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ArtemisArtemis by Andy Weir
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Sadly, Artemis wasn’t nearly as fun and exciting as Andy Weir’s other space books. Still, it was a bit of a romp on the moon. Since the main character in this book was a feisty female, the narrator was Rosario Dawson. I think she did an excellent job acting out the parts.

We have a lot of books about naughty women. Let’s have serious women! None of Mr. Weir’s male characters would have acted like that. Sure, they had faults, but they were about the science. I am glad we are a step up from the madonna-whore-naive-giggling girl, but not much.

So, no. You tried. But still don’t get it. In fact, I doubt men would want a woman who got into that much trouble in their lives, much less protecting the moon people. WHY?!

By the way, I read/listened to this on Audible.

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Divine Justice (Divine Trilogy, #2)Divine Justice by Cheryl Kaye Tardif
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series. I started the first a few years ago. But this book had me remembering the first part of the story.

Though it was a thrilling adventure, I had a hard time with the back-and-forth between times. I think it was because I had to read using Kindle text-to-speech. Maybe if you have the visual cue of dates or years at the beginning of the chapter, you don’t get lost?

I wish there were a bit more of a paranormal feel rather than feeling like a regular whodunit police mystery. But I can imagine the mystery people not wanting any paranormal. I guess you can’t please everyone.

Since I already have book three in my Kindle, I will move on to see how this series ends.

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A part of Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday

I hate making decisions.

Pixie

Chin-length bon

Keep long add bangs

I have reasons to like and hate for each.

Yeah, no.

You with the Sad Eyes: A MemoirYou with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir by Christina Applegate
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How do you review a life? That’s how I feel when I report on an autobiography. Christina Applegate has lived a complicated life, with goals met and enjoyed, and others missed. or regretted. And it continues.

The author did her own reading. I always appreciate that. One could hear her angst, fears, or sadness in her voice. I have to admit it brought up my own empathetic emotions for her. Maybe I should warn you to bring Kleenex?

While she has had the dream jobs, much of her life has been the pits. And now, as she lives with MS, she has a podcast offering support for others. I think her love for others shows through everything.

Libby loaned this audiobook. Thank you!

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and BeyondHow to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond by Cesar Millan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As much as I want to love this book and Cesar’s teachings, his methods do not sink into my head or my dog’s. I’ll keep trying. I love my Milo.

The other reason this audiobook didn’t work for me was that it was directed to newly adopted puppies. My guy is now an adolescent. Maybe when we can get him neutered, it will calm him a bit. He is quite trainable. He loves his treats and does many tricks. By the way, the book isn’t read by Cesar but rather John H. Mayer. I was disappointed not to hear Mr. Millan.

This copy came from Libby. I think I need a book on correcting behavior instead. There are a lot of other books I need to read to get the perfect behavior for an already perfect pup. 🙂

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Judge StoneJudge Stone by Viola Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Viola Davis reads this collaborative thriller, joining James Patterson’s genius. Ms. Davis’s voice is made for storytelling.

At first, I wasn’t sure I’d like the book. I can’t remember why, but as I got to know all the characters I was in til the ending.

Libby loaned this audio book. Give it a try. I think you’ll like it!

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Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “neat.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy!

Neat as a pin upon the head  where a thousand angels dance. Impossible concepts.

All my life, messy was my other middle name. The actual middle name implied the perfection planned for me.

Desk cleaning day in grade school had me in utter devastating humiliation.

In highschool was the locker cleanup day.

My bedroom was a disaster until the cat peed on my clothes. No longer did my mother have to scream at me. I never let my clothes drift to the floor. Hamper or closet or chest of drawers. The clothes solution stuck. But eek, the rest still shames me daily.

I finally get control of one aspect when ‘life’ happens and throws a wrench in schedule and neatness. And who left that tool out here to trip over?

Grief, then TV guy, messed up all my regulated plans for self improvement, just as I got ready to tighten the schedule for house improvement, so now the swinging the pendulum is working to get me on track.

Not for perfection but enjoying passions fully while aiming to stay healthy.

Neat may never happen. ADHD keeps life moving.

Adding yoga and meditation. At least I’ll feel more peaceful about it.


Dragon #1 2/3 done. I love how well this DP is lining up without much from the straightening tool.

This started out a Finishing Friday blog. With many distractions this week, very little got done. But Milo ‘champion barker at TV guy’ decided to show up for fun.

You wanna play Blue Bunny?
Please?
How about you, Mom?
Nevermind, Blue Bunny, I still love you!
Do you mind?
Mom, I’m sorry, you need a dog.

Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!: My Memoir - The instant #1 Sunday Times Bestselling MemoirKids, Wait Till You Hear This!: My Memoir – The instant #1 Sunday Times Bestselling Memoir by Liza Minnelli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Here is a memoir worth listening to. Liza Minnelli tells her story of over 80 years on this earth. In her own voice. It was fascinating.

I’ve never been her greatest fan, but since the book, my respect has deepened to the point I want to go find everything she ever did and enjoy it with new eyes and ears.

Libby supplied this audiobook. Enjoy.

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A part of Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday.

“Nothing is impossible: the word it self says. “I’m possible!”
-Audrey Hepburn

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