Hey Rachel : yes I feel very relieved too! And I feel hopeful about the new admin. Conjure Women was a good one though a bit long. thanks for stopping by.

I’ve not heard of Conjure Women. It sounds intriguing!

Thanks Iza. Yeah the photos sort of make me feel at peace. And the concert on the Mall in 2009 was really good and had a once in a lifetime kind of feel to it. Quite a line-up for sure! I was lucky to be there. I hope you like Conjure Women. Have a great week.

Hi Ti, I definitely hope you don’t get any quakes there now, & I too am crossing my fingers for no more political violence. I’m sorry to hear of your daughter’s insomnia — I can understand it — though I hope she doesn’t overly stress about her admissions etc. It sounds like the sleep medication helped her. Sleep is so important! But it’s hard for many of us these days.
I am really glad you are liking The Overstory! That bodes really well for when I get to it. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it. Take Care.

Our weather was unseasonably warm and windy. Didn’t mind the warmth but I never enjoy that wind. However, I now have a tan again just from sitting out twice.

My anxiety only hits when I am wide awake at night. I fall asleep but can’t stay asleep so that is when I worry about the state of California, college admissions, and the like. This weekend we tried a new thing to try to help my daughter with her insomnia. I had her sleep with me so I could see if she was actually sleeping or having nightmares. Mostly because the doc prescribed something mild for her but she said it did nothing to help. Well, she slept like a baby with me next to her. The dog even slept on her head and she didn’t make a peep. Tonight she is on her own again so we shall see.

I have a sense of dread right now. Partly due to the news headlines about more violence headed our way, partly because this is when we get quakes and there have been a few already. We do not need any quakes.

Hey JoAnn: glad to hear your reading year is off to a strong start! Hopefully we will be celebrating come Wednesday. It’s Time! We’ve all suffered enough, it’s been a very long 4 years. And yeah it seems like the North has been unusually warm this winter … from Alberta, to New York and Quebec … I’ve heard all have been mild. Hmm. We’re ready for spring strangely. You might like Conjure Women — I thought the storytelling in it was outstanding. Enjoy your week.

Hey Athira: I can relate. It’s been quite a stressful first month of the year. Gosh it’s got to get better. But CDC says Covid deaths could reach 500K in February. Ugh. Sorry to bring more bad news. We just got to hang on for a couple more months & then it will lighten hopefully. Good luck with your reading! You might like The New Wilderness — check it out.

Hey Laura – thanks for stopping by. Interesting to hear that Quebec’s been mild too this winter. Alberta has been sunny & clear, hmm. I agree that Conjure Women has quite a fetching book cover — I’ve looked at it so many times – like I’m trying to figure it out (there is a doll in the story from which the object on the cover comes from). I hope you have a great week. Happy reading!

Good points Dorothy. It seems I was reading a lot of dystopia /speculative /pandemic fiction last year — without really realizing it. It’s just what #45 put us all through. I too will be watching on Wednesday and I hope there will be no disruptions etc. Biden needs our support – considering all the work he has to do.
It’s interesting to hear that you are having colder temps there this winter — it definitely seems like a reverse! Enjoy your week.