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Tuesday Tales and We Thank!

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Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! It's time for Tuesday Tales. A group of writers gather together and give our interpretation of a specific word prompt each week. This week the word prompt is "thank". You never know what you might encounter when you get inside our minds.  This will be an excerpt f ro m my new yet-to-be-named WIP. Enjoy!~ Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! It's time for Tuesday Tales. A group of writers gather together and give our interpretation of a specific word prompt each week. This week the word prompt is "prepare". You never know what you might encounter when you get inside our minds.  This will be an excerpt f ro m my new yet-to-be-named WIP. Enjoy!~ Owen sat beside the waning fire, staring into the glowing embers. Memories invaded his thoughts, turning this otherwise peaceful evening disturbing. He hadn’t talked to his former girlfriend, Morgan, for about six weeks. He had known Morgan as long as he’d known Caleb, sin...

Saturday Sippers Getting Ready for Thanksgiving!

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Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J It’s almost Thanksgiving, my favorite day of the year. Nothing beats my Grandma Helen’s dressing, celery casserole, and of course the turkey. But, most of all, it’s spending time with my friends and family beside a bonfire sharing laughs and love. The kiddos get hot chocolate, but, the adults can have: HOT CHOCOLATE MARTINI! Ingredients 3 ounces hot cocoa 1 ounce dark Crème de Cacao Splash Irish Cream liqueur 1 ounce chocolate vodka Combine all ingredients in a shaker, pour into a martini glass and serve.

Saturday Sippers in The Locker! - an ode to Kahlua

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Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new, sometimes, skinny cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J Already in November! It’s way too close to the holidays for me. But, this weekend, I have the small comfort of “fall back” to console me….and this great Kahlua drink. KAHLUACCINO! Ingredients ¾ c. nonfat milk ¾ c. strong coffee ½ c. coffee liqueur 3 c. ice 4 t sugar Chocolate shavings for garnish Combine milk and coffee in blender. Add coffee liqueur, ice, and sugar. Puree until frothy. Pour and garnish with chocolate shavings and voila! Get the holiday season started tastefully 138 Calories per serving