Tag Archives: Janice C Johnson

Eroica California: Déjà vu in the USA

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

Last fall, we went to Italy and spent a week in Tuscany with the touring company Ciclismo Classico. The pinnacle of the tour was “L’Eroica,” a two-wheeled nostalgiafest featuring pre-1985 bikes or replicas, wool jerseys, miles of gravel road, a … Continue reading →

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When the Inn is Even Better Than the Event

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

Y’all… we just got back from “Eroica California,” a historic cycling event in Cambria, California. And did we EVER pick the best place to stay! We’ve participated in big cycling rallies before, and Problem One is always parking. A little … Continue reading →

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Walking with Henry, by Rachel Anne Ridge

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

If you liked Flash: the Donkey, you will adore Walking with Henry. In this lovely book, Rachel Anne Ridge candidly tells her own story of the tragedy, struggles and questions she’s dealt with. Rachel and Tom thought Flash needed a … Continue reading →

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Ingredient-Free Baking

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

Since I’m trying to dial back the starch and sugar in my diet, and have a bunch of family members with restrictions, I often prowl for recipes. I found one especially promising dessert online. No sugar or grain? Why, that … Continue reading →

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The Keeper, by T. F. Allen

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

I’ve never read a book like this before. I don’t even know what to call it. Thriller? Mystery? Supernatural / Paranormal? Um…. yes. I may not know what to call it, but I sure couldn’t put it down. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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What IS This, Anyway?

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Jan C. Johnson

When I saw this… thing… in an antique store, it stopped me in my tracks. Normally, a large ceramic figure that’s really a two-part container functions as a cookie jar. But… First, cookie jars don’t come with salt and pepper … Continue reading →

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