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Review: The Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner

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August 21, 2023

The BreakawayThe Breakaway by Jennifer Weiner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

From my stationary bike, I felt a part of this story. It inspired me to hope that maybe I would find my way to getting a real bicycle that would work out here in the dirt road backcountry I find myself a part of.

This seems a gentle beach story at first. But soon, a person can see there are many subjects brought up from the character’s point of view. A person needs to see all the layers of the story involved. Some may not agree with the views presented, but grab what you may and enjoy what you can. Mostly enjoy this young woman’s life and journey as she finds her way to adulthood.

I was lucky to be able to read this Kindle edition through NetGalley. Thank you.

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Review: My Alien Life by J. Martain

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August 20, 2023

My Alien LifeMy Alien Life by J. Martain
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I don’t know how I heard of this book. It’s been sitting in my currently-reading list on GoodReads for quite a while. I think I loved the title. But it wasn’t what I thought. I finished my last read and was still awake, so I started this. Before I knew it, this book was gone. Oh! Oops! I didn’t realize it was just a novella or short story.

Something about this story reminded me of Where the Crawdads Sing. But I guess it was because of being raised a little differently than the norm.

I liked it because it made me think of my grandmothers and wish I had spent more time with them. But other than that, it was too short. I wanted to know what happened next. But that seems to be a standard complaint of mine. All books and stories are too short!

Anyway, this is it if you’re looking for something short and sweet.

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Stream of Consciousness Saturday, First Three Words

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August 19, 2023

Per Linda:

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “the first 3 words of the first full sentence.” Okay, follow me here. This is what I want you to do: 1. Grab the closest book to you when you sit down to write your post. 2. Open it to a random page. 3. Locate the first complete sentence on that page. 4. Use the first three words of that sentence to start your post, then take it from there–write whatever comes to mind. That’s it! Have fun!

Page 46, #369

Memory is necessary… Duh!

Most of the easy to grab books from my recliner are knitting or crochet ones. Or writing. This book was part of the inspiration for last year’s NaNoWriMo. Pensées, French for Reflexions. The book is dry but there are pearls of wisdom along with some biased thoughts education and reason can overcome.

By the way, the full quote is: Memory is necessary for all the operations of reason. So much better than: To create an airy grid texture, crochet using the TSS into the back bump of the Return Row (see chapter Stitch Bars, picture E, No. 5).

Although, come to think of it: To create an… Leaves lots to a far different blog entry.

End of stream. Duo and crochet are calling.

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Review: Fairy Tale by Stephen King

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August 18, 2023

Fairy TaleFairy Tale by Stephen King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Stephen King (Author, Narrator), Seth Numrich (Narrator), made this a story I didn’t want to end. It was difficult to put it down, even at four o’clock in the morning!

Just to let you know, I don’t like scary. Not books or shows. Sure, I like my Walking Dead, but the scary isn’t the zombies; it is other humans who think they know what everyone should want.

The other thing I don’t like is one more rewritten fairy tale. Ugh! But this isn’t. The fairy tale references are more a way for the reader to relate to what is going on for the main character, Charlie Reade. More than 40% of the book is about getting to know this young teen. You grow to love him and feel for him.

Please read the blurb here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6…

By the way, I was lucky to pick this up from Libby Audio. The narrator is so fabulous at all his voices, and I never felt he was demeaning to the characters he played, even though a few characters were horrible beings.

This wasn’t scary. Let me say that again. It is a little thrilling as you watch the adventure unfold, but not in a horror film way.

I hope you get the chance to read this or give it a listen (preferred). Enjoy!

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Flooding and Lightning

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August 17, 2023

We’re gonna need a bigger

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One-Liner Wednesday

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August 16, 2023

A part of Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday
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Facebook Wisdom

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August 15, 2023

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Making Monday

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August 14, 2023

I am in the middle of so many projects right now that I thought I’d dedicate this one to a want to make. A Fingerknit hat!

I’d also like to make a shawl, poncho, or cape for my witch costume.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXQ5zw_mSRM&ab_channel=TiaBjourneywithme

I have two pairs of knitted socks nearly finished. And a Tunisian Crocheted afghan is in the works. But I will need a couple more pieces for my costume at my daughter’s costume wedding reception. So I am putting my ideas here so I won’t lose them.

Okay, I guess I should share the pics of what’s been done so far. All this needs to be done by the first week in October.

Remember the Hiya-Hiya Flyer pair of socks? I decided to put them on a long Chiaogoo Red Lace 60″ US 1 needle. I need to finish the foot and then the toe.

These are going to someone with small feet. I’m finding I don’t like doing cuff up socks.
These are Toe-up Two At A Time Sneaker Socks. I’m working on the arch section now.
This is the center section of the Tunisian Crochet Afghan. Notice how this stitch curls. I have to weigh it down with the mouse and the remote. But I like how fabrickie it looks. When I’m done I’ll do an edging to de-curl.

Here is one of the outer panels of the Tunisian Crochet Afghan. It is almost as long as I want it. It’s so long I can’t capture it in a close-up anymore.

Because of the curl, I roll the project up against the curl and store like this.

I know I have a couple other projects but these are the ones I’m trying to concentrate on.

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Review: A Witch in Wolf Wood: The Complete Series Books 1-5 by Lindsay Buroker

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August 13, 2023

A Witch in Wolf Wood: The Complete Series Books 1-5A Witch in Wolf Wood: The Complete Series Books 1-5 by Lindsay Buroker
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a refreshingly fun read. First, it is only $.99 for the whole book bundle. I listened to text-to-speech. If you need to see what pulled me to read it:

Bookish introvert Morgen Keller never thought she would have a midlife crisis. That was before her husband divorced her, her boss let her go, and her grandmother died.

Forty wasn’t supposed to look like this.

When Morgen inherits Grandma’s old farmhouse in the small town of Bellrock, Washington, it could be a chance for a fresh start.

There are just a few problems…

A fearsome werewolf has claimed the property for himself, Grandma didn’t die of natural causes, and, oh, she was a witch.

Embroiled in a mystery, and heir to powers she knew nothing about, Morgen must turn to the only person who might be able to help: the werewolf who threatened to rip her throat out for trespassing.

This isn’t the fresh start on life that Morgen had in mind.

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Lindsay Buroker has become a new favorite author. She doesn’t take herself too seriously. There were times in the book when she made the main character laugh at the author. I laughed out loud and woke my husband. Sorry.

I’d love to meet up with the characters later. I’d love to watch how the story unfolds after the end.

Meanwhile, I have picked up a couple of other book deals by the author to read in the future. I can hardly wait.

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Stream of Consciousness Saturday, Envelope

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August 12, 2023

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


Early in the morning and late in the evening smoke envelopes our Valley. The visibility is about 2 miles. Two fires in Oregon are still blazing. Thankfully they aren’t near us. I feel sorry for those in the vicinity of the Bedrock fire, Eugene, I think, and the Flat fire in Brookings. I hope those citizens are feeling okay.

I wish for my friends there, to be enveloped in love, good health, and hugs.

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