Author Archives: Susan

Back on the Range

Hi all. My husband and I arrived back home in Canada this week after our long road trip from California. We stopped in Idaho on the way home to visit and ski/snowshoe with my sister and brother-in-law, which was fun. … Continue reading

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Early Days of the Year

Hi all. We are so saddened and sorry to see all the tragedy unfolding this past week in L.A. County, which is horrific and mind-blowing. Truly epic and awful. My brother evacuated from Pasadena on Tuesday night and thankfully he … Continue reading

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Stats and Favorites of 2024

Hi all. Happy New Year. It seems crazy to be into 2025. It has a futuristic ring to it, eh? I finished out 2024 with three novels that I’ll review next time, but they included Somerset Maugham’s epic classic Of … Continue reading

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January Preview

Hi all. I hope everyone is well and that you received some books over the holiday. I was lucky to have a great haul of gifts that were books, yay. You might be surprised to know that all of these … Continue reading

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Silver Bells

Hi all, I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah or holiday and end of year to all. It’s been a good year of reading, and I’m thankful to the blogging community and those who … Continue reading

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Holiday Cheer

Hi all, I hope you are well. We are staying near the beach and there have been some gorgeous sunsets. We have been enjoying family get-togethers with my Dad and brother (and hopefully soon with my niece and nephew-in-law too). … Continue reading

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Along the Route

Hi all. We made it to California on our road trip and are enjoying some warmer temps. On the way south, we stopped at a donkey sanctuary in southern Utah. The owners were kind to meet with us and let … Continue reading

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December Preview

Hi all. Ho ho ho — we’re almost into December. Crazy right? The year is almost done. Just a few days ago, Flag the deer and his pal showed up to eat at our bird feeder. Usually we take the … Continue reading

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A Snowball Fest

Hi all. Time has flown by this month. You might already be gearing up for Thanksgiving. It’s that time of year. Gobble, gobble. Winter hit us full on this past week! We were lulled into thinking fall would continue on, … Continue reading

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Going Orbital

Hi all. I hope everyone is doing all right. I don’t know about you — but I’m still in a post-election news blackout and feel it suits me and my headspace nowadays. Who wants to witness whatever chaos lies ahead? … Continue reading

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