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Inspiration from My Beagle and Life Journeys
To be honest, I never expected my blog to be a world changer, more like a blip in this vast plane where wanderers might be inspired to pick up a book after reading a review, or making someone smile with my beagle antics posts, or feeling less alone in their chronic pain journey once they… Continue reading
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Book review: The Clergyman’s Wife: A Pride & Prejudice Novel by Molly Greeley
Greeley’s debut novel is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library through the Libby App. The audiobook is smoothly narrated by Susie Riddell, who maintains a consistent lyrical tone throughout, effectively matching the author’s writing style. Continue reading
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DMV Etiquette: The Importance of Compassion
At my local DMV office, they don’t open the doors fully; instead, they have a section of seats outside the accordion doors, and it’s like a game of musical chairs, without the music—the elimination is the person who gets called to the DMV counter. And just like musical chairs, there aren’t enough chairs for everyone.… Continue reading
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Early Mornings and Beagle Adventures
Considering my day started at 3am when my beagle asked for the door, I would say, no, not so much. Continue reading
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Book review: The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner
Jenner’s tribute to Jane Austen in her debut novel is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, or audiobook formats as well as at your local library through the Libby App. The audiobook is brilliantly narrated by Richard Armitage, who creates individual voices for each character, flawlessly bringing them to life and showcasing their emotions,… Continue reading
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The Small But Mighty Compsognathus: A Study in Dinosaurs
He may not be fierce or tall, but I’d bring back the compsognathus. Yes, the bipedal, carnivorous, theopod the size of a chicken, that’s the one. Why, because he looks defenseless, and bird-like and sweet, and I know he’s not. The fact that this little creature has been the most studied of dinosaurs by great… Continue reading
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Book review: Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Dan Brown’s book, initially published in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle editions in 2000, became available as an audiobook in April 2024. The audiobook is narrated by Richard Poe, who brings the characters to life brilliantly in this fast-paced, science vs. religion-themed mystery thriller of a treasure hunt. Continue reading
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Beyond the Plane Ticket: Embracing Memories
No plane ticket No Visiting Hours Admission is one-way onlyWhere I want to goHeaven So Far Away Too Far AwayOut of ReachBared to Me And I Miss YouI want to get on that PlaneSee Your Face, that bright smile Say Hi to the grand-dads and granniesHug you all and give you all the latest newsLaugh,… Continue reading
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Book Review: Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life by Gary John Bishop
This personal development title is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook formats, as well as at your local library through the Libby App. The audiobook is narrated by the author, his Scottish accent adding nuance to the material, somehow making it resonate more deeply with listeners without requiring any emphasis. Continue reading
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Why My Nicknames Are Anything but Unique
It’s a boring story, honestly. I mean, with a name like Roxanna, you can guess my nicknames: Rox and Roxie, simply shorter versions of my name. Continue reading
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