Author Archives: Susan

Stats and Favorites of 2024

Hi all. Happy New Year. It seems crazy to be into 2025. It has a futuristic ring to it, eh? I finished out 2024 with three novels that I’ll review next time, but they included Somerset Maugham’s epic classic Of … Continue reading

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January Preview

Hi all. I hope everyone is well and that you received some books over the holiday. I was lucky to have a great haul of gifts that were books, yay. You might be surprised to know that all of these … Continue reading

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Silver Bells

Hi all, I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah or holiday and end of year to all. It’s been a good year of reading, and I’m thankful to the blogging community and those who … Continue reading

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Holiday Cheer

Hi all, I hope you are well. We are staying near the beach and there have been some gorgeous sunsets. We have been enjoying family get-togethers with my Dad and brother (and hopefully soon with my niece and nephew-in-law too). … Continue reading

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Along the Route

Hi all. We made it to California on our road trip and are enjoying some warmer temps. On the way south, we stopped at a donkey sanctuary in southern Utah. The owners were kind to meet with us and let … Continue reading

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December Preview

Hi all. Ho ho ho — we’re almost into December. Crazy right? The year is almost done. Just a few days ago, Flag the deer and his pal showed up to eat at our bird feeder. Usually we take the … Continue reading

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A Snowball Fest

Hi all. Time has flown by this month. You might already be gearing up for Thanksgiving. It’s that time of year. Gobble, gobble. Winter hit us full on this past week! We were lulled into thinking fall would continue on, … Continue reading

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Going Orbital

Hi all. I hope everyone is doing all right. I don’t know about you — but I’m still in a post-election news blackout and feel it suits me and my headspace nowadays. Who wants to witness whatever chaos lies ahead? … Continue reading

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Aftermath

Hi all. I guess I will try to make this post short. For those who’ve followed this blog, which dates back to 2009, you know this isn’t a political blog and I try not to include my opinions about that … Continue reading

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November Preview

Hi. Happy November. Wow we’ve come a long ways and are almost done with the year. I hope your reading is going well. There’s several reading genre challenges this month, including Norway in November, which I plan to participate in … Continue reading

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