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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 →
Daily writing promptWhat's the oldest things you're wearing today?View all responses The oldest thing I'm wearing today (and pretty much everyday) are my wedding rings. However, they are not the original rings. The first set of rings I wore were sold only a few years after husband and I got married. We sold everything of... Continue Reading →
Title: Flat WaterAuthor: Jeremy BroylesGenre: Fiction; LiteraryBook Length: 215 Pages (print)Book Version Read: PaperbackYear Published: September 5, 2023 Date Started: May 6, 2024Date finished: May 10, 2024 This eloquent story tells the story of Monty Marinnis, a man haunted by the tragic loss of his brother in a shark attack while surfing during their childhood.... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat public figure do you disagree with the most?View all responses There's no public figure in particular that I agree with. I tend to do a lot of research before I believe in something, and I tend to look at multiple resources as well.
Daily writing promptWhat was the last live performance you saw?View all responses The last live performance I went to was a Goo Goo Dolls' concert in August 2023. I had always wanted to see them live in the 90's but I was a poor college student and couldn't afford it. Plus, I was too busy... Continue Reading →
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