There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers A few weeks ago, I discovered the author of the Library Lighthouse Mysteries has written several other mystery series under a different name. I just finished Elementary, She Read. This time, I managed to read book one first. How can…Read more Books, Bold Betties & Scarves
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Books & Book Nooks
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! This year, I challenged myself to read more. My quest is to complete 12 books this year. That seems doable, right? It's only one book…Read more Books & Book Nooks
Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision. ~ Winston Churchill It's been awhile since I had a books, Bold Betties and Mitten update. I received this yarn in April! The yarn is from Twisted Owl. The color The Unsinkable Margaret Tobin Brown. We all remember Molly Brown from the Titanic movie. Molly Brown was…Read more Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
Books and Mitten Update
Home isn't where you're from, it's where you find light when all grows dark. ~ Pierce Brown, Golden Son This past weekend, the British Hubby and I originally planned to have a picnic and a Ulysses adventure, but the British Hubby came down with a nasty cold. I found myself with some extra time with…Read more Books and Mitten Update
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They thought I was a Surrealist, but I wasn't I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality. ~ Frida Kahlo Last week, I finished another audio book commuting. Call of Cthulhu and other Stories by H.P. Lovecraft. This was a collection of short stories that had me so frightened I almost had to sleep…Read more More Books, Bold Betties & Mittens
Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
"The thing I realize is, that it's not what you take, it's what you leave." All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven I try to claim back my commute time by listening to audio books to and from work. The day job really does interfere with my crafting and literary pursuits. My latest audio book…Read more Books, Bold Betties and Mittens
Bulbs, Birds and Books
Some days you just have to create your own sunshine. This weekend, my allergies hit with full force. Things are starting to sprout. This makes the pollen count high. I noticed these bulbs on our back deck. This Spring, we added some bird feeders. The kitties love them. The birds love them. The birds are especially…Read more Bulbs, Birds and Books
Books & Bold Betties
If the crowns of all the kingdoms of Europe were laid down at my feet in exchange for my books and my love of reading, I would spurn them all. - François Fénelon I've been a life long bookworm. As a young adolescent, my family didn't travel out of the Midwest. Books were my gateway…Read more Books & Bold Betties
Making a Change
I've become fascinated by the idea that it's really achievable to make two or three small improvements in a week and by the end of the year, it's 150 improvements. ~ Darrell Hammond This is the time of year when many people make improvements to their life. It's a new year and time for self reflection.…Read more Making a Change
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