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August 26, 2015
The Time Travel Journals: Shipbuilder, Chapters 28 and 29
Author’s Note: Chapter 28 is very small, so today you get two-for-one. Also, I’ll be giving you three posts a week from now on. It’s a long book!
Built in Belfast. “She was fine when she left here.” Chapter 28
Entry in Time Journal No. 2 of Casey Wilson Andrews, 1 June, 1908
Dear Mother:
It’s odd, how in all this time, it never occurred to me to write to you, but this time, this entry is for you, and for Dad. I have missed you so much and there have been so many times when I’ve said, “I wish...
August 25, 2015
Babies Do Not Manipulate-They Communicate | Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources
When my kids were babies, I was always told that they manipulated me, along with the accusation that I was a bad mother for giving in to them. I didn’t believe it then and I don’t believe it now.
You know those months when baby decides, like my youngest grandson has recently done, that “no one but Mommy can hold me”? That’s not a spoiled baby forcing mom to bend to his will. That’s a baby with a real fear. He doesn’t understand his fear, but that doesn’t mean it’s not real. A baby at this sta...
August 24, 2015
There Is Poop in Basically All Hamburger Meat | Mother Jones
Avoid the most, and worst, contamination by buying grass-fed, organic beef. The best method for doing this is to buy directly from a local rancher or through a CSA. Search onhttp://www.localharvest.org/ to find one near you.
Second best: ask the butcher to grind up a roast for you. That way you know your hamburger came from just one animal.
There Is Poop in Basically All Hamburger Meat | Mother Jones.
The Time Travel Journals: Shipbuilder, Chapter 27
“Hey, look out for that building!” The author steers The tender ship, Normadic, which was built to match Titanic. Normadic is being restored and now sits guard over the Titanic Quarter in Befast. Chapter 27
January–April 1908
“I’d like to see some colorful perennials along this border,” said a soft, whispery voice. Casey, engrossed in the garden design Mrs. Herceforth had presented to the Horticultural Society, looked up to see who had spoken. Lady Talbot was a tiny woman with a candy-sweet d...
August 23, 2015
Want to take flibanserin (Addyi) for low sex drive? You can’t drink alcohol. Ever.
Women: Here’s the most important article you should read, if you are considering Flibanserin (Addyi) for low sex drive.
Want to know what I think the most appalling fact is? It’s that testing for this drug used 23 men and 2 (two! 2!) women. What the heck? Why did they use men at all? This is simply unbelievable.
Originally posted on Dr. Jen Gunter:
Flibanserin, the drug for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women (a condition that many argue doesn’t exist as for many women...
August 21, 2015
Don’t Ask Me for Gardening Advice
I’ve had a plant growing in my yard for several years. It’s a drought-tolerant plant I bought at the garden store. It’s done very well for itself, sprouting children all over the place. I didn’t mind – it was kind of pretty and I’m always happy to have a plant that thrives under neglect.
Yesterday I found out the entire plant is poisonous. I knew it had a rather nasty-looking milky sap that poured out if any part was pruned. I guess I never got any of it on me or I would have learned at that...
The Time Travel Journals: Shipbuilder, Chapter 26
A view of the modern town of Comber, Northern Ireland Chapter 26
September 1907–January 1908
They spent the week never more than a few feet from each other. He took her hunting and fishing, they fell asleep one night while counting the stars, swam in an inland pond, and made love all over the cottage and a few interesting places outside. Casey had brought her “boy pants,” but somehow, this time there was no mistaking her gender. It was warm enough during the day that a couple of times, she wo...
August 15, 2015
In Which the Author Debriefs
What a summer it’s been! We’ve visited two sets of kids’ families, one by air, the other by car. In between visits, I had the flu. Timing is everything, right? We’re home now, for a brief break before we head off to Germany. Can’t finish the year without a trip to Europe!
I love our travels abroad, but of course I like the family visits best. Grandkids are such fun. They’re all getting so big, too. The oldest of this second batch is a fourth grader next year. She’s followed by a couple who ar...
August 14, 2015
The Time Travel Journals: Shipbuilder, Chapter 25
Chapter 25
August 1907
Helping himself to some of the raw greens that Casey insisted on serving at nearly every dinner, Tom paused to glare at Sam in surprise. “But you’re Casey’s guardian,” he protested, unable to understand Sam’s demurring the idea of living at Dunallon. “You shouldn’t have to be alone.”
“My guardianship of Casey is a cover story for society, Tom. As Riley has pointed out, there is no real relationship,” Sam reminded him.
They were having dinner at Dunallon, after Casey and...
August 10, 2015
The Time Travel Journals: Shipbuilder, Chapter 24
Chapter 24
July 1907
A whirlwind blew through the design department, as they started on the first drafts of the Olympic-class ships. Every man was drawing something, working meticulously from Lord Pirrie’s initial draft. Tom was deep in a discussion with four of his team members when Ham tapped his shoulder.
“Fellow to see you, sir.” Ham indicated Tom’s office with his head. “He doesn’t have an appointment, but he said it was important. Riley’s, his name.”
“Riley?” Tom thought for a moment, a...
