Tag Archives: travel

Fabulous Cruise to the Greek Isles on Holland America!

Posted on June 1, 2019 by jjspina

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I was taking some time off from blogging, writing, etc. Well, my husband and I just came back from a fabulous cruise on Holland America to the Greek Isles! Wow, what a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Taking a Break from Writing – Umm Maybe a Little one!

Posted on May 11, 2019 by jjspina

It’s that time of the year when I take a breather from writing and publishing to rest, relax and unwind with my husband somewhere in the world other than at my laptop. Sigh! Can I do it? Can I not … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Darlene Foster!

Posted on August 12, 2018 by jjspina

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR DARLENE FOSTER! Darlene Foster Please help me welcome author Darlene Foster to Jemsbooks Blog Segment of Interview an Author.  It’s lovely to have you here Darlene. Please step up on the soap box. Please tell us something … Continue reading →

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There is No Place Like Home!

Posted on June 22, 2018 by jjspina

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME! Now that we are back home it has been an adjustment due to the time changes, food, environment, elevation, etc. We are still trying to get into a regular schedule of sleeping and eating. … Continue reading →

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More Views of Beautiful Madeira and Lisbon Portugal!

Posted on June 20, 2018 by jjspina

MORE VIEWS OF BEAUTIFUL MADEIRA AND LISBON PORTUGAL! If you are just tuning in, this is the second post about my trip to Madeira and Lisbon, Portugal. Go here to read the first post. A special thank you to the staff … Continue reading →

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Going Offline for a Little While!

Posted on June 8, 2018 by jjspina

Hi everyone! If you don’t hear from me for a little while it is because I will be taking some time off soon for rest, relaxation and to get away from social media and all that goes with it. I … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Trip to Sicily!

Posted on June 22, 2017 by jjspina

Beautiful Sicily! Buon Giorno! Buon Sera! Buona Notte! Well, I am finally home and back to blogging, email, writing and all the rest of the stuff that I do daily. I enjoyed the time away and the welcome break to … Continue reading →

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A Memorable Trip to Italy!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by jjspina

I want to share with you some of my wonderful memories of beautiful Italy. My husband and I have been planning and saving for years to go and something always came up to prevent us from going. Well, this year … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Five Stars for Laurence Bradbury’s book, Fatal Flaw

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jjspina

I delayed posting this blog until I could finish reading an extroardinary new book, Fatal Flaw, by a very talented writer, Laurence Bradbury. Laurence is from the UK and has written two books.  I was fortunate enough to read excepts from … Continue reading →

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