There is some good in the world and it's worth fighting for. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Two Towers Remember my book challenge for 2019? My goal was to read 20 books last year. I came so close with 19 in total. It's looking like my vacations this year could be house bound so I decided to…Read more The Books of 2019
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Book Challenge: The Alchemist
"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." Little Woman by Louisa May Alcott Last week, I finished book number 13 in my 2019 Reading Challenge. Goodreads claims I'm on track to reach my goal of 20 books. My main problem is I get distracted by interesting new…Read more Book Challenge: The Alchemist
2019 International Ural Ride Day
Every man's life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another. ~ Ernest Hemingway This weekend was International Ural Ride Day. We decided to spread the love for Ural riding by using it for our errands. It started with a…Read more 2019 International Ural Ride Day
Book Challenge: The Coddling of The American Mind
Think before you speak. Read before you think. ~ Fran Lebowitz I'm making progress on my 2019 book challenge. I've just completed book number 12 of 20. Goodreads is telling me I'm 1 book behind. I appreciate it wants me to keep on track, but it's not the end of the world if I only…Read more Book Challenge: The Coddling of The American Mind
Book Challenge: The Giver
We accept the love we think we deserve. ~ The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Growing up, libraries were one of my favorite places. Libraries are full of possibilities. Libraries are still one of my favorite places, but I don't often wonder the stacks as I did in my youth unless we're…Read more Book Challenge: The Giver
Book Challenge: A Scandal in Scarlet
You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis I was an avid reader as a child. Sure growing up sans internet, social media or mobile devices were contributing factors. (Okay, I may remember my grandma finally getting rid of her black and white…Read more Book Challenge: A Scandal in Scarlet
Book Challenge: Warlight
I would always rather be happy than dignified. ~ Charlotte Bronte from Jane Eyre It's a wet Wednesday here in the PNW. It's unusual for us to have rain this late in July, but I'm going to take it. The cooler temperatures make for great audio book and knitting weather which is a bonus since…Read more Book Challenge: Warlight
