Voice-recognition confusion of the day: “Headcheese adjusted and alter Route.” I won't even make you try to guess. It was supposed to be: “Had she suggested an alternate route....”

I got some nice reviews from bloggers during the Something Shady at Sunshine Haven blog tour! “A great start to a new series... I really liked Kate – she was relatable no matter where you are in life, but especially for those who have aging parents, complicated sibling relationships, and/or sudden life changes. The mystery was nicely plotted and kept me turning the pages... Readers will enjoy this new cozy mystery and eagerly wait for more sleuthing with Kate and the Coffee Shop Irregulars! My Rating: 4 stars / loved it!” 🤩 – read the full review from MeezCarrie at Reading Is My SuperPower.

I love this cute video: Baby Elephant Finds His Footing

Speaking of cute, here’s everyone’s favorite ferret pair, looking like they should be painted on a chapel ceiling.

We're well into summer in New Mexico, so it's hot and has been smoky lately. The cacti and succulents are happy though. Here's a prickly pear with buds that will become fruits! You can pick the ripe fruits (carefully) and make a syrup to add to margaritas or sparkling water.

If you need a new summer recipe try this easy New Mexico Grilled Cheese Recipe. Adding refried beans and chili peppers to grilled cheese makes this “comfort food” a bit healthier. The beans keep the filling creamy, so you don’t need as much cheese.

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A Series Mystery Never Hurt Anyone: Whether you like your mysteries cozy or edgy, find suspenseful stories to keep your heart racing. Most are only $.99 to $4.99, and each is part of a series, so get ready to binge!

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Books on My Radar:

Beware: Things Are Not Always As They Seem (Ryan Mallardi Private Investigations Book 2), by R Shannon: "Ryan Mallardi is being counseled by Fr. Liam, as managing a thriving private investigation business, a dependent single mom, and a beautiful but somewhat demanding girlfriend can be tricky..." A reader says, "Well written romantic suspense that has an ensemble cast facing real life challenges."

Darcy: A Clean Contemporary Romance (A Millionaire's Love Story Book 3), by Lottie Morgan: "Darcy Mitchell travels the world telling others about her adventures in geocaching. Can this world traveler settle down long enough to hold on to someone special?" Note that the 4 books in the series are closely connected, but you can get them all for under $4 or free in KU.

Bacon, Bodyguards, and Ballistics: A Piper Sandstone Culinary Cozy Murder Mystery, by Karen McSpade: "A bewildering art heist and murder. A secret that could get her killed. Can a rookie detective solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim? Packed with mystery and suspense and brimming with heart and humor, this is a gripping and laugh-out-loud culinary whodunit in the Deep Fried Revenge series." $0.99 or free in KU.

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