BMGN for … Continue reading →

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Flowers, Flowers and more Flowers!

Posted on August 25, 2023 by jjspina

I love sharing my flowers on the deck and in and around our yard. The Rose of Sharon bushes are doing beautifully! They were late starting because of all the rain we had in June and July but now they … Continue reading →

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Gateskin Chronicles is being featured at BMGN!

Posted on August 24, 2023 by jjspina

Watch for Gateskin Chronicles Books 1 & 2 on BMGN this week! It’s time to LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN with The Legend of the Taken Ones Book 1 and The Unknown Territory Book 2! Go to BMGN and check out … Continue reading →

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A New Review of Hunting Mariah!

Posted on August 23, 2023 by jjspina

I was thrilled to see this new review of my first thriller novel, Hunting Mariah! Thank you Ron S.! Ron S 5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful thriller about a psycho killer Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023 … Continue reading →

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New Additions to the Fish Tank and Visitors to our Yard!

Posted on August 22, 2023 by jjspina

We have had a lot of problems with red algae once again so we added two Goby fish that are bottom feeders and good at cleaning up the tank. Here are several photos of them getting acclimated to their new … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Rudy Lopes!

Posted on August 21, 2023 by jjspina

I am here today with author Rudy Lopes who contacted me recently about appearing in an interview on my blog. Here he is. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Rudy. Welcome! The floor is yours! Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1639844384/ Website: rudylopes.com Social media links:https://www.instagram.com/rudylopesauthor/https://www.facebook.com/RudyLopesAuthorhttps://twitter.com/RudyLopes5https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/36808756.Rudy_Lopeshttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Rudy-Lopes/author/B0C55NGY4Y … Continue reading →

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Hummingbirds are leaving soon!

Posted on August 17, 2023 by jjspina

It’s so sad to say that the beautiful and incredible hummingbirds that we see each day lately are getting ready to leave on their long trek south. They are seen often tanking up at all of our feeders. I have … Continue reading →

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