Barbie Perkins-Cooper, Author

Living Life in the Country As A Writer, Photographer


Dearest Readers: Have you missed me? I’ve certainly missed writing. Please allow me to explain. Most of you who read my blog understand that I am a writer, photographer and singer. Since February 14 — Yes, Valentine’s Day — I have been extremely quiet. My quietness started on February 12, when my husband acquired a …

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From McKenzie News Service PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (long and short version provided) View this press release online with photos : http://mckenzienewsservice.com/news/Jade-Mountain/Valentines-Day.htm (View PDF Version) Event Date: Through April 15th, 2015 Valentine’s Day at Jade Mountain Resort, Saint Lucia: All-Inclusive Total Romance Package Jade Mountain Resort View Larger Image Saint Lucia, February 4, …

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Today, February 14, 2013 is Valentine’s Day. Reportedly, Valentine’s Day began when ‘a French man by the name of Charles, the Duke of Orleans wrote the first Valentine after he was captured during a battle in 1415.’ There are many beliefs about the importance of Valentine’s Day…how the Romans celebrated a festival on February 15…An additional …

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