Category Archives: free week

“No, But I’m a READER”

Posted on October 2, 2020 by

I was in a meeting in an office and the subject of names came up. I needed my legal name and all of the names that had been used by me. It is odd with me, because I have a … Continue reading →

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Rambling Reader Reviews, Part Eight

Posted on September 28, 2020 by

It seems that the busier I get, the more I read. As I mentioned last week, this is the way I de-stress. So since this was an insanely crazy month with my daughter getting married, I actually read more than … Continue reading →

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No Rhyme or Reason

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

We’ve spoken and spoken here of the writing, (and sometimes, reading), doldrums which is a result of the world situation right now. We not only have a pandemic, which should certainly be bad enough, but the repercussions of it and … Continue reading →

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Rambling Reader Reviews 2020, Part Five

Posted on June 15, 2020 by

I did a LOT of reading this month. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m getting weary of the story I’m trying to write, or if I’m tired of all the sewing I’ve been doing. It’s also possible that I’m … Continue reading →

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Subleties

Posted on May 15, 2020 by

I have always been aware of how a simple gift can lift a spirit, how a kind remark or compliment can make a day, or even be remembered for years by the recipient. I also know that a mean action … Continue reading →

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New Normal Hasn’t Set In Yet

Posted on April 24, 2020 by

So here I am, in quarantine most of the time, but still busier than I expected, even though it is now just The Husband and me at home. Phone calls and texts; Son #2 in and out of the hospital, … Continue reading →

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My New Normal

Posted on March 30, 2020 by

Usually, I’d use my free week to share the books I’ve read during the month. But this month I’m going to change things up a bit. One reason is that I haven’t read much. Since the end of February, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Good vs Bad; Story or Style?

Posted on January 31, 2020 by

I had the idea that around this time of year, I’d review A Christmas Carol, but our Tuesday Fox beat me to it. I had considered tucking the idea away until next year, but she got on it. Good job, … Continue reading →

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Rambling Reader Reviews 2020, Part One

Posted on January 27, 2020 by

It’s a new year, and time for a new Goodreads Challenge! I’ve managed to read 50 books per year for the last five years or so, and I decided to continue with that number. I figured one book a week … Continue reading →

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“Isn’t It a Wonder?”

Posted on December 27, 2019 by

“Free Week” again here and with it having been Christmas week, this year is anything  but free for me. Family members are spreading, and I feel the need to make Christmas happy as long as I can for all of … Continue reading →

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