Welcome to where the ideas are let loose.
Here you will find the latest updates of my ongoing projects be it writing, knitting, crocheting, canning, or whatever else I have going on and a recipe or two.
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Book review: Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmon Rostand
This immortal play displays chivalry, wit, love, bravery, and timeless spirit with the fluidity of lyrical language, bringing our hero to life heartbreakingly. Cyrano is the legendary swordsman of France, a gallant soldier with the face of a clown and a huge nose. Yet his funny, adventurous tales span generations.
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Book review: The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
This historical, political, and romantic flair novel is fast-paced and so compelling with its many intrigues and plots. Dumas makes it nearly impossible for readers to put the book down with the excellent care he takes in the exposition of his introduction of our hero, the two principal villains, and all three musketeers showcasing their…
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Book Review: Hooked Never After #1 by Emily McIntinre
This is a dark reimaging of Peter Pan, in which the magic is transformed into something toxic. Readers should be warned about these triggers before reading about captivity, torture, dubious consent, sexual acts with firearms and other implements, and explicit murder scenes.
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Coping with Migraines: Finding Joy in Snowy Days
With the hectic Holiday season over and back-to-back migraine attacks, I’ve been delinquent in my posting efforts. I apologize for this.
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Finding the balance from walks with pets to solitude out on water
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises? My beagle and I enjoying walking the nature trails and footpaths in and around our neighborhood. I think he likes it more when our walks end at the dog park and he can run freely. I also enjoy going out on the lakes and rivers with my…
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’Tis the season to bake, or it seems…
In an impromptu afternoon, my girls called to see at what scale my migraine was doing; seeing as it was tolerable, they asked if we could do some Holiday baking, and the cookie madness ensued.
ROXANNA CROSS 
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