That’s good. I hope you enjoy the end of your road trip. & take lots of pictures.

Thank you for all your kind words, Susan. I just received your email and will respond in the coming days. We are still on the road, but will be home next week. xoxo

Thanks Rachel. Good to put behind me the Test & vaccine! A Great relief.
I know what you mean about the Henna Artist … I hope I don’t forget too much of it. The second book features Malik the boy … so we shall see what happens. You will likely get to the other two books before me …. so I will look to your reviews as to whether they are going to be good. thanks! I’ve got too much going on at the moment. Cheers.

Oh Lesley I’m so sorry – my heart goes out to you & Rod. I had no idea about this but it completely knocked the wind out of me. Such a beautiful smile & girl. What is wrong with people. I don’t understand it. Just senseless. It sent water into my eyes. I’m so sorry you went through this. I’m glad we’ve become friends thru blogs … know you two are in my thoughts. … always send you kind blessings to your special cove & RV trips …. it really saddens me this happened.

Carmen: You’ve seen a lot of movies! We no longer get Netflix but still get Prime. I hope you like the China book. Let me know later. So much to read … I’m falling behind a little bit. Enjoy your 4th!

We moved to Northern California (from Valleyview, Alberta) before I started school. I think it was 1966.

Thanks for your kind words about our loss. Rachel was 24 and had just graduated from Old Dominion University when she was killed in 2005. I’ve posted a few blog posts about her over the years, which you can find here.

Malibu Rising is one of my book club’s July pick so I’ll be reading it here shortly. I’ve heard mixed reviews of The Other Black Girl but what I’ve heard intrigues me so I plan to read it anyway. I didn’t know The Henna Artist had a sequel coming! I actually just finished The Henna Artist which I picked up based on your review. I really liked it so thank you! I’ll have to read the sequel before I forget everything from the first book.

Thanks for the travel tips; I’ll keep them in mind. The McLain book is very good, very readable but a slow burn. I told you I’m having luck with long tomes since last year. Not blogging may be helping to that end because I used to avoid long books trying to post often. China is calling my name 😛 ; not in July though, I’ll be busy with the newest Silva release. I’m still trying to juggle some movies from last year with this year’s bundle; last year was such an incredible one for small but powerful films! I have seen a whopping 145 productions from last year–counting documentaries, shorts, and concert specials; this year is already 75 and counting… I rented the Vermeer movie two or three times but failed to watch it. I’ll see it on Starz now since it’s available. I haven’t watched Radioactive either. I saw Malcolm and Marie (Netflix) two days ago and was impressed with the powerful performances of Zendaya and David Washington Jr.

Thanks Lesley. Great to hear from you. It’s good you are rolling with the RV home. It’s scorching in Alberta, 97 degrees for 7 days without air-con, ouch! I heard BC is worse, 112 to 120!! We have our fans blazing & are looking for this heat wave to break. You’ll be pleased to get back to your coastal home!
& It’s so cool you were born in Ottawa. You should investigate getting a passport. How long did you live in Canada? I’m assuming you moved away pretty soon. And I’m so sorry about your loss. I didn’t realize that had happened. I recall CS Lewis’s book being helpful at the time. The love story he shared late in his life with Joy Davidman was interesting & good, though sad. They finally found each other etc. & then she got sick but at least they shared several good years together, it seems. The book leaves no stone unturned. ha. so I must move on. But like you my reading has been pretty non-existent. It’s Too busy in summer!! Don’t worry about it … just enjoy your travels. talk later.

Hey Heather. thanks. if I get the citizenship it will be great. It’s been stifling … up here. The week-long heat wave has got us in its grips – been about 97 degrees everyday … which is very strange for here, and like many, we don’t have air-con. Gulp. but our fans are going nonstop. Have you also been sweltering? It might break by the weekend. Enjoy your company for the 4th!! Can you believe we’re at July 4 already?!?