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November 23, 2015
Ninety-One Year Old World War II Veteran
This is a nearly ten minute trailer and you may not have the time to watch it. But if you do, it's both humbling and inspiring. This gentleman has such a verbal gift. He is amazing to listen to. Whether you or for or against national health care, his story is very moving.
November 22, 2015
Look See and The Martian
Happy Monday. Hope everyone had a great weekend.
For all my animal loving friends out there, this is definitely worth a look see.
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/donkey-and-wold-best-friends/?utm_source=Green+Monster+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=e35e44c98c-NEWSLETTER_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bbf62ddf34-e35e44c98c-106683461
The hh and I went to see The Martian. I had low expectations because this isn't the type of movie I normally enjoy. Whether it was low expectations or Matt Damon, I loved it. Believed dead, Astronaut Mark Watney is left on Mars by his crew. His intelligence and strong sense of humor help him survive.Though not fast paced, it's a gripping story.
A definite thumbs up.
For all my animal loving friends out there, this is definitely worth a look see.
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/donkey-and-wold-best-friends/?utm_source=Green+Monster+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=e35e44c98c-NEWSLETTER_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bbf62ddf34-e35e44c98c-106683461
The hh and I went to see The Martian. I had low expectations because this isn't the type of movie I normally enjoy. Whether it was low expectations or Matt Damon, I loved it. Believed dead, Astronaut Mark Watney is left on Mars by his crew. His intelligence and strong sense of humor help him survive.Though not fast paced, it's a gripping story.
A definite thumbs up.
November 19, 2015
A Love Triangle
This would have been a tough call.
November 17, 2015
Crimson Earth
Our good friend, and blogging buddy, Anna Soliveres is having a cover release for her sequel to Violet Storm. Don't you love this cover and doesn't it sound like an exciting read?
CRIMSON EARTH:
Aeva Storm finally has the answers she’s been looking for since the night she was struck by lightning. She knows who she is—and more importantly, what she is. But her secret isn’t hers alone to keep, and some of those who know the truth will do anything to control her.
In the sequel to the acclaimed Violet Storm, Aeva must decide how far she’ll go to protect her identity and to find her missing sister in a world she hardly recognizes. She must embrace her new life—and her strange new body—if she hopes to save the only place she and her family have left to call home.
Filled with action, mystery, and heartbreak, Crimson Earth finds Aeva, Ruven, and Karth on opposing sides as the war between The False Alliance and the Monarchy draws near.
Can they band together to fight against the evil threatening the City? Or will they destroy each other before the war has even begun?
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Folks can add it to their Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27254534-crimson-earthAnd sign up for the newsletter to get the first 3 chapters free: http://www.annasoliveres.com
CRIMSON EARTH:
Aeva Storm finally has the answers she’s been looking for since the night she was struck by lightning. She knows who she is—and more importantly, what she is. But her secret isn’t hers alone to keep, and some of those who know the truth will do anything to control her.
In the sequel to the acclaimed Violet Storm, Aeva must decide how far she’ll go to protect her identity and to find her missing sister in a world she hardly recognizes. She must embrace her new life—and her strange new body—if she hopes to save the only place she and her family have left to call home.
Filled with action, mystery, and heartbreak, Crimson Earth finds Aeva, Ruven, and Karth on opposing sides as the war between The False Alliance and the Monarchy draws near.
Can they band together to fight against the evil threatening the City? Or will they destroy each other before the war has even begun?
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Folks can add it to their Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27254534-crimson-earthAnd sign up for the newsletter to get the first 3 chapters free: http://www.annasoliveres.com
November 15, 2015
Friday The Thirteenth
Yes it was. Mine was spot on crazy.We were on a wait list for an appliance to be delivered when we received a phone call asking if we were pleased with our installation. We received this message twice. And we found out, one of the appliances we'd ordered, picked up and installed, was still sitting in the warehouse with our name on it. (Okay, it wasn't the exact same appliance, but the appliance's clone. Anyway, you get my drift....I hope. If not it's on me.)
I received a recorded voice message that said this was the second attempt to contact me about the initial appearance in front of a magistrate judge or grand jury for a federal criminal defense. When I called back it was for the former owner of my phone number. There was telemarket chatter in the background but when I asked what it was about, they told me it didn't concern me. Spooky and frustrating.
On the way to my hairstylist, I passed a bad accident. Big tree. Little car. Man being loaded into the ambulance.
And back on the education front........
Remember the one percent wages mentioned last week? To add insult to injury, it was announced in a departmental meeting Friday that the CC is considering putting the faculty on time clocks. I'm sure you can imagine how well that's going over.
I survived my Friday and overall the weekend was a good one. I trust you survived yours. Oh, and coincidentally....the blogster buds left 13 comments. grin.
November 14, 2015
Happy BDay
Happy Birthday, Mikey.....And Many More
