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Did You Know

Did you know, Abigail Adams was quite the women's libber and urged her husband to 'remember the ladies' when making laws and not to put 'unlimited power into the hands of husbands.'

Information gleaned from JOHN ADAMS by David McCullough.

IWSG Wednesday

The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.
Thanks, as always, to Alex Cavanaugh, founder and Ninja Captain extraordinaire and our awesome co-hosts.
The IWSG monthly question can be found under the IWSG Sign-up tab on the Insecure Writer's Support Group Blog.
This month's reviews:

MOMENTS WE LOVE by Balroop Singh

Poignant is the best word I can use to describe this author’s writing. She writes evocatively about the feelings locked up inside of us. Some we set free. Some we don’t. Her verses on nature are delicate and precise enough to feel the warmth of the sun or a breeze teasing your face.  If you enjoy poetry or just need to unwind, I highly recommend this author and her writing.
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DEADLY VINTAGE by Elizabeth Varadan

Fun and Fascinating

The author took a fascinating subject—wine forgery—and turned it into a fun, and just as fascinating, mystery.  Carla Bass, an interior decorator, finds herself smack dab in the middle of a murder investigation when on an outing to a local wine shop in lovely Braga, Portugal she discovers a body. In spite of strident protests from the local police and her husband, Carla’s sleuthing genes kick in. Not only does Carla have a nose for murder, she also has a weakness for shoes. A combination that makes for a delightful protagonist.

If you enjoy a light-hearted, well-written cozy with beautiful detail, I recommend you try this book.
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BRIGHTNESS by Rob Horner

This book is outside my normal genres, but I’m so glad I read it. It was extremely well-written and held my interest from start to finish. The storyline is about parents who learn their children are special, and are on the front line of the fight against evil, and what they as parents must do to keep them safe. The father while trying to protect his oldest daughter makes one mistake after another before he discovers how to fight the forces working against them.

Not only will parents be able to relate to this work, but those that love thrillers will no doubt be as hooked as I was.

Best of all… I discovered a new North Carolina author.
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AND...

Tuesday

Tuesday's ketchups and updates.

As you know we spent a couple of days in Tampa after the bro had his transplant.
This is the view from one of my brother's rooms.  As to be expected, he has been shuffled in and out of several rooms. ICU, etc.
Beautiful, hey?
We were home four days then headed for Greenville to watch the kids for a week while the baby's parents flew him to Memphis to have his surgery. Meet their cat Wally or Waldo as I call him.
AND now we are home! Feels so good.I was happy to see the hellebores flourishing
AND...
For the foodies out there. Stopped for lunch at La Patisserie. I had the peanut butter toast with bananas, strawberries and ____ fill in the blank seeds, because I don't remember:) Surely, not a senior moment. Heh.


AND...Just for fun. What's Your Dragon Name?

Mine is: Raorub.  It's a letter short since I only have 3 letters in my last name:)

So blogger buds, what did you do last week? Anything exciting you'd like to share? What's your dragon name?

Weekend Wishes

Did You Know

Did you know that in America seven percent of adults believe that chocolate milk comes from brown cows?
Information gleaned from the FACTSITE

Wacky Writerly Wednesday

Tuesday

Greeting Blogger Buds. Who out there knows what you get when you combine alcohol and American literature?
Tequila Mockingbird 



We were in Walmart the other day and saw this little ole lady.  (Yes, I know. I fall into the little ole lady category too.) Any hoo, she had a snappy hair cut, crisp ironed jeans and was wearing a black leather jacket. Did my heart good:) I had visions of her jumping a Harley, gunning it and taking off.

AND...
Big Oops in the garden. The tulips and hyacinths are trying to come up. My confused little flowers.
AND...

Life changes on a dime. After the baby's parents got a referral to Le Bonheur, the hospital contacted them and said they could help. They were confident they could get 90% of the tumor, maybe even remove what was on the brain cell if it wasn't adhered.  Le Bonheur partners with St. Jude's and has a brain tumor program.  The baby was flown in a jet to Memphis Saturday and they performed surgery Monday. AND... the surgeon got 100 percent of the tumor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't tell you how happy we are. All those that sent positive energy and prayers, they did the trick:)
We are currently house/grandsitting so, once again, blogging may be hit and miss.

Hope y'all are doing well. I certainly am:)

Weekend Wishes

Did You Know

Did you know that John Adam's strongly supported education, especially for the poor?

Wacky Writerly Wednesday