Author Archives: Susan

The Friday Afternoon Club

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Susan

Hi all. I hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s Day last Friday. Don’t we all deserve it right about now? My husband gave me these nice flowers and we went out to dinner, so he seemed to be buttering up … Continue reading →

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In a Cold Patch

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Susan

Hi bookworms — how is everyone doing? It’s been a busy week here but I’m coming up for air now … after completing a couple things for my part-time jobs I had to get done. It was a really cold … Continue reading →

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February Preview

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Susan

Hi all. We’ve made it to February, which is usually a short but busy month. After a warm week here, it looks like winter will be returning and snowflakes are forecast. We could use the snow as the snowpack here … Continue reading →

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Blowin’ in the Wind

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Susan

Hi. Was it a rough week or what? We need to pace ourselves with the crazy current honcho. Even for those avoiding the news, it’s not going to be easy with this wayward circus and trying to hold on. But … Continue reading →

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Back on the Range

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Susan

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

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Susan

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

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Susan

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

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Susan

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

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Susan

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

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Susan

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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