Archive for June, 2024


Review: The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich

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June 30, 2024

The Recovery Agent (Gabriella Rose, #1)The Recovery Agent by Janet Evanovich
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another fun road trip read (listen).

Lorelei King (Reader) gave Janet Evanovich’s usual fun writing a reality that might not be present as eyes scan a page. She has that acting ability to give each character a different voice. The listener doesn’t get lost between the many people in the book.

I have read other fun books by Janet Evanovich, so I was open to this new character, Gabriella Rose. The adventure was tense yet light and humorous for our ride. We were cracking up as we enjoyed the forest or water scenes we passed in real life—the best combination for a long drive.

Now that I’ve read/heard the first book, I will seek out book two and maybe go back and reread the Stephanie Plum books.

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Stream of Consciousness Saturday, Chicken or Egg

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June 29, 2024

Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “chicken or egg.” Use the “which came first” conundrum in your post, whether about the chicken and the egg or about a real-life situation that fits the question. Or just talk about chickens and eggs! Enjoy!

Found on Facebook just yesterday by our personal astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Like he knew the prompt for SoCS.

There are so many times in life that you wonder what came first the pain or the fear. Sometimes the very thing you fear brings the pain you most dread. Worried about stepping on glass you bump your head. Ya know what I mean? The thing you were alerted to had you blind to something you never thought of.

We’ve just finished bingeing Cesar Milan’s show on Disney. I’m trying to train myself to get ready for my new fur baby when the time comes. Cesar sees many people who have been traumatized by dog bites. And those animals were traumatized by past people. Now the new pet and parent have to overcome their fears and learn to trust each other.

The lesson is to control yourself in the moment. Be present. Trust you’ll know what to do.

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Review: Dead Beat by Jim Butcher

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June 28, 2024

Dead Beat (The Dresden Files, #7)Dead Beat by Jim Butcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Aren’t long road trips the best? I just got back from a lovely long ride. Listening to music can make one hoarse, but a good story can help the time go quickly. My friend and I got to listen to this charmer on our trip. She had started reading (listening) before she picked me up. But two things made it easy for me to start listening in the middle of the story without feeling lost. I have read other Dresden File books, and, well, who doesn’t love Spike to read a story to them? Yes, James Marsters was the narrator.

I think my biggest problem with Dresden Files is the misogynistic attitudes that were less apparent in decades past but now spoil the story. Other than those issues, it is fun to watch our hero go from bad to worse situations and know his Columbo-type personality will get him by.

Even though I started in the middle, I felt I heard enough that I didn’t need to go back and check out the book to reread it. I might want to start the series again, though. Each book is a fun adventure to get lost in.

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At Home

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June 27, 2024

Look what got here while I was gone:

An Enya. A nice case. Strings and tuner in the zipper pocket.
This is so much smaller than my Memorex but has great sound. It is matt black but doesn’t look at all black in the picture. A nice strap came with.
There was a box but I have shared and enjoyed a few.

I’m so glad to be home! So happy to be with my hubby. Glad to get back into my little routine. But I really miss my new friends. Including Mia and Hermione.

Mia was sweet but not feeling well, what with allergies and age against her.
Hermione is such a love I threatened to kidnap her. She’s still with her family. Don’t worry.
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One-Liner Wednesday, For Reals!

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June 26, 2024

A part of Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday

I enjoyed the heck out of my five laps last night.

It was way too cold and I was way too tired for more.
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More Pics From Funko

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June 25, 2024

Funko is a fun little store with bobblehead type characters of everyone, animated or real. Besides Sailor Moon from yesterday, here are others I enjoyed.

Apparently, the store used to be bigger and it’s undergoing a renovation. 

My friends had Funkos made of themselves . I would have but for $$ . Sadly you can’t order the personalized ones on their website. Funko

I’ve had fun on this adventure. Even the peopling parts were fun.

But I’m looking forward to my own bed and fam.

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One-Liner Wednesday

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June 24, 2024

Funko

I was there!
Part of Linda’s One-Liner Wednesday

Btw, anyone notice I had no idea what day of the week it is?

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Finished, umm, Sunday?

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June 23, 2024

Yay! I got these done in time for the birthday party last night. And, I’m told, they fit!

I have more pics of my travels but no time.

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Stream of Consciousness Saturday, Water

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June 22, 2024

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

My favorite word. Except on long drives is water. I’ve taken more pics of the stuff than anything else while on this adventure.

Tide in. With cranes.
People ferry. And cranes of a different sort.

And then from the ferry to Seattle:

Not just a Grey’s Anatomy prop!

I love when you can taste the water in the air. Sea breeze saltiness. Ummm. Water.

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It’s Real!

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June 21, 2024

Not a Grey’s Anatomy myth!

Got to take a ferry to Seattle. Space Needle! No, I didn’t get to go in. But I enjoyed the view!

I’ll share the beach walk for tomorrow as well, there’s a secret to keep until then.

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