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Outlander

Outlander by Diana GabaldonA book summary is below the review. Normally, when an adaptation of a book or series is made, I choose to read first, then watch. However, when you have COVID pretty much everything you usually do goes out the window. So in my 10 days of quarantine, I watched all of Outlander.Continue reading “Outlander”

Open talk about Trauma

“…trauma is an open door. We all have to make amends to all the people we let in.” Cadwell Turnbull, No Gods, No Monsters This quote from my recently finished foray into No God, No Monsters really made me pause. There is a lot to unpack in this short bit and that lot got meContinue reading “Open talk about Trauma”

Betwixt

Betwixt by Darynda JonesA book summary is below the review. Betwixt is the first book in a series by Darynda Jones. I also read books 2 and 3 (Bewitched and Beguiled). Book 4 is out (Moonlight & Magic), and while it continues the story started in the first three, it changes protagonists so I’ll waitContinue reading “Betwixt”

Geomagnetic Storms

There has been a lot going on with geomagnetic storm coverage lately. “The NOAA defines geomagnetic storms as “a major disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere that occurs when there is a very efficient exchange of energy from the solar wind into the space environment surrounding Earth.” –Engadget I just wrote up a summary of Solar Cycles andContinue reading “Geomagnetic Storms”

Crazy Cupid Love

Crazy Cupid Love by Amanda HegerA book summary is below the review. This is my book club’s February pick.* This book is much wackier than I ever thought it could be. I never bat an eye at an author taking our world and changing things up just a little. Those are always a fun premise.Continue reading “Crazy Cupid Love”

The Eye of the World

The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (Book 1 of the Wheel of Time)A series intro and a book summary are below the review. Looking for epic fantasy. Look no further. This first book definitely sets up an interesting world and a quest that will try the characters. There are mythic beasts, lost knowledgeContinue reading “The Eye of the World”

The Solor Cycle

What is a Solar Cycle? Per NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), the solar cycle is the period of changes that the Sun’s magnetic field goes through. It is measured in variations in the number of observed sunspots on the solar surface. Over approximately 11 years, solar activity fluctuates in large swings like a pendulum, from minimumContinue reading “The Solor Cycle”

No God, No Monsters

No Gods, No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull (Book 1 of the Convergence Saga)A book summary is below the review. Wow. Really, I finished this book and there was so much to feel and think, I was stuck in wow for a bit. I’ll get this out of the way right up front, yes, monsters areContinue reading “No God, No Monsters”

Reading Like a Writer

Reading Like a Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them By Francine ProseA book summary is below the review. I want to read more non-fiction. Out of the nearly 100 books I read last year, one was non-fiction*. With a stat like that, I realize itContinue reading “Reading Like a Writer”

Reusable Swiffer Pad

Here’s the first post that might make you ask – is this art? Really? I unabashedly believe that art can be functional and that anything you create could fall under the description of art. If you disagree, hit me up in the comments. Now on to the decidedly unsexy how to make a crochet reusableContinue reading “Reusable Swiffer Pad”