As I write this, neither my city nor state is under official quarantine. The state's number of COVID-19 cases is less than fifty, with no deaths, and few hospitalizations. Obviously, I hope that number stays low. In the meantime, schools have switched over to distance-learning; restaurants have switched to drive-thru, take-out, and delivery only, and … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: March 22, 2020
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Goodreads Monday: Cosmos: Possible Worlds
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! Cosmos: Possible Worlds by … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Cosmos: Possible Worlds
Sunday Sum-Up: March 15, 2020
So. This has been a week. Social distancing is the name of the game to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It's not every day that everyone is encouraged to stay at home and read a book. Unfortunately, my job doesn't allow me to work from home, so I still have to go in. We've been … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: March 15, 2020
Goodreads Monday: Fingersmith
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! Fingersmith by Sarah … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: Fingersmith
Sunday Sum Up: March 8, 2020
It was my birthday week! I had a lovely, relaxing day that involved book shopping, dinner with friends, and cake. A lot of cake. I won't say there was too much cake, but there was definitely a lot of it. It was a great week for photos, too, with sunny days and clear skies, except … Continue reading Sunday Sum Up: March 8, 2020
Book Review: Circe
Circe by Madeline Miller Fantasy 393 pages Published in April 2018, by Little, Brown and Company Most readers know of the mythological witch, Circe, from her appearance in The Odyssey, in which she turns the wily Odysseus's men into swine before seducing Odysseus himself and keeping him on her island of Aiaia for a … Continue reading Book Review: Circe
Sunday Sum-Up: March 1, 2020
Quick update today. I was given yet another free camera at work. Sometimes, people will just drop things off because they don't know what to do with the camera gear they inherit. This time, it was an Olympus 35 SP rangefinder with a 42mm f/1.7 lens. These were made from the late 1960s to the … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: March 1, 2020
Book Review: A Murderous Relation
A Murderous Relation (Veronica Speedwell #5) by Deanna Raybourn Mystery/Historical Fiction 320 pages Expected publication March 10, 2020, by Berkley Veronica Speedwell and her partner in crime-solving have barely had a chance to rest after their last adventure when Lady Wellingtonia Beauclerk sends them a frantic message demanding that they return to London as … Continue reading Book Review: A Murderous Relation
Goodreads Monday: The Mirror and the Light
Goodreads Monday is a weekly meme where we randomly select a book from our Goodreads To Be Read list and share it with the world. It’s hosted by Lauren’s Page Turners, so be sure to link back to her site so that we can all see what everyone plans to read! The Mirror and … Continue reading Goodreads Monday: The Mirror and the Light
Sunday Sum-Up: February 23, 2020
Busy week! And one full of adulting. I had a dentist's appointment. I got the car's oil changed. I filed my taxes. Did laundry. Dusted and swept. All that boring stuff. I'm hoping this week brings less not-fun stuff. Like a day where I can sleep in. That would be great. Obligatory Mina Photo: On … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: February 23, 2020
