Category Archives: Books

Jalapeno Grande!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Julia Barrett

The best hill in town! I hike it every day. The locals call it Jalapeno Grande. I sometimes call it Hell Hill. I stopped to look at a golden eagle, but by the time hubby got my phone/camera back down … Continue reading →

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The Dad Life

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Julia Barrett

My husband loves this. Have a great weekend - I’ll be working on the ending of Incorporeal!

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Let’s work backwards and start with the ugly. I’m taking a page from Penelope’s book and deconstructing my connections. Over the past year, I’ve weaned myself away from blogger and review sites that thrive on negativity. The internet can be … Continue reading →

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Mignardise

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Mignardise is a wonderful French word for something small and tasty! Yum. I won an unexpected prize from Karen at Mignardise - what a wonderful site! I don’t just write, I cook and eat. Her foodie posts are such a … Continue reading →

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The Happening vs. The Walking Dead

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Julia Barrett

I miss The Walking Dead. Weird, huh? I know, zombies are not generally my thing, but man do I love a survival story - survival against all odds. And the odds against survival are pretty monstrous in The Walking Dead. … Continue reading →

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