Ann Davis-Rowe
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Before I came to my present day job, I was in an environment so not right for me, it drove me to therapy. While I am in a much better place now, physically and mentally, I am still trying to be conscious – or should I say “mindful” – of mindfulness; good mental health is in…
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Due to my recent production (more on that later this week), reading definitely had to take a backseat to memorizing and rehearsing. However, the two books I focused on during this busy time (besides the digital preview I got to check out) were well worth the effort. • The Last Mrs. Parrish, Liv Constantine I…
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Earlier this summer, I had my first chance to participate in the First To Read program from Penguin Random House. In this program, you can sign up to bid to review digital galleys of books that have yet to be published. As free books are some of my favorite things, I was totally in, and…
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My second Influenster box…. was really for Hampton. He was already familiar with Dove’s Men+Care bar soap and excited to try another scent. It’s not drying and does the job. The body wash he did try, as requested, even though he prefers bar soap. He found the scent to be much more cloying than the…
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I recently got through another mini-chunk of my TBR list. This time, I know who the suggestions were from. …both of these statements are partially true… • The Captives, Debra Jo Immergut. My dear friend Charlie Smith provides much wiser commentary on life in general than I ever will. Please read his appreciation of this…
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Yesterday was a beautiful Sunday. I had a voice lesson right after my church gig and got home just as Hampton did from work. We Netflixed and chilled with a late Tuscan lunch and then a clean-the-fridge panzanella with broiled sole. So adult. All that had to happen was my husband walking the dogs while…
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I saw it floating around for a few weeks before I was tagged. You know the type: I have accepted a challenge to post the cover of seven books I love; no explanation, no review, just the cover. I followed the rules and made gut decisions each morning – it said books you love, not necessarily favorites –…
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This blog has been a bit lighter on the home cooking than planned… but I did just get to contribute food talk to The Adult Dish, a site started by a fellow Skimm’bassador! For all the details, check it out here. No teaser pics or subject hints! …unless, of course, you follow my Instagram…. (;
Ann Davis-Rowe 