So it begins today, our new chapter in a new place. The last 10 years we have moved several times but always domestic, from one coast to the other. Today we break that chain and catch a 12 hour flight to Japan to live and experience a very different way of life. I can't fully … Continue reading A New Chapter in Life
Book Review – Moving Past The Romance Novel Marathon
As you may know I just finished re-reading all of the romance novels that had been in storage for about 20 years and donated them to Goodwill. Though I don't see reading more steamy type romances like Harlequin again, the project did prod my interest in reading again. So, moving forward I intend to continue … Continue reading Book Review – Moving Past The Romance Novel Marathon
T Minus 42 Hours and Counting!
Yes, it's that close to move day! T Minus 42 Hours and Counting for our flight to Japan! We spent the last two weeks traveling to visit family in Arizona, Louisiana and Texas and now we are back in San Diego doing last minute calls to credit cards and planning our final meals in America...until … Continue reading T Minus 42 Hours and Counting!
My Seed Work
My Seed Work (some of this is borrowed from my friend Shirley) I celebrate the following Sabbats: Yule – December 21, 2013 Imbolc – February 2 Ostara (a/k/a spring equinox or vernal equinox) – March 20, 2013 Beltane (a/k/a May Day) – May 1 Midsummer (a/k/a Litha, summer solstice) – June 21, 2013 Lughnasadh (a/k/a … Continue reading My Seed Work
Book 83, 84 and Finally number 85
Emma Goldrick’s “My Brother’s Keeper” Again I find myself having difficulty getting into the story simply because neither character seemed that attractive to me. I wonder if I am actually just shallow in this way. Otherwise, a decent story of rather unlikely love coming to be. Michelle Reid’s “A Question of Pride” Ah the office … Continue reading Book 83, 84 and Finally number 85
Book 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
Jane Corrie’s “Bride for Sale” The hardest pill to swallow in this story is the age difference depicted in the front photo. I didn't find him that much older in the story but the front photo has him looking like her Grandfather. Not a bad story, it held my interest. The arranged married idea modernized … Continue reading Book 78, 79, 80, 81, 82
Inkage
Have a new tattoo to show off, didn't hurt too much but I did grimace a few times during it. Took about 2 hours. Why put permanent art on my body? Well, each tattoo I have has special meaning behind it and they tend to remind me what is most important. Each one has a … Continue reading Inkage
Book 72,73,74,75,76,77
Sara Craven’s “Comparative Strangers” Nothing to complain about, this story was a good read. I couldn't predict everything. Which at this point in reading these novels I was starting to get a bit bored with the stories. Awkward situations make for the best romances, don't they? Diana Hamilton's "Dark Charade" Ah the twisted Sister-In-Law in … Continue reading Book 72,73,74,75,76,77
Tears Aren’t Always Healthy Follow Up
A follow up to the Tears Aren’t Always Healthy post. I'm happy to report my tear ducts are clear! No surgery is needed. Yay! Basically, the doctor numbed my eye with drops, poked a needle around in the corner, then flushed it all down my throat. Bleh! It was weird. Ok it wasn't this bad but … Continue reading Tears Aren’t Always Healthy Follow Up
Book 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, and 71
Joanna Mansell’s “Illusion of Paradise” This book struck me as rather unusual for a romance novel and I enjoyed the adventure side of it. Fun, serious, analytical, deep and finally romantic. Emma Darcy's "The Positive Approach" I admit I was a little pessimistic with the title, sounded rather cheesy. Although I had a hard time … Continue reading Book 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, and 71
Life Notes 