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Scott Fitzgerald / A Freeze-Out

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A FREEZE-OUT by F. Scott Fitzgerald Scott Fitzgerald / El desprecio  Here and there in a sunless corner skulked a little snow under a veil of coal specks, but the men taking down storm windows were laboring in shirt sleeves and the turf was becoming firm underfoot. In the streets, dresses dyed after fruit, leaf and flower emerged from beneath the shed somber skins of animals; now only a few old men wore mousy caps pulled down over their ears. That was the day Forrest Winslow forgot the long fret of the past winter as one forgets inevitable afflictions, sickness,...

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In Review: Black Lapel Online Made-to-Measure Suiting

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Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.Black Lapel Made-To-Measure Wool Navy Suit – $499 Editor’s Note: Big thanks to our man Jason for being up for this review. For a fit perspective, he’s 5’7″, 175lbs, very broad chested, and his arms are shorter than average, which when combined with his chest, can make finding suiting a bit tough. We asked if he’d be up for an online custom suit review. He said yes.  As we crawl out of our caves, dusty eyed...

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The 12 Best Boardshorts for Men This Summer

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When it comes to looking good on the beach, there are a lot of factors to consider. Beyond beach bods and SPF, what makes a man look stylish and smart on the beach (or at the pool) is a fresh pair of boardshorts. Summer’s seriously right around the corner, so we’ve done our homework on the best 12 boardshorts. Here’s what we have found. Best Buy 1. Outerknown Apex Trunks By Kelly Slater   Check Price   The best pick for boardshorts is hands down the Outerknown Apex Trunks. These trunks were created by 11x World Champ Professional Surfer Kelly...

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Use this tutorial to learn how to make buttercream flowers for cakes and cupcakes, using Russian piping tip

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s. Simple and easy cake decorating technique! *Thank you Mia Stello for sponsoring today’s post so I could share this tutorial. As always, all opinions are my own. Unlike Fondant Flowers or Royal Icing Flowers (Sugar Flowers) or even Fondant Roses (Ribbon Roses), which are all usually very time-consuming to make, these icing flowers are super easy to make with Russian piping tips. No wonder they are all the rage these days! Piping flowers is so easy! There are many other decorating tips which can be used to make icing flowers but you typically use a combination of two or more tips...

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Read an excerpt from this new YA fantasy... Royal Spy by Heather Frost (Pre-Order Deal & Excerpt) #yafantasy #yalit #newbook @HeatherFrost

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Welcome! I'm happy to be sharing an excerpt from this YA fantasy with you today. Read on below...Royal Spy(Fate of Eyrinthia #2)By Heather Frost YA Fantasy, Romance Hardcover & ebook, 467 Pages May 20, 2021 Summary A DECOY recruited to be a spy.A PRINCE compelled to become an assassin.A SERJAH pressured by an unwanted crown.A WORLD covered in shadows.Mere months ago, Clare was just a kitchen maid. Now, she is a decoy for Princess Serene and a novice spy, caught in the royal family's web of secrets. While journeying to Mortise to finalize the princess’s betrothal to Serjah Desfan, Clare...

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