Category Archives: Books

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Hi all. I guess I will try to make this post short. For those who’ve followed this blog, which dates back to 2009, you know this isn’t a political blog and I try not to include my opinions about that … Continue reading →

Hi all. I’m going to try to post regularly on Fridays now. Ha, as soon as I say that I’m doomed, but I will try to make Fridays my post day. We’ll see if it lasts. I hope so. Even … Continue reading →