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Tessa’s first Kentucky Derby

I don’t know if Tessa was trying to herd the horses or make them stop, but she sure got a kick out of watching the Kentucky Derby on TV. Though she did lose a bit of interest as long shot Rich Strike made a swift move on the rail to overtake the leaders. The handsome colt won,  paid $163.60 to win on a $2 bet! The major upset represented the first Derby attempt — and victory! — for the owner, trainer and jockey.

You can watch Tessa’s reaction in a Facebook video I posted here.

 

Consumer Tip No. 82: Buy now, pay dearly

In honor of my Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, my assistant Kay Coyte is writing for my newsletter and blog a series of consumer tips inspired by TV reporter Elizabeth Danniher. In a previous Consumer Tip, the Federal Trade Commission had issued an alert about...

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Consumer Tip No. 81: Follow the money

Consumer Tip No. 81: Follow the money

In honor of my Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, my assistant Kay Coyte is writing for my newsletter and blog a series of consumer tips inspired by TV reporter Elizabeth Danniher.   Those key words, "Follow the money," are most often associated with the...

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Consumer Tip No. 64: Taking advantage of the uniform

Consumer Tip No. 64: Taking advantage of the uniform

In honor of my Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, my assistant Kay Coyte is writing for my newsletter and blog a series of consumer tips inspired by TV reporter Elizabeth Danniher.   This Consumer Tip topic comes from Patricia, who writes: "Lucky me -- just...

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Is Being Negative Truly “Helpful”?

Is Being Negative Truly “Helpful”?

Robert Frost said there was something in nature that does not like a wall. I’m here to tell you there’s something in Amazon review readers that loves a negative review. There must be, because negative reviews attract “helpful” votes five, ten, even fifteen times more...

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15 Things You Can do to Help Authors

15 Things You Can do to Help Authors

15* things you can do to help authors you love who aren’t household names that won’t cost you a penny: 1. When you’re going to buy something on Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, go to your selected author’s website. Click on one of their books to take you to the...

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