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18 Wheeler
Carrie Marshall must decide whether to freeze to death in her dead car or climb into an 18Wheeler with a stranger. What she decides will change her life forever. But then, after the death of her husband and forced retirement, Carrie has learned that there are no guarantees in life.
While dealing with families ‘approval, an unexpected career change, and a new attraction they never expected, John and Carrie’s lives will never be the same. So, the question remains, is love sweeter on an 18Wheeler.
Great Books from JF. Ridgley
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Reading from the flyover states
Amazon
Author Ridgley re-creates a compelling ancient Rome that draws you in and takes you for a roller-coaster ride through a part of history we’re so fortunate to have missed…a part where women are rarely more than possessions for bartering. This is a story of gallantry and love that keeps you turning the pages. A most enjoyable read with impressive historic accuracy.
R. Leonia
Amazon
I love everything Ancient Rome and Vows of Revenge was a great read. The characters were well developed and the story contained great historical detail coupled with vivid settings and a few nice twists. After you finish the book, make sure to read the notes at the end – it’s a nice way to wrap up the story for those that have questions about the behavior or motives of the characters.
Firewood Shed
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The best book I’ve read all year! The literary world needs J F Ridgley! I knew this book would probably be good after reading a few short stories from Ridgley but I didn’t know just how good. How good? Damn good! Get it now, good. This book is like a feast. I would LOVE to see it adapted for the big screen. Epic, epic, epic. Can’t wait for the author’s next novel.
Kevin
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A great read from beginning to end. I couldn’t put it down. Villains that you hate and the hero’s that you can’t help loving.
Steve
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Extremely well written with an exciting and intricate storyline. Some of the language was modern and, likely not, period-accurate but did not detract from the pleasure of the book! Looking for more from this author.
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50 Hilarious Rome Puns & Inspiration for Rome Instagram Captions
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Celtic influences on Christmas traditions and roots
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The art of Historical Fiction
Like painting, writing is an art. Learned art. Learned by play, by rewrite, by frustration. However, it is what
Working With Slaves
I do not condone slavery in any of its insults to humanity. But slavery is a fact of history
Keeping Us Surviving
THANK YOU America is going through a tough time right now. And if we never noticed before, it is
Open, Honest, and Messy
Yes. Love can be that way I was recently surprised that my idea of complicated situations in love is
And Where Are You From
Truckers talk funny. The long hours of bringing you nearly everything in your house, somehow makes truckers very creative.
The Horrors of Editing
My excuse….I had just started publishing books and, being an ‘Indie’ who is not really ‘attention to detail’ as
Dangers of Editing
OH MY. I’m seeing that learning can be quite an embarrassing experience. What I thought was a polished manuscript
Nero’s Stadia
Where were the Christians executed? After Rome’s Great Fire of AD 64 In the Coliseum or Vespasian’s Amphitheater Or
Trucker Talk 101
Well, most of us out on the highway know truckers, who drive 18-wheelers or semitrailer trucks, talk. We also know they
Humboldt Bay and the Madaket Maritime Museum
Yeah, lots of things happen on piers. People come and go. People meet other people. They learn something they
The Roman Domina
This lady fascinates me. In our modern world, we encourage our young girls to challenge their world. Stand up.
About JF. Ridgley
“Isn’t it amazing how smart mothers are? We overlook this growing up, rebel against them even. But time changes that. Well, it did with me. I remember my mother saying, “Times change. People don’t.” And mom was right..”
I got into writing because of, King Arthur. I have a draft of his story in the archives of my computer…somewhere. Shadows in the Mist I named it. It has a great story with all but Gawain and the Green Knight. I have all the other popular stories I could find of Arthur melded into Shadows. All but that headless knight. How can you work that one in? I still don’t know. The draft is long. Very long. And, as Ann LaMont calls it, a ‘shitty first draft’. Oh, I thought my creation was wonderful. Beautiful. Now with learning this craft of writing, OMG it’s terrible. It needs rewriting, character development, setting details, sensories. I plan to get back to it one day. I promise.
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“Listen to your heart, sug. It don’t lie.”
Allyson Ford is fed-up with dating because, lately, it seems to be all about partying hardy, getting drunk, and getting laid. “There’s nothing but cavemen out there anymore.”
“Dating? Ha!” Steve McCallister barely escaped an encounter with one of the many cavewomen who constantly fill his college geology classes. Then, during a midnight run, his Eagle-Scout blood rises when he sees a damsel in distress.
Miracles of miracles, Allyson and Steve end up at an all-night diner, talking endlessly about everything from life, dreams, marriage, and relationships-witnessed and wanted. Just when Allyson thinks she’s ruined everything, Steve suddenly proposes an incredulous idea that they get married. “Will you change your mind about what you want in a relationship in six hours, six days, six years, or sixty? Have you honestly told me what you want?”
Allyson knows her answer. But what about love? Shouldn’t it come first? Are Steve and Allyson going about this love-thing totally backwards? Their friends and families think so.
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The Best Romantic Movies Coming Out in 2021 (So Far)
Can you feel the love tonight? Romance movies aren't just for girls' nights, nor should they only be relegated to the first half of February. Seriously, can you think of a time when rewatching The Notebook for the millionth time isn't appropriate? Didn't think so! No matter the season, the movie night crowd, or your relationship status, there's often nothing more.
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Company drivers versus owner-operators
When making the choice to be a company driver or owner-operator, drivers should consider financial liability compared to autonomy and control over the loads they haul. If anyone has a 360-degree view of being an owner-operator or a company driver it’s Scott Miller. In just the past few years, he’s not only held both roles, but he’s also now a fleet owner who employs drivers as well as continues to haul loads himself. Miller’s company, SM Miller Enterprises based in Dallas provides contracted linehaul freight transfer services to FedEx Ground by covering unassigned routes all over the U.S.
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Listen to your heart, sug. It don’t lie.
Allyson Ford is fed-up with dating because, lately, it seems to be all about partying hardy, getting drunk, and getting laid. There’s nothing but cavemen out there anymore.
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“Listen to your heart, sug. It don’t lie.”
Allyson Ford is fed-up with dating because, lately, it seems to be all about partying hardy, getting drunk, and getting laid. “There’s nothing but cavemen out there anymore.”
“Dating? Ha!” Steve McCallister barely escaped an encounter with one of the many cavewomen who constantly fill his college geology classes. Then, during a midnight run, his Eagle-Scout blood rises when he sees a damsel in distress.
Miracles of miracles, Allyson and Steve end up at an all-night diner, talking endlessly about everything from life, dreams, marriage, and relationships-witnessed and wanted. Just when Allyson thinks she’s ruined everything, Steve suddenly proposes an incredulous idea that they get married. “Will you change your mind about what you want in a relationship in six hours, six days, six years, or sixty? Have you honestly told me what you want?”
Allyson knows her answer. But what about love? Shouldn’t it come first? Are Steve and Allyson going about this love-thing totally backwards? Their friends and families think so.
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The Best Romantic Movies Coming Out in 2021 (So Far)
Can you feel the love tonight? Romance movies aren't just for girls' nights, nor should they only be relegated to the first half of February. Seriously, can you think of a time when rewatching The Notebook for the millionth time isn't appropriate? Didn't think so! No matter the season, the movie night crowd, or your relationship status, there's often nothing more.
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Company drivers versus owner-operators
When making the choice to be a company driver or owner-operator, drivers should consider financial liability compared to autonomy and control over the loads they haul. If anyone has a 360-degree view of being an owner-operator or a company driver it’s Scott Miller. In just the past few years, he’s not only held both roles, but he’s also now a fleet owner who employs drivers as well as continues to haul loads himself. Miller’s company, SM Miller Enterprises based in Dallas provides contracted linehaul freight transfer services to FedEx Ground by covering unassigned routes all over the U.S.
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McDonald's Opens Restaurant Which Includes an Ancient Roman Road
Getting a Big Mac with a side of fries is one of the most popular orders at McDonald’s fast-food restaurants around the globe. But a lesson in ancient history? That just might be unique to one of the chain’s locations in a hamlet near Rome. In 2014, the global takeout giant began constructing an outlet near Marino, Italy, which is about 12 miles south of central Rome. When bulldozers began digging into the ground to lay the restaurant’s foundation, workers found instead the ruins of an ancient Roman road dating back to about 312 B.C.
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How Much Does a Truck Driver Make?
A career in truck driving is becoming a more viable option as unemployment rates reach an all-time high, but how much should you be paid? The answer varies. Truck drivers are needed in almost every organization. They are the main link to transporting goods from warehouse to warehouse, eventually reaching the consumer. Without them, the supply chain would be in a state of limbo as products couldn’t be delivered. These essential workers help keep this crucial industry afloat.
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Father & Mother of the Bride Duties Every Parent Must Know
Here is an extensive list of the father of the bride and mother of the bride duties to help the couple plan and enjoy the big day. While many wedding traditions have been updated, the father and mother of the bride still pay for most of the wedding, and therefore take on many of the planning and hosting responsibilities. The list of father of the bride and mother of the bride duties can range from researching vendors and family traditions to welcoming guests and giving a toast at the reception. But how do you know what wedding planning to-do’s you should hand off to your parents?
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Humboldt Bay and the Madaket Maritime Museum
Yeah, lots of things happen on piers. People come and go. People meet other people. They learn something they didn’t know. And as for Allyson, she spews out her frustration, unbeknownst that Steve is watching her back that late at night. Thus, the setting of my new book Love Backwards. It starts here… on Humboldt Bay Pier in Eureka, California.
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45 Longtime Couples Share the Marriage Tip That's Kept Them Together
No marriage is perfect — but after being together for years and years, these couples have gotten a thing or two figured out. Whether you're engaged, you've been married for 3 years or you've been together for 13 years, honesty, empathy, (and apparently a little texting) goes a long way in any relationship. We've pulled the best advice from 45 happy couples, and here are their pieces of advice that are worth remembering.
Every couple is different, and what worked for your great-grandparents or your BFF and her husband may be the complete opposite of what helps you and your significant other (don't forget about your love languages!). But that doesn't mean you can't learn from all the lovebirds! Each long-term marriage has its own secret to success, and hearing tips from others may inspire you to find your own. Here's some great advice for a strong, enduring relationship.
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Latest Book "LOVE BACKWARDS".
Listen to your heart, sug. It don’t lie.”
Allyson Ford is fed-up with dating because, lately, it seems to be all about partying hardy, getting drunk, and getting laid. “There’s nothing but cavemen out there anymore.”
“Dating? Ha!” Steve McCallister barely escaped an encounter with one of the many cavewomen who constantly fill his college geology classes. Then, during a midnight run, his Eagle-Scout blood rises when he sees a damsel in distress.
Miracles of miracles, Allyson and Steve end up at an all-night dinner, talking endlessly about everything from life, dreams, marriage, and relationships-witnessed and wanted. Just when Allyson thinks she’s ruined everything, Steve suddenly proposes an incredulous idea that they get married. “Will you change your mind about what you want in a relationship in six hours, six days, six years, or sixty? Have you honestly told me what you want?”
Allyson knows her answer. But what about love? Shouldn’t it come first? Are Steve and Allyson going about this love-thing totally backwards? Their friends and families think so.
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10 FACTS ABOUT ANCIENT ROME
Rome was founded in 753BC by its first king, Romulus. It grew into a rich and powerful city during the next few hundred years...
Rome is fascinating, but watch out, once you get trapped in the Roman quicksand You don’t get out easily. But I love it here.
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This Is Why We Have Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
Basically, who do we have to thank for movies like Bachelorette and The Hangover?
Bachelor and bachelorette parties are a time-honored tradition...
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This Is Why We Have Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
Basically, who do we have to thank for movies like Bachelorette and The Hangover?
Bachelor and bachelorette parties are a time-honored tradition, typically involving a wild night out sometime shortly before getting married. These last hurrahs can be controversial, especially since the stereotypical bachelor party involves hard-partying and possibly strippers.
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Happy Valentine's day, ya’all
I don’t know which quote fits me but I am definitely, “I’m a bit Rome-sick.” So, read through these and see which fits you and/or me. But I have to admit…some are seriously ‘groan-able”
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Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day!
Enjoy the day with someone special.
Stay Healthy, Stay Happy and Stay Safe!
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Dozens of army camps from Ancient Rome discovered
Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of 2,000-year-old army camps from Ancient Rome in Spain, according to a new study.
The research, published in Geosciences, details the enormity of the Roman Army as it
marched, conquering the Iberian Peninsula and subsequent areas. The experts uncovered 66 camps in the northern part of the country, all designed for training and shelter. They range in size, with some as small as a few thousand square feet, all the way to 37 acres (15 hectares).
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'We don't want to crush you': Trucker pleads for more room in a viral Facebook post
In the wake of a deadly pileup crash, a Texas truck driver took to Facebook to ask other drivers to give big rigs more room.
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18 Actually Romantic Things to Do This Valentine’s Day
Now is the time for heart-shaped pizza.
In case nobody has sweetly whispered this into your ear yet: Valentine’s Day is this Sunday. It also marks the day indoor dining returns to New York City, and you might already have a table booked (and remember that nothing is hotter than a big tipper). However, many New Yorkers will still opt to stay home, eat outdoors, curl up on the couch with a cocktail, or just hang out under the covers. Here are a few options for various Valentine’s Day vignettes — spoonfuls of caviar at the kitchen table, Sichuan under the stars, chocolates shaped like slinky stiletto heels — to keep the heat (and heat lamps) alive.
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Five good things that happened in trucking
Olive Garden parent company adds food banks across the Southwest, XPO Logistics adds a hauling hand for annual Michigan ice festival, Rumpke driver saves discarded puppy and more.
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Archaeologists discover friends of Caesars inside Vatican City
So far, 250 magnificent burials of the Roman elite have been unearthed inside the walls of the Vatican City. New burials discovered inside the Roman necropolis of Santa Rosa, standing under what is now Vatican City, have shed light on burials that housed the servants and slaves of the Roman Caesars.
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Okay, I’m unfaithful. Along with Julius Agricola, I love Calgacus too. Calgacus is my biker boy. A rebel. A fighter. 100% Celtic. Yep, Calgacus and I became friends after I met Boudica and Julius. He just happened along with Boudica’s revolt against Rome. You see, after Julius returned to Britannia as the commander/consul, he took the Roman legions north into Caledonia/Scotland. Farther than any Roman commander ever did. And there he met up with Calgacus.
Like Vercingetorix, Calgacus united the Caledonii into one army to, once again, attempt to run the Romans off their lands. And Julius and Calgacus meet up at Mons Graupius in AD 83 or 84. It’s an actual battle that has not been absolutely located, but researchers' figure is pretty darn close. I actually got to travel the east coast of Scotland and saw this land. I actually stood at Edinburgh Castle and looked out at the actual land that Julius used to bring his legions up there. And I actually saw where the Boresti tribe once settled…Inverness area. And, when I did, I actually walked into my book. The setting was perfect. And already written before I arrived. Talk about thrilling.
What I love about writing my stories with both my Roman and Celtic friends is that I get to bring both worlds alive. Both are beautiful, fascinating, and intriguing. Both are totally different. And it’s fun. So please forgive me for loving my two guys. For now, they are not on good terms but give me time. I think they will become friends.
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History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St Valentine.
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Was Pliny the Elder’s heroic death in the face of Pompeii’s destruction a work of fiction? We’re told by his nephew, Pliny the Younger, that the ancient polymath was found ‘intact and uninjured’ after the eruption of Vesuvius...
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Video shows massive, miles-long multi-truck pileup in Iowa
A YouTube user shared a stunning video of a pileup crash that occurred on I-80 near Newton, Iowa, on Thursday. The Iowa State Patrol has confirmed that there was a major pileup in the eastbound lanes of I-80 between Colfax and Newton after a blizzard moved through the state.
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This Valentine's Day Watch Roman Holiday, A Romantic Comedy that Never Ages
Romance and cinema have, through the ages, been like Siamese twins, conjoined to the core. And can there be a better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than watch one of these enduring love stories on the screen or at least read about them and walk down memory lane.
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Corona’s time, give such gifts to your partner
Valentine’s Day celebration is a special occasion to express your love. Although most people go to a fancy restaurant to celebrate this day and buy roses, chocolates, jewelry and plan a fancy date, it is not easy to do this during Kovid-19. In many areas, new strains of Kovid-19 have come and they are coming out as a very big problem.
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Latest Book "LOVE BACKWARDS".
Listen to your heart, sug. It don’t lie.”
Allyson Ford is fed-up with dating because, lately, it seems to be all about partying hardy, getting drunk, and getting laid. “There’s nothing but cavemen out there anymore.”
“Dating? Ha!” Steve McCallister barely escaped an encounter with one of the many cavewomen who constantly fill his college geology classes. Then, during a midnight run, his Eagle-Scout blood rises when he sees a damsel in distress.
Miracles of miracles, Allyson and Steve end up at an all-night dinner, talking endlessly about everything from life, dreams, marriage, and relationships-witnessed and wanted. Just when Allyson thinks she’s ruined everything, Steve suddenly proposes an incredulous idea that they get married. “Will you change your mind about what you want in a relationship in six hours, six days, six years, or sixty? Have you honestly told me what you want?”
Allyson knows her answer. But what about love? Shouldn’t it come first? Are Steve and Allyson going about this love-thing totally backwards? Their friends and families think so.
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Relationships on the Road: Dating a Truck Driver
We’ve all heard it before: life on the open road can get lonely for truckers. If you haven’t already found love by the time you become a truck driver, it may be hard to ever find it. Last year, we talked about some of the perks of online dating for truckers and a lot of our readers’ comments demonstrated just how hard it is to find a good relationship when you’re on the road.
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7 research-based resolutions that will help strengthen your relationship in the year ahead. Psychology studies suggest a variety of ways you can strengthen your bond and increase your satisfaction with your partner.
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Dozens of army camps from Ancient Rome discovered
Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of 2,000-year-old army camps from Ancient Rome in Spain, according to a new study. The research, published in Geosciences...
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Gnaeus Julius Agricola
Born June 13, AD 40-- Died August 23 AD 93
This is Julius--the main character in my Red Fury series. We have known each other for many years. Like any good friendship, it has taken a wild course to get to know each other. We met when I was in a used bookstore in Annapolis, MD, back in I think about 1995ish when my daughter was in the Naval Academy there. The book that introduced us was about the great women in history…and I ended up meeting Boudiccea who later became BOUDICA as my first heroine in Red Fury Revolt. Julius was involved in that revolt. So we met.
I became quite enchanted with this Roman. He’s not the stereotypical Roman. A solid look at his life says he was very moral, honorable, but 100% Roman. So I started to write his story. Then got sidelined with other books to write…Threatened Loyalties, Vows of Revenge, and my short stories. I even drafted Love Backwards during this time calling it Sweet Perfection. Meanwhile, Julius sat in the back of my office dropping his gladius point down into my flooring, waiting. And Waiting AND WAITING for me to return to his story. He is very patient.
Now with all that has happened since then, and my flooring ruined, I return to his story. I can tell you, he still fascinates me.
I’ll write more about his journey and where he’s taking me. To say I’m overwhelmed is so very true. His Rome has no bounds. So stay tuned for his next book 2 Red Fury Rage. To say he’s pissed is too nice. He’s raging!!!
This story came from the fact that patrician girls were married off for power and family connections. And if that power or connection went bad for the families, the couple divorced. The girl had no say in the matter. It was her father or his father’s decision. Now if there were children involved…the kids stayed with the father. And she was sent back to her own family. Again, she had no say in the matter. But Viciria…an actual historical woman from Herculaneum before Vesuvius blew its to…deals with all of this in my short story, For the Family. What turned this innocent girl into this historical woman into a ‘witch’. Available now Kindle, Paperback and Audio.
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Making drivers feel at home on the road
From satellite TV and portable fitness equipment to fridges stocked with fresh food, fleets are finding ways to keep drivers happy. Each generation of trucking has tried to find new technologies to help drivers feel more at home on the road. In the 1970s and ’80s, the CB radio gave drivers a lifeline to the world beyond the cab. More recently, smartphones and social media have provided outlets to help drivers.
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Books 2 Read
Is there any other place for a resource for finding awesome books besides Amazon. Have you checked out BOOKS2READ. This site is for the curious readers who want to find amazing books in intriguing places and it is free to use. Here B2B helps readers find book in their favorite stores to link you up with your favorite author, a new book, or a new universe of booksellers you may not even know about. Check it out…its free.
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Pompeii's museum comes back to life to display amazing finds
Decades after suffering bombing and earthquake damage, Pompeii's museum is back in business, showing off exquisite finds from excavation...
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Have you ever heard of a KANGAROO WORD?
It is not something that we hear very often, but a KANGAROO word is a word that contains all the letters of one of its synonyms, called a JOEY word, arranged so that these letters appear in the same order in both words.
Do you know any?
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Experts say that batteries are ready for long-haul trucking
Experts in the clean energy industry are claiming that batteries are ready to support long-haul trucking, but there are a few catches. Of the approximately 25 potential long-range...
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200,000 miles of Roman roads provided the framework for the empire
Built during the republic and empire, a vast network of roads made moving goods and troops easier through all corners of the Roman world. Begun in 312 B.C., the Appian Way is perhaps the most famous Roman road of all. It first united Rome with Capua and then was extended south to the port city of Brundisium on the coast of the Adriatic.
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“Listen to your heart, sug. It don’t lie.”
Allyson Ford is fed-up with dating because, lately, it seems to be all about partying hardy, getting drunk, and getting laid. “There’s nothing but cavemen out there anymore.”
“Dating? Ha!” Steve McCallister barely escaped an encounter with one of the many cavewomen who constantly fill his college geology classes. Then, during a midnight run, his Eagle-Scout blood rises when he sees a damsel in distress.
Miracles of miracles, Allyson and Steve end up at an all-night diner, talking endlessly about everything from life, dreams, marriage, and relationships-witnessed and wanted. Just when Allyson thinks she’s ruined everything, Steve suddenly proposes an incredulous idea that they get married. “Will you change your mind about what you want in a relationship in six hours, six days, six years, or sixty? Have you honestly told me what you want?”
Allyson knows her answer. But what about love? Shouldn’t it come first? Are Steve and Allyson going about this love-thing totally backwards? Their friends and families think so.
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Trucking braces for post-vaccine world
Goods economy has nearly rebounded to pre-COVID 19 levels as freight is expected to continue to outpace the overall U.S. economy ‘for a few more quarters,’
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RED FURY REVOLT!
Something keeps drawing G. Julius Agricola to Britannia again and again… This is where his search begins… book one Red Fury…Revolt A. D. 60… Camulodunum! Londinium! Verulaneum! Three Roman cities smolder from the Iceni queen’s wrath, as she leads her warriors intent on destroying all things Roman–be it Roman temples, Roman villas, or entire families sympathetic to Rome. At stake is Suetonius Paulinus’s reputation. With only 80,000 legionaries, will he annihilate Boudica and her horde or will he suffer disgrace in Rome for losing–to a woman? Tormented with Rome’s expectations, Julius Agricola struggles to find Rhianna–Boudica’s daughter.
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Archaeologists discover more than 7,000 gold and silver pieces in Hungary
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered a treasure trove of ancient coins in Hungary after discovering more than 7,000 gold and silver pieces...
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FOR THE FAMILY!
My short story that goes with the novel Threatened Loyalties. This is the month for family holidays. I hope you do get together in person or by Zoom or FB but I hope your time together is blessed, brilliant and yummy. It wasn’t for Viciria though.
Viciria, known as the Witch to those who lived in Ancient Rome's seaport city- Herculaneum. What could have happened to such a sweet, innocent, loving girl that would change her into this severe matriarch? How far would she go to reclaim what belongs to her that Rome has allowed being taken from her?
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The tomb of Rome's first emperor is opening to tourists in 2021
The Mausoleum of Augustus will finally open to the public in March 2021, welcoming visitors into the resting place of Rome's first emperor.
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9 Ways to Increase Awesome Romance
Remember how committed you were in the beginning? Think about what you did to capture your spouse’s heart in the first place. Creative dates, laughing out loud, dressing up occasionally to go someplace awesome?
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Did a Roman Insurrection Anticipate the Capitol Breach by 2,000 Years?
A contentious election, a divided electorate, and chaos in a building dedicated to governance. This might sound like a very cursory description of last week’s Capitol breach but it would just as accurately describe a shocking series of events that took place in 100 B.C., during the Roman republic. As it turns out, the pandemic isn’t the only contemporary event with a counterpart in ancient Rome...
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USDOT awards over $41 million to help persons with disabilities, the Tennessee trucking community helps one who lost everything to the Christmas bombing, three truck drivers earn Highway Angel wings and more.
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Ancient Rome Love, and Romance Historical Fiction
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In 18 Wheeler, John’s truck has the ‘TAT’ emblem on his truck and he is a ‘TAT’ member. What he does is what 975,643 truckers are by reporting any sign of human trafficking going on on the highways. 2,625 calls have been made to the national hotline by these truckers. 694 cases have been generated by these truckers against trafficking. 1278 victims have been identified with the help of these truckers. They are the eyes and ears that are making a difference for these victims in America. God bless each one.
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What are you doing to help stop human trafficking?
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Woman's garden 'stepping stone' turns out to be an ancient Roman artifact
She had been using it as a stair to mount her horse. A seemingly dull marble slab is actually a rare ancient Roman engraving, a new analysis finds.
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Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference Passes Major Milestone
After a quarter-century of advocacy, AFTC has successfully shifted the legislative and regulatory landscape to ensure agriculture and food haulers have the tools..
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Dozens of army camps from Ancient Rome discovered
Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of 2,000-year-old army camps from Ancient Rome in Spain, according to a new study.
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FOR THE FAMILY!
My short story that goes with the novel Threatened Loyalties. This is the month for family holidays. I hope you do get together in person or by Zoom or FB but I hope your time together is blessed, brilliant and yummy. It wasn’t for Viciria though.
Viciria, known as the Witch to those who lived in Ancient Rome's seaport city- Herculaneum. What could have happened to such a sweet, innocent, loving girl that would change her into this severe matriarch? How far would she go to reclaim what belongs to her that Rome has allowed being taken from her?
https://zcu.io/9kbD
#jfridgley
#forthefamily
#awardwinningauthor
Why do we celebrate New Year on January 1?
It was Roman dictator Julius Caesar who reformed the calendar soon after coming to power in the late first century BCE. But even as the Julian calendar gained popularity...
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#ancientrome
RAGE continues the story of Julius Agricola lived Boudica’s Revolt in Red Fury Revolt and has been sent home… against his will. To say he is raging is to be modest. My task was to get him from his fury to become a sensible senator. It was not an easy task, let me tell you. I would have been pissed/upset if that had happened to me.
Calgacus also continue his story that…well… has his own rage to deal with.
So stay tuned, the true cover will be coming out in January 2021. And Julius will return Summer of 2021. (Publishing process begins…now.)
https://zcu.io/VGDG
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From all of us here at J.F RIDGLEY AUTHOR, we wish you a very safe and Happy New Year!
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Archaeologists Astounded by Iberian and Roman Armor and Weapon Find
The Romans were drawn to the site in 180 BC due to its abundance of water and its prime location for the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula...
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Like painting, writing is an art. Learned art. Learned by play, by rewrite, by frustration. However, it is what keeps us drawing and writing. An artist learns to mix colors, first possibly by wanting a blue, and then realizes it’s not right. So, they add white; it’s is nice but not right. However, if they add a touch of green…. Ahhhh perfect. A writer does the same.
First, it’s a story. They write it. Well, something isn’t right. So, they research the facts, opps. Nope not right, gotta change this or that like a title from ‘your excellency’ to ‘caesar’. Or that battle didn’t happen quite like that…change. Ahhhh now it’s right. Nope. The story works, the facts are right but…who wants to read this? No one. The characters are flat, dull. Too pale as the artists’ blue...
https://zcu.io/PC1e
Fast-food eatery discovered at Pompeii helps reveal favorite dishes of ancient Roman. A fast-food eatery at Pompeii has been excavated, helping reveal dishes that were popular for the citizens of the ancient Roman city wh...
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#roman
Butler County Salt Truck Driver Helps Lost Elderly Woman On Christmas
A Butler County salt truck driver helped an elderly woman during his Christmas shift, delivering her to safety.
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#usa
#christmas
Well, romance and love is not just in February/Valentines day, wanting to share your love is hopefully all year long and especially during December. But the FTC has a bit of advice to think about if you want to share your love…
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#usa
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and be sure to check out my page there
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From all of us here at JF RIDGLEY AUTHOR, we wish you a very Safe and Healthy Merry Christmas.
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From all of us here at JF RIDGLEY AUTHOR, we wish you a very Safe, Healthy, and Happy Holiday season.
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Has Jesus’ childhood home been discovered in Nazareth?
A U.K. archaeologist is shedding new light on a fascinating ancient site beneath a convent in Nazareth.
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#christmas
President Sets ‘Beautiful’ as the New Standard for Federal Buildings
US President, signed an executive order Monday intended to promote neo-classical architecture as the official style for federal buildings in Washington, DC
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Mausoleum of Rome's first emperor restored and ready to reopen
After decades of neglect, one of ancient Rome's most important monuments, the mausoleum of the first emperor Augustus, has been restored...
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Top Ten Celtic influences on Christmas traditions and roots
Borrowing from Irish Central, I have learned about how the Celtic people have influenced our Christmas ho Christmas has become so universal that we almost certainly forget its roots...
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(Red Fury Revolt: Book one of the Agricola series Kindle Edition)
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Mausoleum of Rome's First Emperor Restored and Ready to Reopen
After decades of neglect, one of ancient Rome's most important monuments, the mausoleum of the first emperor Augustus, has been restored and will reopen...
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Truckload Turnover Rises in Third Quarter
The annualized turnover rate at both large and small truckload carriers rose by double digit percentage points in the third quarter as the industry began bouncing back from a COVID-19 induced slump.
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“Listen to your heart, sug. It don’t lie.”
Allyson Ford is fed-up with dating because, lately, it seems to be all about partying hardy, getting drunk, and getting laid. “There’s nothing but cavemen out there anymore.”
“Dating? Ha!” Steve McCallister barely escaped an encounter with one of the many cavewomen who constantly fill his college geology classes. Then, during a midnight run, his Eagle-Scout blood rises when he sees a damsel in distress.
Miracles of miracles, Allyson and Steve end up at an all-night diner, talking endlessly about everything from life, dreams, marriage, and relationships-witnessed and wanted. Just when Allyson thinks she’s ruined everything, Steve suddenly proposes an incredulous idea that they get married. “Will you change your mind about what you want in a relationship in six hours, six days, six years, or sixty? Have you honestly told me what you want?”
Allyson knows her answer. But what about love? Shouldn’t it come first? Are Steve and Allyson going about this love-thing totally backwards? Their friends and families think so.
BUY HERE:
BOOK2READ: https://zcu.io/wNTQ
AMAZON: https://zcu.io/LmJa
RAGE continues the story of Julius Agricola lived Boudica’s Revolt in Red Fury Revolt and has been sent home… against his will. To say he is raging is to be modest. My task was to get him from his fury to become a sensible senator. It was not an easy task, let me tell you. I would have been pissed/upset if that had happened to me.
Calgacus also continue his story that…well… has his own rage to deal with.
So stay tuned, the true cover will be coming out in January 2021. And Julius will return Summer of 2021. (Publishing process begins…now.)
https://zcu.io/VGDG
#jfridgley
#awardwinningauthor
Here is the link to my latest blog post just in time for Christmas!
Check it out in the link below - Christmas And Saturnalia!
Have a great week and don't forget to purchase your gift books before the shipping deadline.
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Like painting, writing is an art. Learned art. Learned by play, by rewrite, by frustration. However, it is what keeps us drawing and writing. An artist learns to mix colors, first possibly by wanting a blue, and then realizes it’s not right. So, they add white; it’s is nice but not right. However, if they add a touch of green…. Ahhhh perfect. A writer does the same.
First, it’s a story. They write it. Well, something isn’t right. So, they research the facts, opps. Nope not right, gotta change this or that like a title from ‘your excellency’ to ‘caesar’. Or that battle didn’t happen quite like that…change. Ahhhh now it’s right. Nope. The story works, the facts are right but…who wants to read this? No one. The characters are flat, dull. Too pale as the artists’ blue...
https://zcu.io/PC1e
Relationship Advice For Couples Who Argue But Still Love Each Other
Expert relationship advice for couples who want to make it work. How to love each other well, even when you're mad.
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Truck parking capacity problem worsens for drivers
It will take federal leadership and funding to solve the truck parking capacity shortage. When truckers can’t find a place to park it’s a safety problem...
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Reading Ancient Roman Coins
In this article, CoinWeek ancient coin expert Mike Markowitz teaches collectors what they need to know in order to read ancient Roman coins.
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Police say missing children are in semi truck
A sheriff's office located in Nevada has issued an Amber Alert for two children thought to be transported in a semi truck...
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#truckdriver
#trucking
Like painting, writing is an art. Learned art. Learned by play, by rewrite, by frustration. However, it is what keeps us drawing and writing. An artist learns to mix colors, first possibly by wanting a blue, and then realizes it’s not right. So, they add white; it’s is nice but not right. However, if they add a touch of green…. Ahhhh perfect. A writer does the same.
First, it’s a story. They write it. Well, something isn’t right. So, they research the facts, opps. Nope not right, gotta change this or that like a title from ‘your excellency’ to ‘caesar’. Or that battle didn’t happen quite like that…change. Ahhhh now it’s right. Nope. The story works, the facts are right but…who wants to read this? No one. The characters are flat, dull. Too pale as the artists’ blue...
https://zcu.io/PC1e
ATA Calls for Prioritized Vaccine Access for Trucking Workforce
The American Trucking Associations called on policymakers to remember the trucking industry’s essential status as a national vaccine distribution strategy is being...
https://zcu.io/sAdC
#truckdriver
#trucker
Quarantine Date Ideas For When You Don't Know What To Do
Searching for some new quarantine date ideas? We've got you covered. Here are some creative ones that are 100% quarantine proof.
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Working With Slaves!
I do not condone slavery in any of its insults to humanity. But slavery is a fact of history and I, a writer of Ancient Rome, must deal with it. In fact, use it. It is a fact of life to, at least, to...
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• Angus&Robertson
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(RED FURY REBELLION) Our latest Historical Fiction book.
War of 69AD, emperors, senate, Scotland, Caledonia, Boresti, father & son, child abduction, father’s love rebellion…
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