Pretty Peony Blog
I'm really excited to be sharing additional information on a book I read and enjoyed. You can read my review here. Keeping Pepper is a great book to read anywhere and anytime. It gives you a warm feeling but it also gives you a bit of excitement. I would not recommend it if I didn't... Continue Reading →
Title: Leading with VulnerabilityAuthor: Jacob MorganGenre: Nonfiction; Self-helpBook Length: 261 pages (print)Book Type: PDFYear Published: October 2, 2023 Date Started: January 2, 2024Date finished: January 5, 2024 This book focuses on using vulnerability to manage/lead in the workplace. As a leader (CEO, manager, etc.), it’s important to understand your employees and co-workers in order to... Continue Reading →
Title: Keeping PepperAuthor: Scott BrodyGenre: Fiction, Mystery DetectiveBook Length: 248 pages (print)Book Type: eBookYear Published: September 25, 2023 Date Started: December 29, 2023Date finished: January 2, 2024 This story is about an older man named Pepper who lives in a nursing home. His friends come by and take him on a road trip without letting... Continue Reading →
Title: The Starless SeaAuthor: Erin MorgensternGenre: FantasyBook Length: NovelBook Type: eBookYear Published: November 5, 2019 Date Started: December 10, 2023Date finished: December 19, 2023 I first read the audio of this book over the summer but wasn’t able to finish it. I found the audio difficult to follow. I decided to read the ebook and... Continue Reading →
Title: Journey to BethlehemDirector: Adam AndersGenre: Live-action Christmas MusicalDate Released: November 10, 2023Date Watched: November 29, 2023Rating (1-didn’t like; 5-excellent): 5 I went in watching this movie not knowing that it was a musical and was pleasantly surprised. I only figured out it was a musical when Mary began singing along with her sisters. The... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhen are you most happy?View all responses I'm most happy when I can read, paint, and do other art things. However, my happiness hinges on the well-being and happiness of my family. There was a time when I didn't have what I have now, so I don't take it for granted.
A gouache painting I made for one of my nieces who loves to paint. Here's the video process of me painting if you'd like to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF6TBBRdTQk
Title: Leadership StylesAuthor: Paul B. ThorntonGenre: Nonfiction; Self-helpBook Length: 82 Pages (print version)Book Type: eBookYear Published: January 18, 2023 Date Started: December 13, 2023Date finished: December 14, 2023 The three D’s of leadership: directing, discussing, and delegating, are steps to achieving the outcome you want as a leader in the workforce as well as in... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptList your top 5 grocery store items.View all responses Decided to watercolor my top 5 items.
Title: The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesDirector: Francis LawrenceGenre: DystopianDate Released: November 17, 2023Date Watched: November 18, 2023Rating (1-didn't like; 5-excellent): 4.5 The movie wasn’t bad. I liked it more than I anticipated but I still think there was a lot that could have been better. Tom Blyth, the guy who played the main character... Continue Reading →
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