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It's been a busy month. I've got a couple of book reviews to post and a few books to read before the end of the month. I think I might only be able to get through two more books. Daughter started swim meets and I think that's what put me behind. Anyway, here's the March... Continue Reading →
Today, I have a guest post on Matthew Di Paoli, the author of the book Holliday. The book was an excellent read. I enjoyed how Di Paoli gave Doc Holliday an upbeat and long-lasting personality. A few days after I read the book, I was inspired to watch the 1993 movie Tombstone. It was a... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDo you remember life before the internet?View all responses Life before the internet was boring most the time, but that didn't mean it was bad. Being bored was a good thing, but we just didn't know it at the time. When I look back at my childhood, I remember writing stories and drawing... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable?View all responses I know what it means to have it all, but I don't actually know what "all" is. I think it's possible to have it all at different times. I mean, I would love to be young, energetic, have wealth, health,... Continue Reading →
If you know me, you'll know that I can't resist a beautiful leather notebook cover for my notebooks. I ordered this one for myself for Mother's Day. It's an A6 size in the No. 10 style (which is a button closure) in the Secret Garden line and in the color rose, a pretty brilliant pink.... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, husband and I went to pick up his bid and additional stuff for his marathon on Sunday. He'd been waiting for this moment so he was both nervous and excited. Early Sunday morning, around 4 am, we drove to the site where the marathon was starting. When husband went to the start line,... Continue Reading →
Title: HollidayAuthor: Matthew Di PaoliGenre: Historical Fiction; WesternBook Length: 283 Pages (print)Book Version Read: PaperbackYear Published: July 5, 2023 Date Started: May 12, 2024Date finished: May 17, 2024 This is a western story centered around the historical figure, Doc Holliday. Born John Henry Holliday, he was a dentist, a gambler, and gunslinger. He was a... Continue Reading →
Oldest daughter wanted some hot dog earlier in the week so husband and I went to Costco and got their famous hot dog and buns. I thought it would be cool to get a hot dog roller and bread toaster so I found this cute Oscar Mayer one on Amazon. It was not advertised to... Continue Reading →
Title: ImmortalAuthor: Josiah AkhtabGenre: Fantasy; VampireBook Length: 369 pages (print)Book Version Read: eBookYear Published: May 16, 2020 Date Started: May 6, 2024Date finished: May 13, 2024 This is a story about vampire hunters, Ellie and Brandon. They’re on the hunt for vampires who are out to take fresh blood. Vanguard is an immortal who’s very... Continue Reading →
Title: A Song of SilenceAuthor: Steve N LeeGenre: Historical Fiction; WarBook Length: 308 Pages (print)Book Version Read: ePubYear Published: May 14, 2024 Date Started: May 10, 2024Date finished: May 13, 2024 This story follows a Polish man running an orphanage during WWII, caught in the middle of the Nazi occupation. He’s stuck between keeping the... Continue Reading →
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