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Unimagimable!
What would your life be like without music? There is only one word to describe a life without music: dreadful! Continue reading
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Book Review: Lost Roses Lilac Girls #2 by Martha Hall Kelly
Kelly’s prequel to Lilac Girls tells the story of Eliza Ferriday, a New York socialite travelling to St. Petersburg with her friend Sofya, when she becomes aware that war is imminent and returns to the States, but feels guilty to leave her friend and her family behind. Sofya Streshnayva, a cousin of the Romanov reigning… Continue reading
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Grandma’s Recipe Gone Horribly Wrong
Okay, well, this is embarrassing. When I tried to bake my grandma’s homemade bread this winter, I didn’t consider the fact that switching to almond milk from cow’s milk would have a significant impact on the recipe. Boy, how wrong was I. The bread dough didn’t rise properly, nor did it bake correctly, so I Continue reading
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Overcoming Fear of Judgment and Reconnecting with my Passions
When I think about it, I would say to be myself and not care what people think. Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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 Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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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 Continue reading
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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.… Continue reading
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