COZY CRIME SERIES Hope Street (BritBox) Hope Street is set in a small town on the coast of Northern Ireland where everyone seems to know everyone else and their business. Finn O’Hare heads up the Port Devine police department with his colleagues, Marlene and Callum. When Detective Constable Leila Hussain arrives as the first Muslim officer, she causes a …
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Tidy Tidbits: Music & Food
Notes on a recent Sarasota Orchestra concert, Julian Fellowes’ latest TV drama, and a local Italian restaurant.
Tidy Tidbits: On Wall, Screen & Page
Last week one of my sisters and her spouse visited and then they departed, and my other sister and husband arrived. Having house guests is always an excuse for fun outings we’ve put off taking. One such outing was exploring the Bradenton Riverwalk (last week’s blog); another was a live concert (more in my next …
Meandering in Manatee County
My younger sister and her husband spent much of this past week with us. Visiting from North Carolina, they were happy to trade bone-chilling temperatures for sunshine, warmth, and even time at the swimming pool. We focused several of our outings on Bradenton and the surrounding area. THE BISHOP MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE A and P …
