As I stare out my window, transfixed by the bejeweled leaves tumbling to the ground, I can't help but wonder where October went. Of course, the fall décor slowly being pushed to the clearance racks at stores, as Christmas decorations infiltrate every aisle and endcap doesn't help.
Study Guide for Murder is book two in the Master Class mystery series by Lori Robbins and reads easily as a standalone for those new to the series.
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by Sarah Peterson-Camacho
What began as a joke by a San Francisco pundit in 1906—the earliest Joaquin Murrieta ghost reference I could find in the California press—would become a headless paranormal powerhouse by mid-century.
First appearing as a put-upon spirit placating the weepy wraith of Scottish pirate Captain Kidd in A.J. Waterhouse’s “Occidental Accidentals” humor column in The San Francisco Call and Post, the ghost of Joaquin Murrieta retained his head—but not his sense of humor—in Why Kidd’s Ghost Wept.
As concerns about climate change intensify, understanding our personal and organizational carbon footprints has never been more crucial. A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product. By calculating this footprint, we can identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions to reduce our impact on the environment.
I watch them, the young Americans with trendy $200 haircuts and designer clothes straight from the front pages of Vogue. I listen to their carefree laughter and idle chatter regularly punctuated with a giggle or an OMG! They haven’t a care in the world. Their charmed lives lie ahead of them. Dinner and dancing with handsome men who drive fancy sports cars. Trips to Europe and exotic islands. They take it all for granted. Like their lives are unfolding in a script of their own making.
About ten years ago I learned that, during World War Two, Julia Child had served in America’s first espionage agency, the Office of Strategic Services—OSS—on the front lines of Asia. India...Ceylon...China.
Many homeowners in Sacramento are eager to elevate their living spaces, but the cost of luxury renovations can feel overwhelming. If you're among those looking to make your home feel more luxurious without the hefty price tag, you're in the right place.
When you think about home improvements, comfort and energy savings often go hand in hand. Sure, making
your house look better is great, but it’s even better when you can stay cozy while cutting down on rising energy bills. Pittsburgh, with its icy winters and sticky summers, puts homes to the test when it comes to heating and cooling.
Moving locally might seem like a simple task compared to long-distance relocations, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you're moving a few blocks away or to a neighboring city, local moves require careful planning, budgeting, and organization.
