Author Archives: Susan

A Backward Glance

Hi Bookworms. How is everyone? Are you caught up in the East Coast snowstorm? We are getting a few inches of snow here but nothing too major. Earlier in the week we just had brown fields, which you can see … Continue reading

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In a Distant Valley

Hi Bookworms, how is everyone doing? It’s been another rocky week in news. And who knows what’ll happen next week, but I’ll continue my pink skies theme that I started last week as a salve of sorts. I also started … Continue reading

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When the Cranes Fly South

Hi all. I hope you are well and hanging in there. It was a brutal past week in news and hard not to doomscroll. In that regard, it’s not been a good year’s start, but we will persevere and not … Continue reading

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Stats and Favorites of 2025

Hi Bookworms. How was your week? Did you have a New Year’s to remember? I hope you received some books for Christmas. I received a couple books off my list from Santa. And now it’s time to read, read, read, … Continue reading

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January Preview

Hi Bookworms, I hope you had a Merry Christmas and now soon we’re headed into the New Year. Happy 2026! Wow it sounds futuristic. Last year was a tough one, so I’m hoping this year will be better. Will you … Continue reading

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A List for Santa

Hi all. It looks like we’re winding down the year … so I wanted to I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah or whatever holidays you observe for the week ahead. May your time with family and … Continue reading

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Shepherd’s Sight

Hi bookworms. How was your week? Are you staying warm? We had another nippy week here and both my husband and I were sick with head colds (bahhh), which in addition to my knee recovery was not too fun. I … Continue reading

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A Country Year

Hi bookworms. How’s your week been? We’ve had another quiet wintry week here. It was nice to get a bit more snow for cross-country skiing. My husband has been taking our dog Willow on a couple excursions into the mountains … Continue reading

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December Preview

Hi all. How’s your week and holiday been? I hope you have plenty of leftovers and weekend cheer. We had a bit of a snowy week with cold temps, but it’s nothing we can’t handle, right? The people in these … Continue reading

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Culpability

Hi bookworms. How was your week? Yesterday we took a drive into our local mountains and parked at the top of the pass. There was some snowflakes swirling about and it was nice to get out and see the natural … Continue reading

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