Jeremiah Healy, R.I.P.

The first part of this is from Janet Rudolph's blog, Mystery Fanfare.

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Jeremiah Healy: R.I.P.

This is such sad news in a week of sad news. Mystery author Jerry Healy died last night.

From Sandy Balzo, his wife, via Mary Frisque at AIEP:  

"My heart breaks to send you all this news, especially by email. As you may know, Jerry has battled chronic severe depression for years, mostly controlled bymedication, but exacerbated by alcohol. Last night he took his own life. Jerry was the smartest, kindest man I've ever met, and I thought we'd continue to grow old together. His demons had other plans. Please keep Jerry in your heart, as you all were in his."

- See more at: http://mysteryreadersinc.blogspot.com/2014/08/jerry-healy-rip.html#sthash.2jlWlyZF.dpuf

I met Jeremiah Healy thirteen or fourteen years ago when he appeared for me at the Lee County Reading Festival. At the time, he and Nancy Pickard agreed to appear because they were good friends. The correspondence between the two, when they copied me, was so funny. Nancy later had to back out because of her mother's health. But, I'll remember Jeremiah in the convertible he drove down to Florida.

Rest in Peace. It's so sad to see what depression does to people, and the tragedy of suicide. I'm so, so sorry.

Celtic Thunder Mythology - 'Turning Away'

I should call this blog Celtic Thunder, All the Time. One of my favorite songs. The 2013 tour starts in about 6 weeks. Looking forward to seeing them at 3 shows this year.

Celtic Thunder's "Song for the Mira"

My favorite song from "Voyage," "Song for the Mira."

Damian McGinty - Falling Slowly

Damian McGinty - Falling Slowly

Celtic Thunder "Down Under"

Celtic Thunder's Australian Tour - Feb. 2012

Merry Christmas from Celtic Thunder - 2011

Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups (12 oz pkg) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz0 can Eagle Brand Condensed Milk, divided
2 tsps. vanilla extract
6 oz white confectioners coating or 1 cup (6 oz) premium white chocolate chips
1 tbsp peppermint extract  (Mom used mint)
Green or red food coloring (optional)

Directions -

Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with wax paper or foil
Melt chocolate chips with 1 cup sweetened condensed milk in heavy saucepan over low heat; add vanilla. Spread half the mixture into prepared pan; chill 10 minutes or until firm. Hold remaining chocolate mixture at room temperature.

Melt white confectioners' coating/white chocolate chips with remaining sweetended condensed milk in heavy saucepan over low heat (mixture will be thick). Add peppermint or mint extract and food coloring, if desired. Spread on chilled chocolate layer; chill an additional 10 minutes or until firm.

Spread reserved chocolate mixture on mint layer. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Remove from pan by liftin edges of wax paper; peel off paper. Cut into squares.

From Taste of Home (And Mom)