Blue Smoke and Murder....

Elizabeth Lowell's latest novel is "Blue Smoke and Murder." Jill Breck is a river guide who saved the life of the son of two of St. Kilda's Consulting's premier operators. Not realizing that she would soon need their services to save her life. She suspects that the death of her great aunt from a fire was a murder. Now her life is in danger for the same reason. 12 unsigned paintings that are by a famous Western artist. These paintings can do great damage in an upcoming auction if they are proved to be authentic. She makes the call to St. Kilda's when she finds a death threat on her gutted vehicle. Doesn't hurt that the operative that they send her is not only an art expert, a former CIA operative, but not bad on the eyes. Couldn't put this down! It was fast moving and very interesting.

What a great Olympics! Go Michael Phelps! Eight gold. Unstoppable! We've been glued to the television for over a week watching the events. Our favorites are over now so there won't be the same draw now. Maybe we'll be able to throw in a movie or two.

Still waiting for the call for a second interview. Maybe they just told me that to get rid of me. We would sneak away for another staycation if it weren't for the waiting for the phone to ring.