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
Book Challenge: Spook in the Stacks
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies... The man who never reads lives only one. ~ George R.R. Martin It's Wednesday again and that means book review time. I had some extra down time from the day job this month. I'm taking advantage by getting in some extra reading and knitting. Book number…Read more Book Challenge: Spook in the Stacks
Book Challenge: The Boat Runner
It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting. ~ The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho It's Wednesday, and I have another book to review. Like my many knitting projects, I also read more than one book at a time. Goodreads has decided that since I started reading this book in 2018,…Read more Book Challenge: The Boat Runner
Book Challenge: Alice Isn’t Dead
In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way. ~ FDR Last week, I completed book 6 of 20 for my 2019 reading challenge. Goodreads says I'm 3 books behind. Thanks for the reminder, goodreads. I'm feeling a comeback in my future for the month of July.…Read more Book Challenge: Alice Isn’t Dead
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