September really showed off the fact that it's both in summer and in fall. It started out hot and dry, and then, almost overnight, the weather cooled off and became positively autumnal. The trees started turning colors and the nights have been crisp and cool but not yet freezing. So far, October has been wonderful, … Continue reading September Summary, October Preview
Walking Through the Woods
We don't have much in the way of woods around here, really. There is a stretch of wooded area just outside the city that serves as a park and watershed. It is lightly maintained, with volunteers who come through to make sure the trails are clear and cut up any trees that have fallen across … Continue reading Walking Through the Woods
Sunday Sum-Up: October 2, 2022
Another week of "the best-laid plans" going awry. I made plans. Lots of plans. And... most of them didn't happen because things came up instead. Like a lengthier-than-expected car repair that unexpectedly left me at a shopping area that doesn't have much in the way of shopping (at least not shopping I'm interested in) for … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: October 2, 2022
Sunday Sum-Up: September 25, 2022
After one last summery blast (it reached 103°F on Tuesday), Fall weather has finally arrived! Wednesday morning brought a cold front, which gave us some lovely cool temperatures and much-needed rain. We had a couple of days of gloomy weather, which I loved. Cloudy days are some of my favorite days, especially when it involves … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: September 25, 2022
StoryGraph Saturday: White as Snow
StoryGraph Saturday is a weekly thing where I randomly choose a book from my To Read pile on StoryGraph and show it off to remind me that it’s there and to show it to you in case you find it interesting, too. White as Snowby Tanith LeeFantasy320 pagesPublished December, 2001 From The StoryGraph: Once upon … Continue reading StoryGraph Saturday: White as Snow
Sunday Sum-Up: September 18, 2022
Summer is making its last gasp around here. It's been hot and dry, making last weekend's cool and gloomy day a too-small taste of Fall. We're supposed to get another few hot days before the temperature drops again, hopefully for the season. I'm done with the hot weather. I was done with the hot weather … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: September 18, 2022
StoryGraph Saturday: Braking Day
StoryGraph Saturday is a weekly thing where I randomly choose a book from my To Read pile on StoryGraph and show it off to remind me that it’s there and to show it to you in case you find it interesting, too. Braking Dayby Adam OyebanjiScience Fiction368 pagesPublished April 2022 From The StoryGraph: On a … Continue reading StoryGraph Saturday: Braking Day
Photos on a Rainy Day
We had our first truly autumnal day a couple of days ago. The day's high was around 60°F, and it rained most of the morning, which we definitely needed. It was cloudy most of the afternoon, and the sun didn't come out until late in the day. Of course I took advantage of having the … Continue reading Photos on a Rainy Day
Sunday Sum-Up: September 11, 2022
I had a relaxing time of it last week, thanks in part to the Labor Day holiday last Monday here in the US and an overall quiet week both at work and home. I did have the usual problem of forgetting which day it was when I went back to work on Tuesday. This was … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: September 11, 2022
Book Review: Killers of a Certain Age
Killers of a Certain Ageby Deanna RaybournMystery/Thriller368 pagesPublished September 6, 2022 by Berkley Billie, Mary Alice, Helen, and Natalie have been elite assassins for the past forty years, working for a clandestine company known as The Museum, an extra-governmental organization devoted to making the world a better place by eliminating bad people-- Nazis at the … Continue reading Book Review: Killers of a Certain Age
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