April 18, 2024
Jerrie Mock - first woman to fly around the world - image of her airplane on red background, title "The Flying Housewife"
Published by The MockingOwls at April 18, 2024
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The Flying Housewife, A True Story – Audio Drama

Welcome to our first full cast, feature-length audio drama! The true story of Jerrie Mock, the first woman to fly around the world. Listen along as the full cast tells the story of Jerrie's great adventure around the world in 1964, claiming the title officially on April 17, after 29.5 days.
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March 6, 2024
photo of book cover - Keep Your Voice Healthy - in teal and beige-pink
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at March 6, 2024
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Keep Your Voice Healthy: A Review for Singers, Actors, Podcasters, and Others Who Use Their Voices Regularly

Take the advice for protecting your voice during illness seriously. Use the suggestions as you perform with your instrument as if they were gospel. Welcome the sometimes-gross descriptions of your inner workings so you can better know how to use, protect, and save those vocal cords.
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March 4, 2024
Pinky Up Red Velvet Cake Tea review image - with tea and cup on pink fabric
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at March 4, 2024
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Pinkies Up for Some “Red Velvet” Pleasure, a Tea Review

By the name of the tea, I would have expected Pinky Up Red Velvet Cake Tea to contain cocoa or cocoa-like flavorings. Instead, as I opened the tin and smelled, I realized the product may well be misnamed. I double-checked the website and nope. It’s the correct label for the tea.
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March 2, 2024
electric guitar on amp with swirls in background - writing prompts: music story prompts
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at March 2, 2024
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Writing Prompts in Images: Music Story Prompts

This year, we thought we'd try a series of content for writers in visual format: writing prompts in images. Being a huge music nerd who's reviving her love of performance, I thought I'd start with music story prompts. It may be a bit niche but you never know what these images could spark for your writing exercises or even those novels you've been puttering your way through. Enjoy!
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December 19, 2023
Ahmad Teas Blackcurrant Burst Teas Review - cover image - bunches of currants hanging on plants, teacup hovering over the fruit
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at December 19, 2023
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Ribena Dreams Without the Calories: an Ahmad Blackcurrant Burst Tea Review

Apart from import-friendly grocery stores in the United States, Ribena comes at a hard-fought effort. It also bears the calorie toll of sugar, both added and natural, and unnatural ingredients infused into the “black currant fruit drink” mix. A surprisingly delightful, and calorie-free alternative, comes in the form of Ahmad Teas Blackcurrant Burst.
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December 1, 2023
Sip and Be Merry tea on a background with cardinal
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at December 1, 2023
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Christmas with Rita: Sip and Be Merry Tea Review

The instant the tea arrived, I headed to the kitchen, turned on the kettle, and waited for the bubbles. Lifting the lid of the tea tin, I knew instantly that delicate Christmas-y delight lay in store for my soul. Sip and Be Merry from the Republic of Tea could only offer all I had hoped for…
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November 20, 2023
Image from TV Show "Vicar of Dibley" with two women, one in labor, and a man dressed as Elvis in background - How an Irreverent Comedy, a Stack of Books, and One Woman Helped Save My Christian Sanity
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 20, 2023
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How an Irreverent Comedy, a Stack of Books, and One Woman Helped Save My Christian Sanity

Scroll through the Britbox streaming service. I dare you. For therein you may come across one of the most ridiculous, offensive, delightful, uplifting, confusing religious comedies ever made. To call Dawn French, et. al, genius is an understatement I won’t be guilty of. Rather, I like to refer to the show as what helped save my Christian sanity.
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November 1, 2023
Apothecary Tea review, loose leaf tea on cranberry background with flowers on sides
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at November 1, 2023
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Cherry Lovers Rejoice! – “Cherry Blossom” Tea from Apothecary Teas is Here

I had never had the tea before, but I’ve been looking for a good cherry black tea for years. I pulled the cork from the scent jar on the table and knew I’d found what I’ve been looking for all this time. And now you can find it, too, my fellow cherry lovers!
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October 20, 2023
Whispers from the Valley of the Yak book review cover with mountains and trees
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at October 20, 2023
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Whispers from the Valley of the Yak, a Review

Some moments, Whispers from the Valley of the Yak is hard reading. The emotions that hit at certain times challenge you. You want to change things and make things better or stop others from happening. I found myself emotionally confused at times, because, well, humans are strange beings that don’t always behave in their own self-interest, let alone in the best interests of others.
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October 14, 2023
The Irie Cup Montego - Tea Review
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at October 14, 2023
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Montego Tea, A Sensual Journey for the Soul – a Tea Review

While I sat sipping this gorgeous cuppa, I felt myself drift all over the world in ecstasy. Memories of South Africa drifted in, sunflower fields of Georgia spilled over, daydreams in Australian gardens flooded my nose, my heart, my mind. The word that came was “sensual.” Not in the romantic sense, but in the spiritual sense. Every one of my senses was engaged.
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September 22, 2023
Mrs. Morris and the Vampire, a book review - cover of book with text
Published by Rita Mock-Pike at September 22, 2023
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Mrs. Morris and the Vampire, a Halloween Fiction Review

Enter Salem, the site of those famous witch trials. Enter witch-y characters and their friends, Charlene, Celeste, Serenity, Lucas – even the guests at the B&B. Within mere pages, you’ll fall in love with (or hate!) every character who dances across the page. And with good reason.
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