Category Archives: Books

Fifteen Dogs and The Last Days of Night

Lately I’ve been averaging finishing one book, one audiobook, and a movie per week, which seems to suit me fine as my thoughts are kept a flutter amid the three. Note: this is the last week before the Academy Awards … Continue reading

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The Dry and Benediction

We had brisk temps all week, but it now looks to be improving, and by Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, it could reach 50F. How heartwarming! That will trigger a massive melt off of snow here. I’m traveling this weekend and … Continue reading

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The Girl in Green and The Unseen World

This week was pretty productive as I finished one book, one audiobook, one TV mini-series, and watched two films. Surely I need “outlets” in these days of the new U.S. administration — ugh, but don’t get me started on that. … Continue reading

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Marching and The Hopefuls

I flew from Canada to Denver on Friday evening to participate in the Women’s March on Saturday, one of many marches around the country. I didn’t want to miss it and I’m glad I didn’t. It was a very unifying, … Continue reading

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The Mothers and La La Land

We had a great time in Southern California visiting with my family over Christmas (see photo at left) and now we are back to the cold of Canada, which is a brisk re-introduction. But it isn’t all gloomy, we did … Continue reading

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Behold the Dreamers and Allied

I hope everyone is staying warm. Argh, did your area get the dreaded “Arctic blast”? Well it was quite brutal here, but now it seems to be leaving, and this week we should see temps back in the 30s F … Continue reading

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The Beauty of Humanity Movement

We’ve had Arctic temps here this past week. It’s been about -10F or -23C outside. Ouch! Luckily I’ve worn my trusty big gloves and snow boots, which have worked well on my early morning dog walks. Yes, my dog still … Continue reading

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Born to Run and Sweet Lamb of Heaven

I hope everyone in the U.S. had a very lovely Thanksgiving. It was pretty uneventful here in western Canada. There’s still no snow on the ground, but that’s okay. I’m loving that there’s no ice to slip on. Next weekend, … Continue reading

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News of the World and Where the Red Fern Grows

I want to wish those in the U.S. a very Happy Thanksgiving this coming week. It’s hard to believe Turkey Day is about here and we’re nearing Christmas. Already there’s quite a few Christmas lights up in our neighborhood. We … Continue reading

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The Election and The Girl You Left Behind

Oh it was a horrible week. Let’s not sugarcoat this (why should we?). The U.S. election result was a terrible shock and blow. I’m still so ticked off and disillusioned I can’t believe it. What a disaster and heartbreak. The … Continue reading

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