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Sherry’s Shelves #165 is my weekly update from July 29 – August 4, 2018.
Tag Archives: New Orleans
Sherry’s Shelves #164 – Blues in Biloxi @BlueAngels
Wishing You A Happy Holiday From Sunny Florida
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Wishing you a happy holiday from the Fundins…
Where thousands live, like millions wish they could.
We took our annual New Orleans Christmas trip.
And played our annual Christmas Golf Open round.
We made a quick trip ‘out of this world’. Click here to see it.
Have a safe and happy holiday.
Sherry’s Shelves #116 – Mardi Gras
Sherry’s Shelves #113 is my weekly update from February 26 – March 4, 2017.
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Hello fellow bloggers. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
It’s hard to believe two months have passed by.
This has been a busy week, with a road trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, a little bit of gambling in Biloxi and topping it off by spending some time with my brother from Michigan and his girlfriend.
Good times were had by all.
I always make time for reading and blogging.
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LAST WEEK ON fundinmental
- Sherry’s Shelves #115 – Weekly Update
- Giveaway & Review – Hold Onto Your Panties – Possessed by Kristine Mason @KristineMason7
- Giveaway YA Dystopian – Into Shadow by T D Shields @td_shields @GoddessFish
- Women in Crime – Pistols and Petticoats by Erika Janik @Erika_Janik @partnersincr1me
- Author Annette K Larsen’s book Keeping Kinley is on Kindle Scout! #AnnetteKLarsen
- Friday 56 #122 – Killer Takes All by Erica Spindler @ericaspindler
- OSR – Romantic Comedy – Big Girl Panties by Stepahnie Evanovich @SEEvanovich
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- Sherry’s Shelves
- Spring Fling Giveaway
- Teaser Tuesday
- Giveaway & Review – A Fine Year for Murder by Lauren Carr
- Friday 56 – Houses Without Doors by Peter Straub
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What are you doing for fun this weekend?
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My Adventures – 2016 St Patty’s Road Trip
Mr Wonderful and I were off on our 2016 St Patty’s Road Trip, heading to New Orleans and Louisiana, for the St Patty’s Parade in Metarie.
This time, I was on my toes and as we passed the lot for movie props, I was able to get a few shots out the car window. It’s not every day I see a UFO and the odd assortment of vehicles, from buses to police cars.
We lived in Mobile, Alabama, back in the 90’s and Mr Wonderful belonged to a Mardi Gras association, the Pharoahs. We would jump on a bus and a bunch of us would head to New Orleans for the St Patty’s Parade, so we are familiar with the event. But it is New Orleans, so you never know what you might come across…
It starts out with walking groups. This parade is different from all the Mardi Gras parades. They allow you to walk in the street and approach the guys with flowers and beads, trading a smooch for a trinket…
The day was gorgeous, blue skies, lots of sunshine, floats and beads. The St Patty’s parade also differs from Mardi Gras parades by the stuff they toss. It’s not just beads and toys, but vegetables, everything you need for an Irish stew except for the meat. They toss heads of cabbage, onions, carrots and lemons. Ya gotta keep your eyes peeled because they can take you out.
The parade goes on for hours and after five of them, we were ready to move on, so it was off to Biloxi. We did some sight seeing, heading to the Pass Christian area, driving the coastline. It was windy and the sand drifted and piled up like the snow up north. The Gulf Coast area has still not completely recovered from Hurricane Ivan and Hurricane Katrina and I myself doubt if some of the people will ever come back. Me…I just cannot stay away.
I mean…look at that view. Even on a bad day, the sun shines through the clouds. Good food, good views and good company. So, if you are ever in the area, stop by for a cocktail at the beach. You won’t regret it.
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Mardi Gras Parades in 2016
The Mardi Gras Parades in 2016 were awesome. We celebrated in Pensacola and New Orleans and had a great time!
Have you ever been?
These videos were made by Mr Wonderful. Enjoy!
If you would like to see more, hop on over to his Fundimonium YouTube page.
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Elvis is alive and well and made an appearance in New Orleans.
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These guys are hilarious. We were near the end of the parade and they are still going strong.
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What fun adventure do you have planned for this weekend?
Just warm and cuddly with your significant other?
Wild and wicked on a road trip?
Or just hanging out and reading a good book?
All sound good to me. 😆
Holiday Road Trip to the Big Easy
Our Christmas gift to ourselves was several road trips, with several being to The Big Easy, New Orleans, Louisiana.
We visited Jackson Square, The French Market, Mother’s and the Super dome for Monday Night Football, where Detroit beat New Orleans, 35 to 27.
This was one of the best!
Stay tuned for my 2015 wrap up.
What are your hopes and dreams for 2016?
$25 GC Giveaway when you visit New Orleans & Free Spirit by Jennifer Wells
Free Spirit
by Jennifer Wells
New Orleans Magick Series #2
Publication Date: October 26, 2015
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Paranormal
Purchase on Amazon
Wild child Rachel is having a week so terrible, not even a pitcher of margaritas will help. When her evil boss shows up on her doorstep with a sob story, her request to stay a few nights turns into a whole lot more. She can’t even escape into some of her favorite haunts in the Quarter since she seems to have garnered the unwanted attention of some rabid readers. When her ghost-hunting assignment goes unexpectedly awry, Rachel unknowing releases a vengeful spirit.
Enduring a wicked houseguest and hiding from an over-enthusiastic fan all while trying to put a spirit back in her grave where she belongs is more challenging than sobriety during Mardi Gras. Can she and her family work some magick to put things right in the Crescent City or has Rachel bit off more veggie muffuletta than she can chew?
Magic Charm
by Jennifer Wells
New Orleans Magick Series #1
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Fiction, Humor, Mystery, Paranormal
Buy it on Amazon
Janie Adler likes her quiet, orderly life reviewing books for a small New Orleans newspaper exactly the way it is. So what if Duke Hot Pants, the hero of her favorite romance novel, is the only man in her life? She has a Pulitzer Prize to chase. That is until her quirky twin sister Rachel moves in, bringing boyfriend drama, a smelly ferret, and irrational belief in all things magickal along with her.
Persuaded by a local voodoo priestess-and maybe one margarita too many-the twins cast spells to improve their love lives. Loser-magnet Rachel focuses on avoiding the wrong men and Janie seeks her romance novel ideal. While plenty of eligible bachelors flood into their lives, Janie only has eyes for her coworker who lives in the apartment downstairs and works in the cube next to her.
But the twins soon discover the incantations’ many unintended-and dangerous-consequences. The increasing number of mishaps and misfortune putting the sisters in grave peril seems more like the work of a curse. Can Janie and Rachel’s “twintuition” save them from the menace stalking them?
About Jennifer Wells
Jennifer has been writing since she was in middle school. When she discovered romance novels in junior high, she knew she wanted to write them someday. Her writing remained a hobby while she studied biology and forensic DNA science. She worked as a molecular biologist and published cancer research before finally leaving the lab and taking up her laptop full time.
She currently lives in Northern Virginia with John, her husband of seventeen years. John is a professional tarot card reader and astrologer. John and Jen have two children who happen to be cats: Morgana Madison and Luna. MoMo is a possessive Scottish Fold who loves to knead Jen’s hair. Luna is the baby, an affectionate Scottish Fold who thinks her name is “Cute.”
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Sherry’s Shelves #53 – Books & Fun
Sherry’s Shelves is my weekly update from September 13 – September 26.
Happy to have you join me for some books & fun.
Sunday Post is hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer
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I had a really busy week and didn’t have time to make my usual Sunday post, so I would like to share a little of what I was up to:
ROAD TRIP
Every so often Mr Wonderful and I get a burr in our butt and feel the need to hit the road. This time, my mom and sister went with us to Biloxi, Mississippi and Nawlins, Louisiana.
We had a great time and are looking forward to the next road trip.
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Class Heroes: Young Adult Thriller Books
Stephen Henning is the author of Class Heroes, a wonderful story about superheroes.
He has created these videos, mini movies, if you will, and I wanted to share them with you. What do you think? Is this something you would read?
From Stephen Henning
Well here’s a little treat for you. Slightly ahead of schedule I’ve published the fourth Class Heroes short film ‘The Hunt for Lolly Rosewood’. I’ve ambitiously entered the film into a short film festival and the deadline is Friday 11 September,
So here it is. Hope you enjoy it. Special thanks on this one to Parkour Generations (PKGen) for all their help in choreographing the chase scenes.
Teenager Lolly Rosewood has become one of the UK’s most-wanted terrorists, hunted by the security services, surviving on her wits and her super abilities. When she’s spotted in a London street, an MI6 agent takes it upon himself to bring her in…
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THE LAST TWO WEEKS ON fundinmental
Sherry’s Shelves #52 – Books & Fun
Giveaway – Lost King by H B Moore
Giveaway – The Spellbound Series by Lola James
New Suspense/Thriller Book Trailer – The River by Patrick Jones
Teaser Tuesday #49 – Hurricane Crimes by Chrys Fey
Mer Alert! Awesome Giveaway for Of Ocean and Ash by A R Draeger
#Giveaway – She is Perfectly TOXIC by Kristine Mason
Giveaway, Review & Book Trailer for Kill and Run by Lauren Carr
Friday 56 # 55 & BB #31 – Beware! Perfectly Toxic by Kristine Mason
The Complete Package – Island Secrets by R T Wolfe
It’s National Cheeseburger Day!
Lou Malloy is on a rampage in Dead Money Run by J Frank James #Giveaway
Giveaway – Static by S K Anthony
Cover Reveal Giveaway for Twisted Sisters by Kimber Leigh Wheaton
Are They Human? Novus by Crystal Marcos
Tears of Love – For Nick by Taylor Dean (A Tag Team Giveaway)
#eNovAaW Women of Words Book Blitz & Giveaway
A Chilling Mystery – Dark Ice by Dave Stanton – Review & Giveaway
Friday 56 #56 & BB #32 – Beast by Peter Benchley
Elisabeth Wheatley’s Fanged Series left me breathless for more!
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THIS WEEK ON fundinmental
Sherry’s Shelves
Falling In Deep Blitz
Hit n Run by Lori Power
Review – The Loft by Bette Lee Crosby
Teaser Tuesday
Review – The Key of Amatahns by Elisabeth Wheatley
Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper by J L Bryan
Friday 56 & BB
Review – Sucking in San Francisco by Jessica McBrayer
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Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
What have you been reading?
Have you any plans for the upcoming week? 😆
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A Witch Solves a Murder – Cover Reveal – To Make A Witch by Heather Hamilton-Senter
Welcome to my stop for this awesome cover!
To Make A Witch by Heather Hamilton-Senter
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BOOK & AUTHOR INFO
To Make a Witch by Heather Hamilton-Senter
(Sword of Elements #1.5)
Publication date: October 1st 2014
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
(Sword of Elements #1.5)
Publication date: October 1st 2014
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
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SYNOPSIS
At her old school, Lacey found herself on the wrong side of a conflict between Celtic gods. Making a new start in an exclusive boarding school in New Orleans, she hopes to forget that she was once on the verge of becoming a powerful witch—and everything she has lost since then.When a gruesome murder occurs in the very heart of Westover Academy, Lacey senses a connection between it and the desecration of the tomb of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo queen. Haunted by a trauma in her past and the resulting OCD, Lacey must solve the mystery before she becomes the killer’s next target.
Circumstances beyond her control may once again make Lacey McInnis—cheerleader, scholar, and all-around good girl—a witch.
AUTHOR BIO
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Heather grew up in a family where books of myth and legend were used to teach the ABCs and Irish uncles still believed in fairies. Raised with tall tales, she has always told stories too- first as an actor and singer, then as a photographer, and now as a writer.Heather lives in rural Ontario, Canada happily raising three children ranging in age from 6 to 18 with her biggest fan, her husband Steve.