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A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky ChambersMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis story follows a tea monk named Sibling Dex and a sentient robot called Mosscap. Dex grew up with everything they could ever need, yet they feel compelled to leave their “perfect” life in search of a deeper purpose. Along the way, they... Continue Reading →
The second day of the new year, Husband, myself, and a friend went to see Gareth Emery at The Church Nightclub. I still can't believe we saw THE Gareth Emery. It feels almost surreal. We were right up near his station. He played a couple of familiar songs and ended the night with "Concrete Angel"... Continue Reading →
As many of you know, I have shared my love for stories through reviews for quite some time. To better serve the author community, I am officially expanding my professional offerings. Every story holds a unique spark, and my mission is to help yours find its flame. I believe that thoughtful, technical reviews are crucial... Continue Reading →
And just like that, the 2025 chapter is coming to an end. Before the clock strikes midnight, I'd like to share my six favorites from this year: 1. Book: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro I wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did. You can read my book review >>... Continue Reading →
Only a couple more days before the end of the year! I can't believe how fast this year flew by. This year, my reading goal was 60 books. I surpassed that with 63 books (although, Goodreads only tracked up to 62 books because the 63rd book didn't make it into their database in time for... Continue Reading →
Here are some highlights from our trip. It's food heavy. On our way there, we had a layover in Charlotte, ND. With a few hours to kill before our fight to Ft. Lauderdale, we grabbed lunch at a place called Carolina Pitt BBQ (at the airport). We tried hush puppies for the first time. They... Continue Reading →
Husband and I took a cruise earlier this month to celebrate our birthdays. We went on the Celebrity Reflection, which is the largest of the Celebrity ships. Celebrity is owned by Royal Caribbean and is supposed to be a bit classier. We really enjoyed this short vacation, but it went by too fast. To get... Continue Reading →
Title: Artificial TruthAuthor: J.M. LeeGenre: Sci-fiBook Length: Novel; 220 PagesFormat Read: eBookYear Published: December 1, 2025 Date Started: November 19, 2025Date finished: November 29, 2025 This story offers a unique take on artificial intelligence. There are four main characters: KC, Minju, Allen, and Junmo. KC is the intelligence behind the AI. He becomes ill and... Continue Reading →
I was really hoping to finish Inktober (in October) thinking that my youngest was now in college so I'd have more time to draw, but that wasn't so. I was still pretty busy, so was only able to get a few pieces done. Also, instead of adding gouache, I decided to simply sketch and then... Continue Reading →
Title: People Like ThemAuthor: Minka KentGenre: Psychological ThrillerBook Length: Short StoryFormat Read: eBookYear Published: July 25, 2023 Date Started: November 20, 2025Date finished: November 20, 2025 This story is told from multiple perspectives. A neighborhood HOA group gathers for dinner parties, and at every one of them, they secretly observe and gossip about the neighbors... Continue Reading →
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