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Here you will find the latest updates of my ongoing projects be it writing, knitting, crocheting, canning, or whatever else I have going on and a recipe or two.

Book Review: Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers where nothing is as it seems, the twist is so illogical it’s laughable. The characters are unreliable and impossible to connect with; this one is for you. At least listen to the audiobook and enjoy Richard Armitage’s voice as he reads one of the main POVs and Tuppence…
The Power of Words from our Childhood

What’s your favorite word? There are so many words on the planet, it’s impossible to choose only one. Asking an author to play favourites with her darlings is something out of a nightmare. Though, I must admit a word I’ve loved ever since I was a child has to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. It’s impossible not to…
Family Night Out!

What are you doing this evening? Tonight, I am spending time with my family to belatedly celebrate the birthdays of my mother-in-law, daughter, and son-in-law. We planned a dinner at a restaurant, and I’m happy I can join in the fun.
Book Review: The Mirror The Lost Bride Trilogy #2 by Nora Roberts

Roberts’ continuation of the Lost Bride Trilogy, published November 19th, 2024, picks up where the first book left off; therefore, this is not a standalone read. Roberts’ Lost Bride series is available on Amazon in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, audiobook formats, at your local library or through the Libby App. The audiobook is narrated by Brittany…
Dreams of freedom

Describe your ideal week. From the dictionary:adjectiveadjective: ideal1. satisfying one’s conception of what is perfect; most suitable. 2. existing only in the imagination; desirable or perfect but not likely to become a reality. Considering nothing in my life is perfect or desirable, because let’s face it, I wouldn’t wish the chronic pain of my migraines on anyone. Therefore, the…
Book Review: Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald

Grunwald brings the magical element of Stonehenge to New York’s Grand Central Station in the Manhattanhenge phenomenon when the sunrise or sunset perfectly aligns with the east-west streets of Manhattan, creating a stunning visual effect as the sun peeks between the skyscrapers, an event occurring twice a year, close to the winter and summer solstices.…