The days were lovely this week. The proper late spring weather with sun, moderate temperatures, and a bit of rain. This coming week, it will be over 100F, or at least in the 90s F, with plenty of humidity. I am vexed by this, dear reader. Vexed, I tell you. If I don't update you … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: June 12, 2022
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StoryGraph Saturday: The Witch and the Tsar
StoryGraph Saturday is a weekly thing where I randomly choose a book from my To Read pile on StoryGraph and show it off to both remind myself that it’s there and to show it to you in case you might find it interesting, too. The Witch and the Tsarby Olesya Salnikova GilmoreFantasy368 pagesExpected publication: September … Continue reading StoryGraph Saturday: The Witch and the Tsar
Sunday Sum-Up: June 5, 2022
It's always nice to have another day off, and thanks to Memorial Day here in the U.S., I had an extra day. So I slept in and did a lot of reading, writing, and drawing. And it was lovely and relaxing. On my regular day off, I went downtown-- to the art museum, the used … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: June 5, 2022
StoryGraph Saturday: The Embroidered Book
StoryGraph Saturday is a weekly thing where I randomly choose a book from my To Read pile on StoryGraph and show it off to both remind myself that it’s there and to show it to you in case you might find it interesting, too. The Embroidered Bookby Kate Heartfield672 pagesHistorical Fantasy From The StoryGraph: Brimming … Continue reading StoryGraph Saturday: The Embroidered Book
May Summary, June Preview
Another month has passed, and now we're almost halfway through 2022. Where does the time go? I'm going to turn around to do something, and suddenly it's going to be September. To be clear, I am not looking forward to Summer. But really, where does all the time go? What I Finished Reading in May: … Continue reading May Summary, June Preview
Sunday Sum-Up: May 29, 2022
It's been a bit of a dreary week around here. We had straight three days of rain, which isn't the most common type of weather around here, and while I appreciate a proper gloomy day, it gets less appreciable as puddles turn to ponds and you can't go anywhere without getting at least a bit … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: May 29, 2022
StoryGraph Saturday: The Art of Prophecy
StoryGraph Saturday is a weekly thing where I randomly choose a book from my To Read pile on StoryGraph and show it off to both remind myself that it’s there and to show it to you in case you might find it interesting, too. The Art of Prophecy (The War Arts Saga #1)Wesley ChuFantasy528 pagesExpected … Continue reading StoryGraph Saturday: The Art of Prophecy
Sunday Sum-Up: May 22, 2022
An odd week around here. It was hot for the first part of the week, and then it got cold-- so I had to run my air conditioner most of the day on Wednesday, and by Thursday night the radiators were back on. Oh, Nebraska. You do love your weird weather. The carpet layers finally … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: May 22, 2022
Sunday Sum-Up: May 15, 2022
Every now and then, I suffer from bouts of insomnia, and this week another one started up so I've been a bit muzzy-headed and sleepy. Cue the morning coffee and Diet Coke and the knowledge that one of these days I'll get through it and I'll be sleeping normally again. Until then, I just have … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: May 15, 2022
Sunday Sum-Up: May 8, 2022
Whoever stopped by and picked up some windy days: Thank you! The lack of wind is much appreciated. It came along with some rainy days, which we needed so thank you for that, too. In other news, it's been a busy but not busy week. Work has been hectic, but my days off were mostly … Continue reading Sunday Sum-Up: May 8, 2022
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