Finished reading: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros 📚This second book of the series was as good as the first. Lots of violence, suspense, and romance. I think I’ll take a break before reading the final book.
Just sent my first message to our new congressional representative. I have a feeling many more will follow. ☹️
Finished reading: The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche 📚This is a well researched and well written fantasy that takes place during the plague in Florence in the 14th century.
The sun caught this patch of Lunaria on our hike.
Finished listening to: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 📚🎧. This is the first of a trilogy. I thought it was an exciting romantic (explicit) fantasy. I listened to it as a two-part dramatic presentation through a deal I got from Chirp Books. I plan to read or listen to the next two installments.
Currently reading: The Notebook by Roland Allen 📚
Old house dilemma: the drain pipe from the kitchen developed a leak. Unfortunately, it’s between the two pipes. My daughter (home renovator) suggested silicone tape, and it worked.
We belong to an exercise group made up of people in their mid-60s to 80s that meets 3 times a week. Today we ran wind sprints (plural) followed by walking lunges with weights. We rocked it!
Finished listening to: The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey 📚 🎧 4 stars. This is the first book in a new series. It’s well-written, and I’ll be looking for the next installment. If you are depressed by the recent election you can read this and think “At least the aliens haven’t invaded yet.”
Finished reading: The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness 📚 3 stars. I have enjoyed reading this series including this latest book. However, I don’t feel like the plot is well developed. This book struck me as “these are all the things that happened to us on our summer vacation.”
Finished reading: The fragile threads of power by V. E. Schwab 📚4 stars. This is a long one, but an enjoyable read. Several plot lines are developed which come together at the end while setting up the next book in the series.
Replacing this old half-buried sidewalk has been on my todo list for years. Nice weather this month finally allowed me to finish it.
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Nice sunset tonight.
The Arkansas Black tree is going to have a nice harvest of apples this year.
The Golden Delicious is no slacker this year either.
It was a nice day to turn the manure pile.
Currently reading: The Fragile Threads of Power by V. E. Schwab 📚
The temperature was down to 25° last night. The gardening season is done.
Mother Nature put on a sky show this morning while I was doing chores.
Dust storm imminent.
In today’s mail my wife received a letter from President Biden. I received a toy catalog from Walmart.