karenmarie's 17th year in the 75ers - part VII
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1karenmarie
Welcome to my seventh thread of 2024
Six ways to describe me and books: bibliolater, bibliomaniac, bibliophile, lectiophiliac, bookworm (still a bookworm, because Jenna and Bill got me this bookworm for Christmas one year), and thanks to Janet, Book Dragon!
@lizzied, Peggy, wrote “If I’m kind, I’ll get the day I deserve.” I’m going to try to implement that. No guarantees, but I may get through an hour or two before snark and unhappiness overcome my desire to be a better person.
I found an old post-it note recently, and love the quote:
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The Good: Family, friends, two kitties, books, and soccer in constantly-rotating order. I’m still recovering from right knee replacement surgery in early May, which will take up to a year to get completely healed although at almost 17 weeks I’m 85-90% or there. Jenna is living with her girlfriend. I am happy for her and miss having her here. I can finally breathe a bit now that it’s Harris – Walz against The Idiot Boys.
The Bad and the Sad: The sad: Inara died this morning.
The bad: From the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Doomsday Clock. This information was published in January of this year when the clock was set to 90 seconds before midnight, apocalypse. 90 seconds is the shortest time to apocalypse since the clock was created in 1945.
The Ugly: The Gang of Psychos is the ugliest thing going on in this country right now. Vicious, evil people in power with a pseudo-Christian agenda that does not come close to following the Christianity they profess but profane.
I turned 71 last month. I think “How did I get to be old?”
I read and am a charter member of the Redbud and Beyond Book Club, started in 1997. We’ve chosen books for our 2024-2025 Book Club Year.
Aug – The End of the Affair by Graham Greene – started, abandoned
Sep – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt – wonderful! about 1/3 of the way through
Oct – Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Nov – Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie
Dec – Foster by Claire Keegan
Jan – James by Percival Everett
Feb – Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Mar - The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict
Apr – The Good Lord Bird by James McBride
May – Dinosaurs by Linda Millet
Jun 8 - book selection
I have been married to Bill for 33 years and am mother to Jenna, who turned 31 this month. It’s back to the two of us on 8 acres in central NC with our kitties and a daughter 40 minutes away.
Just cute kitties this time. Wash in front, his mother Zoe behind him.
We were expecting it, but Inara Starbuck Hengeveld passed away early this morning around 1 a.m. Bill found her. She’d been restless most of the yesterday, wanting to be held and then not. She drank a bit of water here and there but wouldn’t eat. She was 17 years, 2 months, 11 days old.
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It’s still Jenna’s birthday month, so here she is at her first birthday party.
My goal last year was 75 books, based on what I thought would be a tough reading year because of my health. Ha. I read 393 books, mostly on my Kindle, mostly using Kindle Unlimited. They were, as my daughter calls them, smut, and my friend Karen in Montana calls them, porn. *shrugs* I still really, really enjoy reading this subgenre of contemporary fiction/romance and will continue until it no longer interests me. It’s getting more challenging to find books as I’ve refined my targeted trope(s), but I’ve become a great detective. This coming year’s goal is 150 based on still reading smut. I haven’t made the goal higher because of my knee replacement surgery, and as I recall from last year, the first month following surgery was not much reading. However, I’ve already read 269 books.
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Express gratitude for what I have - family, friends, intangibles and tangibles - every day.
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2024. Most of the rest of the year will be my recovery from right knee replacement surgery, without Jenna living at home but close by. The new normal for Covid will, I hope, be continued vigilance and an eventual regimen of yearly vaccines as we do with flu. With politics, who knows, but I have hope now where I didn’t until it became Harris – Walz 2024. The Democrats need to be vigilant in continuing to keep the Gang of Psychos in check News avoidance as written above, except when I need my dose of schadenfreude, aka epicaricacy, and continue to revel in any and everything that politically or legally injures Trump. Not in line with what Peggy said, above, but I admit to not being perfect and reserving the right to be inconsistent.
Six ways to describe me and books: bibliolater, bibliomaniac, bibliophile, lectiophiliac, bookworm (still a bookworm, because Jenna and Bill got me this bookworm for Christmas one year), and thanks to Janet, Book Dragon!
@lizzied, Peggy, wrote “If I’m kind, I’ll get the day I deserve.” I’m going to try to implement that. No guarantees, but I may get through an hour or two before snark and unhappiness overcome my desire to be a better person.
I found an old post-it note recently, and love the quote:
‘She is currently lost to her better self.’ – Daniel Mallory Ortberg in Slate’s Dear Prudence column
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The Good: Family, friends, two kitties, books, and soccer in constantly-rotating order. I’m still recovering from right knee replacement surgery in early May, which will take up to a year to get completely healed although at almost 17 weeks I’m 85-90% or there. Jenna is living with her girlfriend. I am happy for her and miss having her here. I can finally breathe a bit now that it’s Harris – Walz against The Idiot Boys.
The Bad and the Sad: The sad: Inara died this morning.
The bad: From the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Doomsday Clock. This information was published in January of this year when the clock was set to 90 seconds before midnight, apocalypse. 90 seconds is the shortest time to apocalypse since the clock was created in 1945.
A moment of historic danger: It is still 90 seconds to midnight
Ominous trends continue to point the world toward global catastrophe. The war in Ukraine and the widespread and growing reliance on nuclear weapons increase the risk of nuclear escalation. China, Russia, and the United States are all spending huge sums to expand or modernize their nuclear arsenals, adding to the ever-present danger of nuclear war through mistake or miscalculation.
In 2023, Earth experienced its hottest year on record, and massive floods, wildfires, and other climate-related disasters affected millions of people around the world. Meanwhile, rapid and worrisome developments in the life sciences and other disruptive technologies accelerated, while governments made only feeble efforts to control them.
The Ugly: The Gang of Psychos is the ugliest thing going on in this country right now. Vicious, evil people in power with a pseudo-Christian agenda that does not come close to following the Christianity they profess but profane.
I turned 71 last month. I think “How did I get to be old?”
I read and am a charter member of the Redbud and Beyond Book Club, started in 1997. We’ve chosen books for our 2024-2025 Book Club Year.
Aug – The End of the Affair by Graham Greene – started, abandoned
Sep – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt – wonderful! about 1/3 of the way through
Oct – Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Nov – Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie
Dec – Foster by Claire Keegan
Jan – James by Percival Everett
Feb – Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
Mar - The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict
Apr – The Good Lord Bird by James McBride
May – Dinosaurs by Linda Millet
Jun 8 - book selection
I have been married to Bill for 33 years and am mother to Jenna, who turned 31 this month. It’s back to the two of us on 8 acres in central NC with our kitties and a daughter 40 minutes away.
Just cute kitties this time. Wash in front, his mother Zoe behind him.
We were expecting it, but Inara Starbuck Hengeveld passed away early this morning around 1 a.m. Bill found her. She’d been restless most of the yesterday, wanting to be held and then not. She drank a bit of water here and there but wouldn’t eat. She was 17 years, 2 months, 11 days old.
.
It’s still Jenna’s birthday month, so here she is at her first birthday party.
My goal last year was 75 books, based on what I thought would be a tough reading year because of my health. Ha. I read 393 books, mostly on my Kindle, mostly using Kindle Unlimited. They were, as my daughter calls them, smut, and my friend Karen in Montana calls them, porn. *shrugs* I still really, really enjoy reading this subgenre of contemporary fiction/romance and will continue until it no longer interests me. It’s getting more challenging to find books as I’ve refined my targeted trope(s), but I’ve become a great detective. This coming year’s goal is 150 based on still reading smut. I haven’t made the goal higher because of my knee replacement surgery, and as I recall from last year, the first month following surgery was not much reading. However, I’ve already read 269 books.
.
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Express gratitude for what I have - family, friends, intangibles and tangibles - every day.
.
2024. Most of the rest of the year will be my recovery from right knee replacement surgery, without Jenna living at home but close by. The new normal for Covid will, I hope, be continued vigilance and an eventual regimen of yearly vaccines as we do with flu. With politics, who knows, but I have hope now where I didn’t until it became Harris – Walz 2024. The Democrats need to be vigilant in continuing to keep the Gang of Psychos in check News avoidance as written above, except when I need my dose of schadenfreude, aka epicaricacy, and continue to revel in any and everything that politically or legally injures Trump. Not in line with what Peggy said, above, but I admit to not being perfect and reserving the right to be inconsistent.
2karenmarie
read - 393 last year
1. Just a Bit Wrecked by Alessandra Hazard 12/31/23 1/1/24 205 pages Kindle
Logan and Andrew Straight Guys 11 2020
2. Just a Bit Captivated by Alessandra Hazard 1/1/24 1/1/24 239 pages Kindle
Aiden and Zain Straight Guys 14 2023
3. Tell No One by Barbara Elsborg 1/1/24 1/2/24 280 pages Kindle Tag and Delaney 2022
4. The Making of Jonty Bloom by Barbara Elsborg 1/2/24 1/3/24 383 pages Kindle Jonty and Devan Unfinished Business 1 2020
5. Reinventing Cato by Barbara Elsborg 1/3/24 1/4/24 327 pages KindleCato and Vigge Unfinished Business 3 2021
6. Waiting for Ru by Barbara Elsborg 1/4/24 1/5/24 352 pages Kindle Ru and Jasim Unfinished Business 4 2021
**abandoned Brave for You by Crystal Lacy** 166 pages
7. Fairy Tales for Angry Little Girls by Lela Lee 1/5/24 1/6/24 168 pages Hardcover
8. Falling by Barbara Elsborg 1/5/24 1/6/24 333 pages Kindle Malachi and Harper Fall and Break 1 2017
9. Breaking by Barbara Elsborg 1/6/24 1/7/24 333 pages Kindle
Archer and Conrad Fall and Break 2 2017
10. He's the One by Barbara Elsborg 1/7/24 1/8/24 377 pages Kindle Col and Theo Fate We Make 1 2023
11. Hold On by Barbara Elsborg 1/8/24 1/9/24 322 pages KindleDominic and Ren Fate We Make 2 2023
12. This is Real by Barbara Elsborg 1/9/24 1/9/24 262 pages Kindle Murdo and Lukas 2022
13. Edge of Forever by Barbara Elsborg 1/10/24 1/11/24 348 pages KindlePasha and Levi 2018
14. Zeke's Wood by Barbara Elsborg 1/11/24 1/11/24 68 pages Kindle Zeke and Gideon 2017
15. With Or Without Him by Barbara Elsborg 1/11/24 1/12/24 306 pages KindleHaris and Tyler 2017
16. Drawn In by Barbara Elsborg 1/12/24 1/13/24 335 pages Kindle Kell and Gethin 2016
17. Cowboys Down by Barbara Elsborg 1/13/24 1/14/24 287 pages Kindle
Jasper and Calum 2017
18. Give Yourself Away by Barbara Elsborg 1/14/24 1/15/24 353 pages Kindle March and Caleb 2017
19. Every Move He Makes by Barbara Elsborg 1/15/24 1/16/24 277 pages Kindle Logan and Zak 2017
20. Dirty Games by Barbara Elsborg 1/16/24 1/17/24 346 pages KindleLinton and Thorne 2017
21. Where Forever Started by Barbara Elsborg 1/17/24 1/18/24 Kindle Barney and Raf 2017
22. The Bastard and the Heir by Eden Finley and Saxon James 1/19/24 /1/19/24 337 pages Kindle Darcy and Wren 2024
**abandoned The Fake Boyfriends Debacle by Hayden Hall** 79 pages
**abandoned In The Gray by Christina Lee** 140 pages
23. A Wedding in a Week by Con Riley 1/19/24 1/20/24 292 pages Kindle Marc and Stef 2023
24. Assassins Are People Too by S. C. Wynne 1/20/24 1/21/24 133 pages Kindle Marc and Dillon Assassins in Love Series 1 2019
25. Assassins Love People Too by S. C. Wynne 1/21/24 1/21/24 131 pages Kindle Marc and Dillon Assassins in Love Series 2 2019
26. Assassins Save People Too by S. C. Wynne 1/21/24 1/21/24 122 pages KindleMarc and Dillon Assassins in Love Series 3 2019
**abandoned Love Me Again by Max Walker** 70 pages
27. Crashing Upwards by S.C. Wynne 1/21/24 1/22/24 314 pages KindleHarper and Sam 2018
28. His Death Bringer by Courtney W. Dixon 1/22/24 1/23/24 316 pages Kindle Luca and Dante The District 1 2023
29. Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen read by Arte Johnson 12/31/23 1/23/24 11.5 hours audiobook
30. Keeping It Casual by Jax Calder 1/23/24 1/23/24 140 pages KindleDustin and Jeremy 2023
31. The Anonymous Hookup 1/23/24 1/24/24 121 pages Kindle Lane and Sam 2022
**abandoned Love is Blind by S.C. Wynne** 30 pages
**abandoned Head Over Feels by Bix Barrow** 284 pages
32. The Mission by Barbara Elsborg 1/24/24 1/25/24 146 pages Kindle Conrad and Arlo 2023
33. A Spaceman Came Traveling by Barbara Elsborg 1/25/24 1/25/24 62 pages Kindle Seven and Cooper 2023
34. Trapped for the Holidays by Courtney W. Dixon 1/25/24 1/25/24 98 pages Kindle Rhett and Patrick 2023
**abandoned Return by Fire by Tracey Jerald** 34 pages
**abandoned Stix & Stones by Courtney W. Dixon** 191 pages
35. Anticipating Disaster by Silvia Violet 1/26/24 1/26/24 248 pages Kindle David and Oliver Anticipation 1 2019
36. His To Own by Leo Rivers 1/26/24 1/27/24 151 pages Kindle Rowan and Zane Heart of Thornes 1 2023
37. Mine to Claim by E.V. Olsen 1/27/24 1/27/24 Kindle Rex and Devon Wasteland Temptations 1 2023
38. Mine to Protect by E.V. Olsen 1/27/24 1/28/24 62 pages Kindle Rex and Devon Wasteland Temptations 2 2023
39. His to Break by E.V. Olsen 1/28/24 1/28/24 51 pages Kindle Mac and Cal Wasteland Temptations 3 2024
40. Nixon by Laura John 1/28/24 1/28/24 238 pages Kindle Dante and Nixon Hunter Security 1 2023
41. Kissing in the Snow by Laura John 1/29/24 1/29/24 101 pages Kindle Dane and Ryan related to Sentinel Protection Duology 1 2021
42. Damaged Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 1/29/24 1/29/24 399 pages Kindle Maximoff and Farrow Like Us 1 2017
43. The Plus-One Entanglement by Paulina Ian-Kane 1/29/24 1/30/24 127 pages Kindle Asher and Jordan Love After Forty 1 2023
**abandoned One by Paulina Ian-Kane** 197 pages
44. His Mafia Prince by Leo Rivers 1/30/24 1/31/24 133 pages Kindle
Angelo and Sebastian Toscano Doms 1 2023
45. The Billionaire's Rival by Silvia Violet 1/31/24 1/31/24 276 pages Kindle Ford and Jay Bad Boy Billionaires 2 2023
46. True North by C.E. Kilgore 1/31/24 1/31/24 57 pages Kindle Chris and Joshua Hearts Compass 1 2015
47. Down South by C.E. Kilgore 1/31/24 1/31/24 61 pages Kindle Gabe and Liam Hearts Compass 3 2015
48. Back East by C.E. Kilgore 1/31/24 2/1/24 57 pages Kindle Eli and David Hearts Compass 2 2015
49. Out West by C.E. Kilgore 2/1/24 2/1/24 62 pages Kindle Alex and Mateo Hearts Compass 4 2015
50. Objectified by C.E. Kilgore 2/1/24 2/1/24 48 pages Kindle Zane and Tyler 2015
51. Shades by Jaime Reese 2/1/24 2/3/24 340 pages Kindle Killian and Nick 2018
52. Grayson Ryder: A Thief's Thrill by M.L. Giles 2/3/24 2/3/24 244 pages Kindle Grayson and Colson Grayson Ryder 1 2018
53. Just Friends by Tina Kove 2/4/24 2/4/24 159 pages Kindle Ben and Tarjei 2020
54. Love and Moonlight by Killian Ford 2/4/24 2/24 177 pages Kindle Jax and Victor 2023
55. The Escape: Soren's Saga by Nicky James 2/4/24 2/25/24 291 pages Kindle Soren and Remy Healing Hearts 3 2017
56. A Day Makes by Mary Calmes 2/5/24 2/6/24 236 pages Kindle Ceaton and Brin The Vault 1 2021
57. Not What It Seems by Nicky James 2/6/24 2/7/24 442 pages Kindle Cyrus and River 2021
58. Cravings of the Heart by Nicky James 2/7/24 2/7/24 298 pages Kindle Arden and Iggy Trials of Fear 6 2019
59. Accidentally August by E.M. Denning 2/7/24 2/7/24 191 pages KindleAugust and Crispin Walking Disaster 1 2023
60. As Much As I Try by Erica Montrose 2/8/24 2/9/24 208 pages KindleEdwin and Liam 2022
61. Oliver by E.M. Denning 2/9/24 2/10/24 195 pages Kindle Oliver and Jordan Walking Disaster 2 2023
62. Last First Kiss by E.M. Denning 2/10/24 2/10/24 201 pages pages Kindle Logan and Ezra 2021
**abandoned Murder Husbands by E.M. Denning** 96 pages
**abandoned Dario: Wicked Legacies by Victoria Sue** 146 pages
63. Mafia Target by Mila Finelli 2/12/24 2/13/24 301 pages Kindle Giulio and Alessio Kings of Italy 4 2023
64. Afogato by E.M. Lindsey 2/13/24 2/13/24 262 pages Kindle Caleb and Bodhi Brew Biz 1 2023
65. Most Of You by E.M. Lindsey 2/13/24 2/16/24 280 pages Kindle Emil and Renzo The Beginning of Always 2 2023
**The Kidnapping of Roan Sinclair by Ashlyn Drewek** 131 pages
66. The Dotted Line by Claire Cullen 2/16/24/ 2/16/24 121 pages Kindle Benn and Leo Tangled Gentry 1 2017
67. Branded by Roelle Denning 2/16/24 2/16/24 277 pages Kindle Declan and Remi Allies 1 2023
68. Stepbrother Dearest by Willow Dixon 2/17/24 2/17/24 314 pages KindleCaleb and Gray Crimson Club 1 2023
69. Fakers With Benefits by Willow Dixon 2/17/24 2/18/24 330 pages KindleCaleb and Gray Crimson Club 2 2023
70. Surviving the Break by C.P. Harris 2/18/24 2/19/24 289 pages Kindle Max and Ash Chadwick 2 2020
**abandoned Staking His Claim by Ki Brightly and M.D. Gregory** 135 pages
**abandoned The Former Assassin's Guide to Snagging a Reluctant Boyfriend by Alice Winters** 96 pages
71. Reindeer Games by N.R. Walker 2/20/23 2/20/23 157 pages Kindle Leif and Russ Ace's Wild 6 2019
72. Nuts by S.E. Jakes and Stephanie Tyler 2/20/24 2/20/24 90 pages Kindle Preston and Jagger Ace's Wild 2 2019
73. Reunion by Neve Wilder 2/20/24 2/20/24 132 pages Kindle Cole and Dane Ace's Wild 7 2019
74. The Good Liar by C.P. Harris 2/20/24 2/21/24 346 pages Kindle Cole and Jasper Infidelity 1 2023
75. The Boss's Boy by Aja Foxx 2/22/24 2/22/24 379 pages Kindle Dmitri and Eiji Mafia Mayhem 2 2023
76. Love Language by Jax Calder 2/22/24 2/22/24 59 pages Kindle Ash and Dominic 2024
77. The Fishermen by C.P. Harris 2/23/24 2/24/22 474 pages Kindle Leland and Franklin Infidelity 2 2023
78. Want You Still by C.E. Ricci and Marley Valentine 2/24/24 2/25/24 366 pages Kindle Kindle Will and Pierce 2024
**abandoned The Way We Hate by Myka Loren** 196 pages
79. The Truth of Loving You by Heather Leighson 2/25/24 2/26/24 383 pages Kindle Cole and Shane Unframed Art MM Romance 1 2023
80. You Have Arrived At Your Destination by Amor Towles 2/27/24 2/27/24 50 pages Kindle 2019
81. Crankshaft by K.M. Neuhold 2/26/24 2/27/24 245 pages Kindle Porter and Steele Big Bull Mechanics 1 2022
**abandoned Fool's Gold by J.V. Speyer** 99 pages
82. Rhythmic Bliss by Leigh Jarrett 2/27/24 2/27/24 140 pages Kindle Lucas and Nick LJ M/M/ romance 7 2023
83. From the Ground Up by Harper Robson 2/27/24 2/27/24 263 pages Kindle Mason and Jackson Hot Dam Homes 1 2022
84. Falling for Raine by Lane Hayes 2/27/24 2/28/24 208 pages Kindle Raine and Graham 2024
**abandoned Dearly & Deviant Daniel by L.A. Kaye** 159 pages
85. Lovers Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 2/28/24 2/29/24 467 pages Kindle Maximoff and Farrow Like Us 2 2017
**abandoned Dearly Deviant Daniel by L.A. Kaye** 159 pages
86. Alphas Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 2/29/24 3/1/24 488 pages Kindle Maximoff and Farrow Like Us 3 2018
87. Tangled Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 3/1/24 3/1/24 483 pages KindleJane and Thatcher Like Us 4 2019
88. Sinful Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 3/1/24 3/2/24 501 pages Kindle Jane and Thatcher Like Us 5 2019
89. Headstrong Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 3/2/24 3/3/24 468 pages Kindle Maximoff and Farrow Like Us 6 2019
90. Charming Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 3/3/24 3/4/24 499 pages Kindle Oscar and Jack Like Us 7 2020
91. Wild Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 3/5/24 3/5/24 498 pages Kindle Akara, Banks, and Sulli Like Us 8 2020
92. Fearless Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 3/5/24 3/6/24 587 pages Kindle Akara, Banks, and Sulli Like Us 9 2021
93. Infamous Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 3/6/24 3/7/24 587 pages Kindle Akara, Banks, and Sulli Like Us 10 2021
94. Misfits Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 3/7/24 3/8/24 464 pages Kindle Luna and Donnelly Like Us 11 2022
95. Unlucky Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 3/8/24 3/9/24 588 pages Kindle Luna and Donnelly Like Us 12 2023
96. Nobody Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 3/9/24 3/10/24 812 pages Kindle Luna and Donnelly Like Us 13 2024
97. Damaged Like Us 3/11/24 3/11/24 399 pages Kindle **reread** Maximoff and Farrow Like Us 1 2017
98. A Bit of Rough by Laura Baumbach 3/13/24 3/13/24 217 pages Kindle Rough Series Book 1 2007
99. Lovers Like Us 3/11/24 3/14/24 466 pages Kindle **reread** Maximoff and Farrow Like Us 2 2017
100. Fire and Sand by Louise Collins 3/14/24 3/14/24 108 pages Kindle Jake & Maddox Adrenaline Jake 3 2018
101. Guns and Shadows by Louise Collins 3/14/24 3/14/24 130 pages Kindle Jake & Maddox Adrenaline Jake 4 2018
102. Diamond in the Rough by Louise Collins 3/14/24 3/14/24 207 pages KindleJake & Maddox Adrenaline Jake 5 2019
103. #20DaystoLA by Tanya Chris 3/14/24 3/15/24 252 pages Braxton and Craig 2020
**abandoned Kept in the Dark by Charlie Cochet** 137 pages
104. Stealing the Silver Fox by Daniel May 3/15/24 3/16/24 170 pages Kindle Ezra and Tony Obsessed With Him 3 2023
105. No Angel by Daniel May 3/16/24 3/16/24 194 pages Kindle Enzo and Hill Obsessed With Him 4 2024
106. Christmas With The Billionaire by Amber Ridge 3/16/24 3/16/24 58 pages Kindle Wyatt and Drake Boy Next Door 5 2015
**abandoned My Chaos, His Calm by Romeo Alexander** 65 pages
107. My Brother's Best Friend by Aiden Bates and Ali Lyda 3/16/24 3/17/24 258 pages KindleJamie and Nico Caldwell Brothers 1 2020
**abandoned Touch and Go by Aiden Bates** 177 pages
**abandoned Alphas Like Us by Krista Ritchie and Becca Ritchie 73 pages
108. The Flirty Vet by Casey Cox 3/17/24 3/18/24 401 pages Kindle Col and Wilby Vet Shop Boys Down Under 1 2024
109. Runaway by Casey Cox 3/18/24 3/19/24 260 pages Kindle Conrad and Jedfire Escape 2 2021
110. Conversation Hearts by Avon Gale 3/19/24 3/19/24 28 page short story Kindle Sinjin and Levi 2019
111. Learning to Feel by N.R. Walker 3/19/24 3/19/24 252 pages KindleNathan and Trent 2015
112. Old Acquaintance by Avon Gale 3/19/24 3/19/24 31 pages Kindle Andrew and Elias 2019
113. The Revenge Agenda by Saxon James 3/19/24 3/20/24 276 pages KindleRush and Hunter Accidental Love 3 2024
114. Alaskan Thunder by Nando Gray 3/20/24 3/21/24 104 pages Calvin and Zayne 2024
115. Without You by Marley Valentine 3/21/24 3/21/24 290 pages Kindle Deacon and Julian 2020
116. In the Eye of the Beholder by Dianna Roman 3/21/24 3/22/24 387 pages KindleDaniel and Eric 2023
117. The Gentleman by Dianna Roman 3/22/24 3/23/24 257 pages Kindle Cameron and Pete 2024
118. You Again by Dianna Roman 3/23/24 3/24/25 262 pages Kindle Johnny and Aiden Men of Olympus 1 2022
119. A Minute More by Cora Rose 3/25/24 3/25/24 210 pages Kindle Wesley and Simon Timeless 1 2023
**abandoned Say I Do by Brea Alepoú and Skyler Snow** 170 pages
**abandoned Blu, My Protector by RS McKenzie** 156 pages
120. The Geographer's Library by Jon Fasman 1/26/24 3/27/24 15.5 hours audio book2005
121. Hot Mess by Misha Horne 3/26/24 3/27/24 309 pages Kindle London and Erik 2020
122. Little Demon in the Details by Nordika Night 3/27/24 3/29/24 376 pages Kindle Blake and Mercer 2023
123. The Caretaker by C.P. Harris 3/29/24 3/29/24 265 pages Kindle Noon and Solace Infidelity 3 2024
124. Bad Boy by Emma Alcott 3/29/24 3/30/24 398 pages Kindle Colton and Russ Masters of Romance 1 2021
**abandoned Sweet Thing by Emma Alcott** 121 pages
**abandoned Picture Love by A.F. Zoelle** 149 pages
125. Wedding Bells by Peter Styles and J.P. Oliver 3/31/24 4/2/24 Kindle Sebastian and Matt Finding Shore 3 2018
126. Endless Stretch of Blue by Riley Hart 4/2/24 4/3/24 253 pages Kindle Enzo and Damon 2019
**abandoned Boss of Attraction by Kimberly Knight and Rachel Lyn Adams ** 51 pages
**abandoned Losing Control by Riley Hart Ben and Dante Broken Pieces 3 2015**48 pages
127. Monopolize Me by Evie Noir 4/4/24 4/5/24 468 pages Kindle Dakota and Lirio The New York Series 1 2020
128. Monopolize You by Evie Noir 4/5/24 4/6/24 479 pages Kindle Dakota and Lirio The New York Series 2 2021
129. The Secret Lives of CEOs by Joey Mayble 4/6/24 4/6/24 197 pages Kindle
Max and Cameron Gay Awakenings 2
130. Monopolize Us by Evie Noir 4/7/24 4/9/24 499 pages Kindle Dakota and Lirio The New York Series 3 2022
131. Unforgettable by Marley Valentine 4/8/24 Kindle Oz and Reeve Vino and Veritas 18 2021
132. Secret Desires by Amber Ridge 4/10/24 4/10/24 34 pages Kindle Nicholas and Daniel Boy Next Door 4 2014
**abandoned White Noise by Lark Taylor ** 168 pages
133. To Have and to Hold: Taken by Abigail Kade 4/10/24 4/11/24 170 pages Kindle Worthy and Crow Criminal Delights 12 2019
134. Brazen Affairs by Ashley James 4/11/24 4/12/24 295 pages Kindle Vaughn and Camden Hidden Affairs 1 2023
135. Eden by Avon Gale and Emily Rossman 4/12/24 4/12/24 224 pages Kindle Rayne and Brandon 2022
136. RPF - When Fiction Gets A Little Too Real by M. Grano and C. Azzo 4/12/24 4/16/24 458 pages Kindle Sam and Levi 2024
**abandoned Drawn In By You by R.M. Neill** 106 pages way too precocious daughter, too angsty Travis, too much
137. Storm Clouds and Devastation by Ashley James 4/16/24 4/17/24 286 pages Kindle Bodhi and Jules Hidden Affairs 2 2023
**abandoned Embracing His Shame by Brigham Vaughn** 212 pages Kink okay, but Forrest's fear of relationships irrational and Jarod starts being interested.
138. Say My Name by Ashley James 4/18/24 4/19/24 308 pages Kindle Travis and Mateo 2023
139. Insatiable Hunger by Ashley James 4/17/24 4/18/24 340 pages Kindle Elias and Zeke Hidden Affairs 3 2023
140. Aftercare by Tanya Chris 4/18/24 4/19/24 211 pages Kindle Garrett and Aayan Ever After 1 2017
141. Aftershock by Tanya Chris 4/19/24 4/20/24 218 pages Kindle Garrett and Aayan Ever After 2 2017
142. Aftermath by Tanya Chris 4/19/24 4/20/24 236 pages Kindle Casey and Brooks Ever After 3 2019
143. Red Flags and Tuesdays by Nordika Night 4/20/24 4/21/24 251 pages Kindle Reid and Atticus Weekday Weirdos 1 2024
144. Professor Platonic by Lucy Lennox 4/21/24 4/21/24 42 pages Kindle Jack and River 2023
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145. Out of the Office Romance by Twoony 4/22/24 4/24/24 536 pages KindleKade and Nolen AND Louis and Mason 2023
146. The House of Being by Natasha Trethewey 4/12/24 4/24/24 hardcover 77 pages
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147. Six Feet Apart by 4/24/24 4/24/24 113 pages Alina Popescu and A L Bates KindleDarius and Aadi 2020
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148. Gentle Hands by Emily Buckley 4/24/24 4/25/24 159 pages Kindle Matthew and Tom Growing Pains 1 2020
149. Payback by Alexa Land Kindle 4/25/24 4/25/24 182 pages Kindle Malcolm and Daniel Firsts and Forever Stories 10 2023
150. Message Received 4/25/24 4/26/24 by D.K. Sutton 314 pages Kindle Ben and Sean Sloan Brothers Book 2 2023 my library call center, ben sub Sean dom trust fund
151. The Heir's Disgrace by August Jones 4/26/24 4/27/24 426 PAGES Kindle Drew and Ollivier Doormen of the Upper East Side 1 2024
152. Say Yes by Jen Samson 4/27/24 4/28/24 422 pages Kindle Colt and Sebastian 2022
153. For You, Sir by Emily Brandish 4/28/24 4/29/24 306 pages Kindle Jun and Einar 2023
154. Deep Under by Tanya Chris 4/29/24 4/29/24 47 pages Kindle Maddox and Jack Deep Under 1 2016
155. Back Under by Tanya Chris 4/29/24 4/29/24 47 pages Kindle Maddox and Jack Deep Under 1 2021
156. How to Shield an Assassin by AJ Sherwood 4/29/24 4/30/24 254 pages Kindle Ari and Carter Unholy Trifecta Book 1 2019
157. How to Steal a Thief by AJ Sherwood 4/30/24 5/1/24 197 pages Kindle Ivan and Aiden Unholy Trifecta Book 2 2020
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158. Dual Destruction by Kate Hawthorne 5/1/24 5/3/24 246 pages KindleSage and Golden Duality 1 2021
159. Hitman's Secret by MJ Red 5/6/24 5/6/24 32 pages Kindle Charles and Oliver 2021
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160. 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall 5/7/24 5/9/24 386 pages Kindle Sam and Jonathan Material World 1 2023
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161. Employing Patience by Saxon James 5/11/24 5/12/24 290 pages Kindle Art and Joey Divorced Men's Club 4 2023
162. Glory by Leo Rivers 5/12/24 5/12/24 81 pages Kindle Zach and Wyatt 2023
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163. Lights, Camera, Passion by Isabel Lucero 5/12/24 5/14/24 396 pages KindleJacoby and Roman 2024
164. A Mountain Man Walks into a Coffee Shop by Mal Trevino 5/14/24 5/15/24 81 pages Kindle Josiah and Lennon Harlow Mountain Men 1 2023
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166. A Mountain Man Walks Into His Brother's Best Friend by Mal Trevino 5/16/24 5/16/24 87 pages Kindle Noah and Gabriel Harlow Mountain Men 3 2023
167. Snowflake Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses by M.J. O'Shea 5/16/24 5/16/24 52 pages Kindle Toby and Cook 2023
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168. Nothing Special by Casey Cox 5/17/24 5/18/24 247 pages Kindle Benji and Darren 2022
169. When London Snow Falls by Hayden Stone 5/18/24 5/20/24 320 pages KindleCharlie and Ben When Snow Falls 2 2022
170. Scandal by T. Ashleigh 5/20/24 5/22/24 197 pages Kindle Austin and Beckett Black Diamond 6 2023 too trope-y no explanations for certain things
171. Tripwrecked by A. Poland 5/22/24 5/23/24 311 pages Kindle Aiden and Finn 2022
172. Ambiguous by Leslie McAdam 5/23/24 5/24/24 286 pages Kindle Sam and Julian IOU 1 2022
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173. Studious by Leslie McAdam 5/24/24 5/25/24 248 pages Kindle Danny and Alden IOU 2 2022
174. Oblivious by Leslie McAdam 5/25/24 5/26/24 185 pages Kindle Noah and August IOU 3 2023
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175. Unmanageable by Leslie McAdam 5/27/24 5/28/24 242 pages Kindle Scott and Luke In Vino Veritas 3 2022
176. Survive the Streets by Alex Timothy 5/29/24 5/30/24 264 pages Kindle Bailey and Gabriel Survive Series 1 2022
177. Survive the City by Alex Timothy 5/30/24 5/31/24 258 pages Kindle Bailey and Gabriel, Renée and Peyton Survive Series 2 2022
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178. Too Hostile by Nicole Dykes 5/31/24 6/2/24 214 pages Kindle Fletcher and Ronan 2024
179. Greyson Fox by TL Travis 6/2/24 6/2/24 287 pages KindleGreyson and Samuel Greyson Fox Saga 1 2019
180. The New Neighbor by Rye Cox 6/2/24 6/3/24 204 pages Kindle Caleb and Zack Corio Heights 1 2021
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181. The Law of Attraction by Jay Northcote 6/3/24 6/4/24 238 pages Kindle Alec and Ed 2016
182. Like a Lover by Jay Northcote 6/4/24 6/4/24 193 pages Kindle Josh and Rupert Housemates 2 2015
183. A Betting Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion 6/4/24 6/4/24 158 pages Kindle Kent and Terry Men of Manhattan 1 2017
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184. Just a Bit Heartless by Alessandra Hazard 6/5/24 6/6/24 224 pages Kindle Jordan and Damiano Straight Guys 13 2022
185. Himbo by Emmy Sanders 6/6/24 6/7/24 296 pages KindleCas and Jason Elite 8 Studios 6 2023
186. Right-Hand Man by T.S. Ankney 6/7/24 6/7/24 112 pages Kindle Eli and Dante Hot Take 1 2022
187. I've Been Careless With a Delicate Thing by Marina Vivancos 6/7/24 6/7/24 99 pages Kindle Silas and Oscar
188. Truth By His Hand by Casey Cameron 6/7/24 6/9/24 402 pages Kindle River and Ellison 2017
189. Submission by by Jodi Payne and Chris Owen 6/9/24 6/10/24 318 pages Kindle Tobias and Noah Deviations 1 2019
190. These Monstrous Deeds by TJ Hamel 6/10/24 6/11/24 435 pages Kindle Carter and Nathan/Travis Monstrous Deeds 1 2021
191. A Dangerous Game by TJ Hamel 6/11/24 6/12/24 325 pages Kindle Carter and Nathan/Travis Monstrous Deeds 2 2022
192. One Last Time by TJ Hamel 6/12/24 6/13/24 354 pages Kindle Carter and Travis Monstrous Deeds 3 2023
193. Drown in You by TJ Hamel aka Taylor McNiff 6/13/24 6/14/24 557 pages Kindle Casey and Jake Monstrous Survivors 1 2023
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194. Heat by TL Travis 6/15/24 6/15/24 227 pages Kindle Daughtry and Campbell 2022 one skeeter shy of a blood transfusion
195. Craving the Chase by Syn Blackrose 6/15/24 6/15/24 264 pages Kindle Noah and Chase 2024
196. You've Got Male by DJ Jamison 6/16/24 6/17/24 164 pages Kindle Chase and Austin Rom-Com Reboot 2 2024
197. Where There's a Wil, There's a Way by PT Ambler 6/17/24 6/17/24 264 pages Kindle Rhys and Wil Duly Domesticated 1 2024
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198. Splintered by SJD Peterson 6/18/24 6/19/24 196 pages KindleHutch and Noah 2016
199. Under the Alpenglow by TH Compton 6/19/24 6/19/24 151 pages Kindle Elijah and Nyx Love Abroad 8 2023
200. The Truth In My Lies by LA Witt 6/19/24 6/20/24 294 pages Kindle Seth and Brandon 2024 purchased
201. Stealing His Heart by Marina Lander 6/20/24 6/20/24 43 pages Kindle Antonio and Eric 2017
202. Just a Taste by Briar Prescott 6/20/24 6/22/24 351 pages Kindle Lake and Ryker 2024
203. My Best Friend's Secret by Romeo Alexander 6/22/24 6/22/24 297 pages Kindle Adam and Bennett Men of Fairlake 1 2023
204. Attraction by Carly Marie 6/22/24 6/23/24 354 pages Kindle Dexter and James Undisclosed 3 2020
205. Stalked But Not Afraid by Nicole Dykes 6/23/24 6/24/25 196 pages Kindle Roman and Brooks Spark of Hope 2 2020
206. The Bouncer by Heath Grayson 6/24/24 6/25/24 291 pages Kindle Blake and Kane But We're Bros! 1 2023
**abandoned Nathan by Carly Marie** 198 pages family BDSM club including grandma, eliot immediately telling Austin he's gay after 35 years in the closet and etc.
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207. Mr. Right Now by Ilsa Olsen 6/26/24 6/27/24 190 pages Kindle Drew and Sullivan Suits & Sevens 2 2021
208. The Redemption of Roman by T. Ashleigh 6/27/24 6/28/24 348 pages Kindle Alex and Roman 2022
209. Under Your Skin by Lee McCormick 6/28/24 6/29/24 370 pages Kindle Levi and Jonah 2024
210. Fen by Barbara Elsborg 6/29/24 6/30/24 395 pages Kindle Fen and Ripley 2024
211. Work: Strictly Professional by Jesse H Reign 7/1/24 7/2/24 284 pages Kindle Wyn and Derek Bad Decisions 2 2024
212. The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin by Gordon S. Wood 4/1/24 7/2/24 audio book 10 1/2 hours
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213. Twisted Rivalry by Devon McCormack 7/2/24 7/3/24 316 pages Kindle Jonas and Ryan 2024
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214. Ignite by Abigail Glenn 7/3/24 7/4/24 317 pages Kindle Ezra and Cain Sinro Enterprises 1 2024
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215. Salt by Fearne Hill 7/4/24 7/4/24 268 pages Kindle Florian and Charles Island Love 1 2024
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216. Notorious by Leslie McAdam 7/5/24 7/7/24 358 pages KindleJohnny and Kurt IOU 5 2024
217. Marked by the Omega by Ashe Moon 7/7/24 7/7/24 258 pages Kindle Mason and Christophe Luna Brothers 3 2017
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218. Dangerously Happy by Varian Krylov 7/7/24 7/7/24 213 pages Kindle Adrian and Dario Fault Lines 1 2014
219. Bad Things by Varian Krylov 7/8/24 7/9/24 380 pages Kindle Xavi and Carson Fault Lines 2 2024
220. P.S. I Loathe You by Isla Olsen 7/9/24 7/10/24 276 pages Kindle Wes and Devon 2022
221. The Good Boy by Lisa Henry and JA Rock 7/10/24 7/11/24 330 pages Kindle Lane and Derek The Boy 1 2021
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222. Among the Living by Jordan Castillo Price 7/11/24 7/12/24 143 pages Kindle Victor and Jacob PsyCop 1 2009
223. Criss Cross by Jordan Castillo Price 7/12/24 7/13/24 149 pages Kindle Victor and Jacob PsyCop 2 2009
224. Body and Soul by Jordan Castillo Price 7/13/24 7/13/24 158 pages Kindle Victor and Jacob PsyCop 3 2009
225. Secrets by Jordan Castillo Price 7/13/24 7/14/24 200 pages Kindle Victor and Jacob PsyCop 4 2009
226. Camp Hell by Jordan Castillo Price 7/14/24 7/15/24 246 pages Kindle Victor and Jacob PsyCop 5 2009
227. GhosTV by Jordan Castillo Price 7/15/24 7/18/24 330 pages Kindle Victor and Jacob PsyCop 6 2011
228. Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles 7/18/24 7/19/24 248 pages Kindle Will and Kim The Will Darling Adventures 1 2020
229. The Sugared Game by KJ Charles 7/19/24 7/20/24 268 pages Kindle Will and Kim The Will Darling Adventures 2 2020
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230. Subtle Blood by KJ Charles 7/20/24 7/21/24 274 pages KindleWill and Kim The Will Darling Adventures 3 2021
231. Married to His Marshal by Shiloh Swift 7/21/24 7/22/24 87 pages Kindle Benoit and Nicky His Blue Collar Man 5 2023
**abandoned Ancient History by AJ Truman** 77 pages
232. Rehearsal with my Groom-to-be-Boss by MM Angeles 7/23/24 7/23/24 26 pages Kindle
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233. Filthy Sweet by R Cayden 7/23/24 7/24/24 217 pages KindleOwen and Fox Love Unexpected 1 2021
234. Second Chance at First Love by NR Walker 7/24/24 7/24/24 88 pages Kindle Paul and Derek The Storm Boys 0 2023
**abandoned New Tricks by Jodi Payne** 164 pages
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235. Cryptic by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 7/24/24 7/25/24 175 pages Kindle Derek and Matt Puzzles 1 2021
236. Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle by The Countess of Carnarvon 7/15/24 7/26/24 audiobook 8 hours narrated by Wanda McCaddon 2012
237. Mine to Hold by Sullyn Shaw 7/27/24 7/27/24 79 pages KindleBrohm and Draven 2023
238. The Amazing Alpha Tau Boyfriend Project by Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey 7/27/24 7/28/24 KindleArcher and Eli Alpha Tau 1 2023
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239. Wobble by Becca Seymour 7/28/24 7/29/24 60 pages (?) Kindle Cory and Eric Outback Boys 1 2023
240. The Harder We Fall by Rebecca Raine 7/29/24 7/29/24 254 pages Kindle Tristan and Sam 2021
241. Skeletons in the Closet by Nicky James 7/29/24 7/31/24 360 pages Kindle Tal and Diem Shadowy Solutions 1 2024
**abandoned The Hitman Vs Cade: Complete by Maddox Auheim** 53 pages
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242. Broken by Nicola Haken 7/31/24 8/2/24 329 pages Kindle Theodore and James 2016
243. The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home by Dan Ariely read by Simon Jones 7/27/24 8/2/24 9 hours audio book
244. Brutal Souls by Quell T. Fox 8/2/24 8/4/24 395 pages Kindle Justin and Sevastian Dark Hearts 1 2024
245. Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg 8/4/24 8/4/24 28 pages hardcover
246. Ginger Snapping All The Way by Gabbi Grey 8/4/24 8/4/24 267 pages Kindle Maddox and Ravi Love In Mission City 1 2021
247. Marrying Mr. Majestic by Lucy Lennox 8/4/24 8/5/24 286 pages Kindle Waylon and Silas 2024
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248. The Sweetheart Quest by Jacy Braegan 8/7/24 8/8/24 167 pages Kindle Rhodes and Trevor Sweetheart Escapes 4 2023
249. Deadly Little Sparrow by K.M. Neuhold 283 pages 8/8/24 8/8/24 283 pages Kindle Xaviaro and Sparrow Mafia Bound 1 2024
250. Ace in the Hole by Ava Drake 8/5/24 8/09/24 5.75 hours Audible audio book narrated by John Solo Christian and Stone Wild Cards 1 2016
251. Protecting the Nerd by Nora Phoenix 8/9/24 8/9/24 296 pages Kindle York and Quillon Forestville Silverfoxes 4 2024
252. One More Night by Charlie Novak 8/11/24 8/11/24 40 pages Kindle Jack and Harry 2020
253. Diamonds in the Rough by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 8/11/24 8/12/24 223 pages Kindle Ash and Sebastian On the Ranch 3 2024
254. Seven-Card Stud by Ava Drake 8/10/24 8/13/24 6.5 hours Audible audio book narrated by John Solo Collin and Oliver Wild Cards 2 2016
255. First Rodeo by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 8/12/24 8/13/24 293 pages Kindle Sam and Thomas The Cowboy and the Dom 1 2020
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**abandoned The Billionaire: The Portland Protectors by Emerson Beckett and Rheland Richmond** 150 pages
256. Silver Buckle Linings by BA Tortuga 8/14/24 8/15/24 238 pages KindleBenji and Sterling 2024
**abandoned The Silencer by Cora Rose** 163 pages
257. Snow on the Roof by Sean Ashcroft 8/16/24 8/17/24 201 pages Kindle Grant and Sunny 2017
258. Make Me Burn by Avril Ashton 8/17/24 8/17/24 90 pages Kindle Wes and Jayce The Make Me Series 2 2018
259. Make Me Blaze by Avril Ashton 8/17/24 8/17/24 101 pages Kindle Dominic and Siva The Make Me Series 3 2018
260. The Substitute by Sean Ashcroft 8/17/24 8/17/24 253 pages Kindle Flynn and Zach 2018
261. Christmas Bubble by Ana Ashley 8/17/14 8/17/24 254 pages Kindle Coach and Bubble 2022
262. Under His Name by MA Grant 8/17/24 8/18/24 179 pages Kindle Sam and Nicholas Accidentally Undercover 5 2024
263. Under the Radar by Linden Bell 8/18/24 8/18/24 213 pages Kindle Logan and Jared Accidentally Undercover 6 2024
264. The Law of Seduction by MM Phoenix 8/18/24 8/19/24 243 pages Kindle Nate and Ethan Suit Up 1 2024
265. High Balls by Tara Lain 8/19/24 8/19/24 8/20/24 196 pages Kindle Theodore and Snake Balls to the Wall 5 2020
266. Snow Balls by Tara Lain 8/20/24 8/20/24 134 pages Kindle JJ and Ryan Balls to the Wall 6 2020
267. All In by Ava Drake 8/14/24 8/20/24 6 hours Audible audio book narrated by John Solo Zane and Sebastian Wild Cards 3 2017
268. Partnership by Valerie Vaughn 8/20/24 8/22/24 212 pages Kindle Syler and Arthur Covert Affairs 1 2020
269. Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts by Charlie Cochet 8/22/24 8/22/24 112 pages Kindle Quinn and Spencer Four Kings Security Universe Novellas 1 2020
270. A Very Gay Dare by MM Phoenix 8/23/24 8/23/24 49 pages Kindle Shawn and Justin Curious 1 2022
271. Just for Tonight by MM Phoenix 8/23/24 8/23/24 20 pages Kindle Sander and sub, not named Curious 3 2021
272. Modern Warfare by Valerie Vaughn 8/23/24 8/24/24 194 pages Kindle Syler and Arthur Covert Affairs 2 2020
**abandoned Employing Patience by Saxon James** 257 pages, actually read and finished it in May. sheesh.
273. Pretty Policeman by Fifer Rose 8/22/24 8/25/24 391 pages Kindle Micah and Damon Pretty Policeman 1 2022
274. Fauxmance in the Falls by JE Birk 8/25/24 8/26/24 304 pages Kindle Benson and Jack Devon Falls 1 2023
275. Sub Mission by TS McKinney 8/26/24 8/27/24 260 pages Kindle Seth and Baker Sub Mission 1 2018
276. Noah by Cara Dee 8/28/24 8/29/24 286 pages Kindle Noah and Julian related to series Breaking Free 2016
277. Hot Conduit by Katherine McIntyre 8/29/24 8/29/24 175 pages KindleTheo and Lex Hot Under the Collar 2 2024
278. We Have Til Dawn by Cara Dee 8/9/24 8/30/24 194 pages Kindle Nicky and Gideon The Fender Brothers 1 2020
**abandoned Forbidden in the Falls by JE Birk** 83 pages
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279. Inferno by Scarlet Blackwell 8/30/24 8/31/24 374 pages Kindle Dante and Zack 2016
280. Rhino Ash by Lindsey Black 9/1/24 9/2/24 268 pages Kindle Ashley and Finn Saturday Barbies 1 or 2 ? 2017
281. Hard Stop by Kay Simone 9/2/24 9/2/24 144 pages Kindle Mitchell and James, Marek 2016
282. Untouchable by Ruthie Luhnow and Kay Simone 9/2/24 9/5/24 714 pages Kindle Parker and Harp 2018
283. Maybe You by Briar Prescott 9/5/24 9/6/24 338 pages Kindle Wren and Sutton 2024
284. Hard Bargain by Scarlet Blackwell 9/6/24 9/6/24 117 pages Kindle Austin and Lynton 2024
285. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 8/28/24 9/7/24 hardcover 355 pages 2022
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**abandoned He's Mine by Scarlet Blackwell 8/31/24 Kindle short stories 2024** 78 pages should have known... short stories...
286. Before You Break by KC Wells and Parker Williams 8/21/24 9/8/24 13.5 hours Audible Audio book narrated by Joel Leslie Ellis and Wayne Secrets 1 13.5 hours 2018
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287. Chained by Fate: Spark by Zara Lee 9/8/24 9/9/24 242 pages Kindle Andy and Matt Vegas Billionaires 1 2024
288. Chained by Fate: Passion by Zara Lee 9/9/24 9/9/24 202 pages Kindle Andy and Matt Vegas Billionaires 2 2024
289. Rent: Paid in Full by Jesse H Reign 9/11/24 9/12/24 395 pages Kindle Ryan and Miller Bad Decisions 1 2024
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290. Work: Strictly Professional by Jesse H Reign 9/12/24 9/14/24 377 pages Kindle Wyn and Derek Bad Decisions 2 2024
291. The Muse's Undoing by August Jones 9/14/24 9/16/24 500 pages KindleFischer and Matthew Doormen of the Upper East Side 2 2024
292. Best Wrong Thing by Colette Davison 9/16/24 9/16/24 226 pages Kindle Jacob and Archer 2024
293. Bent by Jesse H Reign 9/17/24 9/17/24 110 pages Kindle Oliver and Ethan Bent Series 1 2021
294. Unbreak Me by Jesse H Reign 9/17/24 9/19/24 413 pages Kindle Jon and Davey 2022
295. All the Wrong Pages by Katherine McIntyre 9/21/24 9/21/24 179 pages Kindle Cooper and Logan Collier's Creek 4 2023
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296. The Fall by Kate Sherwood 9/22/24 9/24/24 181 pagesKindle Mackenzie and Joe 2019
297. Man of His Dreams by Kim Fielding 9/24/24 9/25/24 133 pages Kindle Tony and Flip Hot Nights in the Big Easy 1 2024
298. Love is Heartless by Kim Fielding 9/24/24 9/25/24 234 pages Kindle Nevin and Colin Love Can't Book 2 2017
299. Whiskey and Moonshine by Elizabeth Noble 9/25/24 9/25/24 172 pages Kindle Colt and Malone 2020
300. Suddenly You by Cora Rose 9/25/24 9/27/24 290 pages Kindle Matt and Coop 2024
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301. Cherry Picked by Cora Rose 9/27/24 9/29/24 298 pages Kindle Hawk and Jack Sunday Brothers 4 2023
302. The Cattle Baron's Bogus Boyfriend by Nicki Bennett 9/29/24 9/30/24 204 pages Kindle Jonah and Lincoln Dreamspun Desires 5 2016
303. Mangled Argentina Ryder 9/30/24 10/1/24 206 pages Kindle Ben and Leo 2023
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304. Debt by Louise Collins 10/2/24 10/2/24 60 pages Kindle Levi and Greyson Romance on the Go 0 2019
305. Saving the Senator's Son by Jacki James 10/2/24 10/3/24 199 pages Kindle Trey and Roman Hart Security 1 2020
306. Bent Backwards by Jesse H Reign 10/3/24 10/3/24 123 pages KindleOllie and Ethan Bent Series 2 2021
307. The Unlikely Pair by Jax Calder 10/3/24 10/4/24 429 pages Kindle Harry and Toby Unlikely Dilemmas 2 2024
308. Hired by the Enemy by Jax Calder 10/4/24 10/4/24 159 pages Kindle Matthew and Liam 2024
309. Knowing You by EM Lindsey 10/4/24 10/5/24 264 pages Kindle Lane and Bowen Words We Never Said 1 2024
310. Wicked Lies Boys Tell by K Webster 10/1/24 10/5/24 251 pages KindleCope and Penn 2019
311. Sheriff's Secret by K Webster 10/5/24 10/6/24 307 pages Kindle Jax and Dante Brigs Ferry Bay 1 2020
312. Callan's Atlas by K Webster 10/6/24 10/6/24 Kindle Callan and Atlas Brigs Ferry Bay 3 2021
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Wyn and Derek Bad Decisions 2 2024212. The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin by Gordon S. Wood 4/1/24 7/2/24 audio book 10 1/2 hours
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213. Twisted Rivalry by Devon McCormack 7/2/24 7/3/24 316 pages Kindle
Jonas and Ryan 2024**abandoned First Comes Marriage by Shira Anthony** 144 pages
214. Ignite by Abigail Glenn 7/3/24 7/4/24 317 pages Kindle
Ezra and Cain Sinro Enterprises 1 2024**abandoned Fool's Spring by Roe Horvat** 141 pages
215. Salt by Fearne Hill 7/4/24 7/4/24 268 pages Kindle
Florian and Charles Island Love 1 2024 **abandoned Forsaken by Sloane Kennedy** 120 pages
216. Notorious by Leslie McAdam 7/5/24 7/7/24 358 pages Kindle
Johnny and Kurt IOU 5 2024217. Marked by the Omega by Ashe Moon 7/7/24 7/7/24 258 pages Kindle
Mason and Christophe Luna Brothers 3 2017**abandoned Brushed with Love by Fearne Hill** 164 pages
218. Dangerously Happy by Varian Krylov 7/7/24 7/7/24 213 pages Kindle
Adrian and Dario Fault Lines 1 2014219. Bad Things by Varian Krylov 7/8/24 7/9/24 380 pages Kindle
Xavi and Carson Fault Lines 2 2024220. P.S. I Loathe You by Isla Olsen 7/9/24 7/10/24 276 pages Kindle
Wes and Devon 2022221. The Good Boy by Lisa Henry and JA Rock 7/10/24 7/11/24 330 pages Kindle
Lane and Derek The Boy 1 2021**abandoned By His Rules by JA Rock** 170 pages
222. Among the Living by Jordan Castillo Price 7/11/24 7/12/24 143 pages Kindle
Victor and Jacob PsyCop 1 2009223. Criss Cross by Jordan Castillo Price 7/12/24 7/13/24 149 pages Kindle
Victor and Jacob PsyCop 2 2009224. Body and Soul by Jordan Castillo Price 7/13/24 7/13/24 158 pages Kindle
Victor and Jacob PsyCop 3 2009 225. Secrets by Jordan Castillo Price 7/13/24 7/14/24 200 pages Kindle
Victor and Jacob PsyCop 4 2009226. Camp Hell by Jordan Castillo Price 7/14/24 7/15/24 246 pages Kindle
Victor and Jacob PsyCop 5 2009227. GhosTV by Jordan Castillo Price 7/15/24 7/18/24 330 pages Kindle
Victor and Jacob PsyCop 6 2011228. Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles 7/18/24 7/19/24 248 pages Kindle
Will and Kim The Will Darling Adventures 1 2020 229. The Sugared Game by KJ Charles 7/19/24 7/20/24 268 pages Kindle
Will and Kim The Will Darling Adventures 2 2020**abandoned Sapphire Sunset by C Travis Rice** 170 pages trite, predictable, stupid actions, weird plot
230. Subtle Blood by KJ Charles 7/20/24 7/21/24 274 pages Kindle
Will and Kim The Will Darling Adventures 3 2021231. Married to His Marshal by Shiloh Swift 7/21/24 7/22/24 87 pages Kindle
Benoit and Nicky His Blue Collar Man 5 2023**abandoned Ancient History by AJ Truman** 77 pages
232. Rehearsal with my Groom-to-be-Boss by MM Angeles 7/23/24 7/23/24 26 pages Kindle
Colton and Billy Dirty with My Boss 6 2023233. Filthy Sweet by R Cayden 7/23/24 7/24/24 217 pages Kindle
Owen and Fox Love Unexpected 1 2021 234. Second Chance at First Love by NR Walker 7/24/24 7/24/24 88 pages Kindle
Paul and Derek The Storm Boys 0 2023 **abandoned New Tricks by Jodi Payne** 164 pages
**abandoned Guarding His Heart by R Cayden** 88 pages
235. Cryptic by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 7/24/24 7/25/24 175 pages Kindle
Derek and Matt Puzzles 1 2021236. Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle by The Countess of Carnarvon 7/15/24 7/26/24 audiobook 8 hours narrated by Wanda McCaddon
2012237. Mine to Hold by Sullyn Shaw 7/27/24 7/27/24 79 pages Kindle
Brohm and Draven 2023238. The Amazing Alpha Tau Boyfriend Project by Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey 7/27/24 7/28/24 Kindle
Archer and Eli Alpha Tau 1 2023**abandoned Boss of Attraction by Kimberly Knight** 62 pages
**abandoned Blue Harbor Billionaire by Declan Rhodes** 29 pages
**abandoned Dominated: His Rough Protector by Jamie Harlock** 107 pages
**abandoned The Time-Out by Vinni George** 89 pages
**abandoned Filthy and the Beast by R Cayden** 104 pages
239. Wobble by Becca Seymour 7/28/24 7/29/24 60 pages (?) Kindle
Cory and Eric Outback Boys 1 2023240. The Harder We Fall by Rebecca Raine 7/29/24 7/29/24 254 pages Kindle
Tristan and Sam 2021241. Skeletons in the Closet by Nicky James 7/29/24 7/31/24 360 pages Kindle
Tal and Diem Shadowy Solutions 1 2024**abandoned The Hitman Vs Cade: Complete by Maddox Auheim** 53 pages
**abandoned Chokehold by Leigh Rivers** 281 pages
242. Broken by Nicola Haken 7/31/24 8/2/24 329 pages Kindle
Theodore and James 2016243. The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home by Dan Ariely read by Simon Jones 7/27/24 8/2/24 9 hours audio book
244. Brutal Souls by Quell T. Fox 8/2/24 8/4/24 395 pages Kindle
Justin and Sevastian Dark Hearts 1 2024245. Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg 8/4/24 8/4/24 28 pages hardcover
246. Ginger Snapping All The Way by Gabbi Grey 8/4/24 8/4/24 267 pages Kindle
Maddox and Ravi Love In Mission City 1 2021247. Marrying Mr. Majestic by Lucy Lennox 8/4/24 8/5/24 286 pages
Kindle Waylon and Silas 2024**abandoned Three Ties to Bind by Michelle Dare** 135 pages
**abandoned Time for Love by Laura N. Andrews** 84 pages
**abandoned First Comes Marriage by Shira Anthony** 101 pages
**abandoned Forever You: Trade Me by Laura N. Andrews** 44 pages
**abandoned The Cowboy and the Barista by SC Wynne** 41 pages
**abandoned All The Broken Pieces by Rebecca Raine** 46 pages
248. The Sweetheart Quest by Jacy Braegan 8/7/24 8/8/24 167 pages Kindle
Rhodes and Trevor Sweetheart Escapes 4 2023 249. Deadly Little Sparrow by K.M. Neuhold 283 pages 8/8/24 8/8/24 283 pages Kindle
Xaviaro and Sparrow Mafia Bound 1 2024250. Ace in the Hole by Ava Drake 8/5/24 8/09/24 5.75 hours Audible audio book narrated by John Solo
Christian and Stone Wild Cards 1 2016251. Protecting the Nerd by Nora Phoenix 8/9/24 8/9/24 296 pages Kindle
York and Quillon Forestville Silverfoxes 4 2024252. One More Night by Charlie Novak 8/11/24 8/11/24 40 pages Kindle
Jack and Harry 2020253. Diamonds in the Rough by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 8/11/24 8/12/24 223 pages Kindle
Ash and Sebastian On the Ranch 3 2024254. Seven-Card Stud by Ava Drake 8/10/24 8/13/24 6.5 hours Audible audio book narrated by John Solo
Collin and Oliver Wild Cards 2 2016 255. First Rodeo by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 8/12/24 8/13/24 293 pages Kindle
Sam and Thomas The Cowboy and the Dom 1 2020**abandoned Too Close to the Flame by Ryan Taylor** 100 pages
**abandoned The Billionaire: The Portland Protectors by Emerson Beckett and Rheland Richmond** 150 pages
256. Silver Buckle Linings by BA Tortuga 8/14/24 8/15/24 238 pages Kindle
Benji and Sterling 2024**abandoned The Silencer by Cora Rose** 163 pages
257. Snow on the Roof by Sean Ashcroft 8/16/24 8/17/24 201 pages Kindle
Grant and Sunny 2017258. Make Me Burn by Avril Ashton 8/17/24 8/17/24 90 pages Kindle
Wes and Jayce The Make Me Series 2 2018259. Make Me Blaze by Avril Ashton 8/17/24 8/17/24 101 pages Kindle
Dominic and Siva The Make Me Series 3 2018260. The Substitute by Sean Ashcroft 8/17/24 8/17/24 253 pages Kindle
Flynn and Zach 2018261. Christmas Bubble by Ana Ashley 8/17/14 8/17/24 254 pages Kindle
Coach and Bubble 2022262. Under His Name by MA Grant 8/17/24 8/18/24 179 pages Kindle
Sam and Nicholas Accidentally Undercover 5 2024263. Under the Radar by Linden Bell 8/18/24 8/18/24 213 pages Kindle
Logan and Jared Accidentally Undercover 6 2024264. The Law of Seduction by MM Phoenix 8/18/24 8/19/24 243 pages Kindle
Nate and Ethan Suit Up 1 2024265. High Balls by Tara Lain 8/19/24 8/19/24 8/20/24 196 pages Kindle
Theodore and Snake Balls to the Wall 5 2020266. Snow Balls by Tara Lain 8/20/24 8/20/24 134 pages Kindle
JJ and Ryan Balls to the Wall 6 2020267. All In by Ava Drake 8/14/24 8/20/24 6 hours Audible audio book narrated by John Solo
Zane and Sebastian Wild Cards 3 2017268. Partnership by Valerie Vaughn 8/20/24 8/22/24 212 pages Kindle
Syler and Arthur Covert Affairs 1 2020269. Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts by Charlie Cochet 8/22/24 8/22/24 112 pages Kindle
Quinn and Spencer Four Kings Security Universe Novellas 1 2020270. A Very Gay Dare by MM Phoenix 8/23/24 8/23/24 49 pages Kindle
Shawn and Justin Curious 1 2022271. Just for Tonight by MM Phoenix 8/23/24 8/23/24 20 pages Kindle
Sander and sub, not named Curious 3 2021272. Modern Warfare by Valerie Vaughn 8/23/24 8/24/24 194 pages Kindle
Syler and Arthur Covert Affairs 2 2020**abandoned Employing Patience by Saxon James** 257 pages, actually read and finished it in May. sheesh.
273. Pretty Policeman by Fifer Rose 8/22/24 8/25/24 391 pages Kindle
Micah and Damon Pretty Policeman 1 2022274. Fauxmance in the Falls by JE Birk 8/25/24 8/26/24 304 pages Kindle
Benson and Jack Devon Falls 1 2023275. Sub Mission by TS McKinney 8/26/24 8/27/24 260 pages Kindle
Seth and Baker Sub Mission 1 2018276. Noah by Cara Dee 8/28/24 8/29/24 286 pages Kindle
Noah and Julian related to series Breaking Free 2016277. Hot Conduit by Katherine McIntyre 8/29/24 8/29/24 175 pages Kindle
Theo and Lex Hot Under the Collar 2 2024278. We Have Til Dawn by Cara Dee 8/9/24 8/30/24 194 pages Kindle
Nicky and Gideon The Fender Brothers 1 2020**abandoned Forbidden in the Falls by JE Birk** 83 pages
**abandoned His Forged Savior by Leo Rivers** 25 pages "You deserve the world, my darling boy. As long as I draw breath, I will strive to give you all you need." He sealed his vow with a tender kiss. 🙄
279. Inferno by Scarlet Blackwell 8/30/24 8/31/24 374 pages Kindle
Dante and Zack 2016280. Rhino Ash by Lindsey Black 9/1/24 9/2/24 268 pages Kindle
Ashley and Finn Saturday Barbies 1 or 2 ? 2017281. Hard Stop by Kay Simone 9/2/24 9/2/24 144 pages Kindle
Mitchell and James, Marek 2016 282. Untouchable by Ruthie Luhnow and Kay Simone 9/2/24 9/5/24 714 pages Kindle
Parker and Harp 2018283. Maybe You by Briar Prescott 9/5/24 9/6/24 338 pages Kindle
Wren and Sutton 2024284. Hard Bargain by Scarlet Blackwell 9/6/24 9/6/24 117 pages Kindle
Austin and Lynton 2024285. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 8/28/24 9/7/24 hardcover 355 pages
2022**abandoned Finding Myself by Ruby Neal 9/6/24 Kindle Zach and Jude Love in Prophetstown 1 2020** 86 pages new sheriff in town, immediately tells 'weird' guy he gets him, starts calling him beautiful... ugh.
**abandoned He's Mine by Scarlet Blackwell 8/31/24 Kindle short stories 2024** 78 pages should have known... short stories...
286. Before You Break by KC Wells and Parker Williams 8/21/24 9/8/24 13.5 hours Audible Audio book narrated by Joel Leslie
Ellis and Wayne Secrets 1 13.5 hours 2018**abandoned Aiden's Luck by Con Riley** 64 pages Aiden is so angry, completely put me off
**abandoned One Step Sideways by Victoria Sue** 90 pages Kane and Danny Enhanced World Security 1 2024 Kane never formally educated, never anything, is way too smart, emotionally and etc.
287. Chained by Fate: Spark by Zara Lee 9/8/24 9/9/24 242 pages Kindle
Andy and Matt Vegas Billionaires 1 2024288. Chained by Fate: Passion by Zara Lee 9/9/24 9/9/24 202 pages Kindle
Andy and Matt Vegas Billionaires 2 2024289. Rent: Paid in Full by Jesse H Reign 9/11/24 9/12/24 395 pages Kindle
Ryan and Miller Bad Decisions 1 2024**abandoned Who Said Mobsters Were Scary? by JF Miev** 192 pages
290. Work: Strictly Professional by Jesse H Reign 9/12/24 9/14/24 377 pages Kindle
Wyn and Derek Bad Decisions 2 2024291. The Muse's Undoing by August Jones 9/14/24 9/16/24 500 pages Kindle
Fischer and Matthew Doormen of the Upper East Side 2 2024292. Best Wrong Thing by Colette Davison 9/16/24 9/16/24 226 pages Kindle
Jacob and Archer 2024293. Bent by Jesse H Reign 9/17/24 9/17/24 110 pages Kindle
Oliver and Ethan Bent Series 1 2021294. Unbreak Me by Jesse H Reign 9/17/24 9/19/24 413 pages Kindle
Jon and Davey 2022295. All the Wrong Pages by Katherine McIntyre 9/21/24 9/21/24 179 pages Kindle
Cooper and Logan Collier's Creek 4 2023**abandoned Dirty Martini by Addison Beck** 214 pages
**abandoned Power of the Mind by Nicky James** 73 pages
**abandoned Suddenly You by Cora Rose** 58 pages
**abandoned Starboard by Ava Olsen** 74 pages
296. The Fall by Kate Sherwood 9/22/24 9/24/24 181 pages
Kindle Mackenzie and Joe 2019297. Man of His Dreams by Kim Fielding 9/24/24 9/25/24 133 pages Kindle
Tony and Flip Hot Nights in the Big Easy 1 2024298. Love is Heartless by Kim Fielding 9/24/24 9/25/24 234 pages Kindle
Nevin and Colin Love Can't Book 2 2017299. Whiskey and Moonshine by Elizabeth Noble 9/25/24 9/25/24 172 pages Kindle
Colt and Malone 2020300. Suddenly You by Cora Rose 9/25/24 9/27/24 290 pages Kindle
Matt and Coop 2024**abandoned Meant To Be Gay by Lara Hale** 91 pages
**abandoned Starboard by Ava Olsen** 79 pages
**abandoned The Truth of Our Past by Heather Leighson** 29 pages
**abandoned Dirty Martini by Addison Beck** 214 pages
**abandoned Power of the Mind by Nicky James** 72 pages
301. Cherry Picked by Cora Rose 9/27/24 9/29/24 298 pages Kindle
Hawk and Jack Sunday Brothers 4 2023302. The Cattle Baron's Bogus Boyfriend by Nicki Bennett 9/29/24 9/30/24 204 pages Kindle
Jonah and Lincoln Dreamspun Desires 5 2016303. Mangled Argentina Ryder 9/30/24 10/1/24 206 pages Kindle
Ben and Leo 2023**abandoned The Coyboy and the Barista by SC Wynne** 140 pages
304. Debt by Louise Collins 10/2/24 10/2/24 60 pages Kindle
Levi and Greyson Romance on the Go 0 2019305. Saving the Senator's Son by Jacki James 10/2/24 10/3/24 199 pages Kindle
Trey and Roman Hart Security 1 2020306. Bent Backwards by Jesse H Reign 10/3/24 10/3/24 123 pages Kindle
Ollie and Ethan Bent Series 2 2021307. The Unlikely Pair by Jax Calder 10/3/24 10/4/24 429 pages Kindle
Harry and Toby Unlikely Dilemmas 2 2024308. Hired by the Enemy by Jax Calder 10/4/24 10/4/24 159 pages Kindle
Matthew and Liam 2024309. Knowing You by EM Lindsey 10/4/24 10/5/24 264 pages Kindle
Lane and Bowen Words We Never Said 1 2024310. Wicked Lies Boys Tell by K Webster 10/1/24 10/5/24 251 pages Kindle
Cope and Penn 2019311. Sheriff's Secret by K Webster 10/5/24 10/6/24 307 pages Kindle
Jax and Dante Brigs Ferry Bay 1 2020312. Callan's Atlas by K Webster 10/6/24 10/6/24 Kindle
Callan and Atlas Brigs Ferry Bay 3 2021Currently Reading:
Who Wrote the Bible? by Richard Elliott Friedman 7/20/24 trade paperback 1987
Hollywood Hustle by Jon Lindstrom 9/6/24 Audible Audio book narrated by Jon Lindstrom 7.75 hours 2024
Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 9/9/24 Hardcover 78 + 396 pages 1884 in England 1885 in US
North Woods by Daniel Mason 1/6/24 Hardcover 372 pages 2023
The Federalist edited by Jacob E. Cooke 5/28/22 656 pages hardcover 1961
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adds - 337 last year
1. Thrift Shop - How to Give Up Plastic by Will McCallum
2. Thrift Shop - Worth Dying For by Lee Child - hardcover upgrade for mass market paperback
3. Thrift Shop - Hieroglyphics by Jill McCorcle
4. Thrift Shop - The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni
5. Thrift Shop - Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
6. FoCCL - Foreigner by CJ Cherryh
7. Kindle - Where Forever Started by Barbara Elsborg
8. Amazon - Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat because I had to have a book by someone with that name
9. Kindle - Assassins Are People Too by S.C. Wynne
10. Kindle - Assassins Love People Too by S.C. Wynne
11. Kindle - Assassins Save People Too by S.C. Wynne
12. Amazon - The Complete Tutankhamun by Nicholas Reeves
13. Kindle - Trapped for the Holidays by Courtney W. Dixon
14. McIntyre's - Sacred Altars by Anne Strand
15. McIntyre's - On Digital Advocacy by Katie Boue
16. McIntyre's - A Line in the Sand by Kevin Powers
17. McIntyre's - Son of the Old West by Nathan Ward
18. McIntyre's - Boundaries and Protection by Pixie Lighthorse
19. McIntyre's - The Plague by Albert Camus
20. McIntyre's - Transient and Strange by Nell Greenfieldboyce
21. McIntyre's - Building a Better Boomer by Neil Offen
22. McIntyre's - Please Unsubscribe, Thanks! by Julio Vincent Bambuto
23. McIntyre's - The Apple in the Dark by Clarice Lispector
24. McIntyre's - Nuts & Bolts by Roma Agrawal
25. McIntyre's - Longstreet by Elizabeth Varon
26. Kindle - Crashing Upwards by S.C. Wynne
27. Kindle - If I Met You First by A.B. Julian
28. Amazon - The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole World by Matt Kracht
29. Amazon - The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2023 edited by Amor Towles
30. Amazon - Random in Death by J.D. Robb
31. Amazon - The Secret by Lee Child and Andrew Child
32. Kindle - A Case of Conscience by James Blish
33. Kindle - A Lesson in Thorns by Sierra Simone - rec by elorin/Robyn
34. Louise - Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs by Lang Elliott with Donald and Louise Stokes - audio book
35. FoCCL - The New York Times Complete Civil War edited by Harold Holzer & Craig L. Symonds
36. FoCCL - The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
37. U of Chicago Press - Giza and the Pyramids: The Definitive History by Mark Lehner and Zahi Hawass
38. Amazon - Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer
39. Kindle - Losing Control by Riley Hart
40. Kindle - Monopolize Me by Evie Noir The New York Series Book 2
41. FoCCL - S24 The Essential Kabbalah by Daniel C. Matt
42. FoCCL - S24 Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography by John Dominic Crossan
43. FoCCL - S24 Just Because They've Left Doesn't Mean They're Gone by Stephen A. Bly
44. Kindle - Monopolize Us by Evie Noir The New York Series book 3
45. Kindle - Monopolize You by Evie Noir The New York Series 2
46. FoCCL - Tenth of December by George Saunders
47. FoCCL - The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament in The Confraternity - Douay Texts and the Entire New Testament in the Confraternity Translation 1959
48. Amazon - The House of Being by Natasha Trethewey
49. FoCCL - Roman Britain by H.H. Scullard
50. FoCCL - What's a Christian to do with Harry Potter? by Connie Neal
51. FoCCL - Androgynous Judaism by Jacob Neusner
52. FoCCL - Citizens of London by Lynne Olson
53. FoCCL - The United States, a Modern History, 2 volumes. U.S. History To 1865 and U.S. History Since 1865 by Michael Kraus and Foster Rhea Dulles
54. FoCCL - Unlucky for Some by Jill McGown
55. FoCCL - Acid Row by Minette Walters
56. FoCCL - Sanctuary by William Faulkner
57. FoCCL - Light in August by William Faulkner
58 - 100. FoCCL - Great Books of the Western World 43 of 54 books, 1952 edition
101. Kindle - The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock and Other Poems by T.S. Eliot
102. Amazon - The Huguenots or The Early French in New Jersey by Albert F. Koehler
103. Kindle - Finding Him by Chad Lane
104. Kindle - Message Received by D.K. Sutton
105. Kindle - Payback by Avery Mist
106. Kindle - Waiting, Hoping, Wishing by Nic Sparks
107. Kindle - 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall
108. Amazon - Better the Blood by Michael Bennett
109. Kindle - Thirst by Jaylen Florian
110. Kindle - Long Winter by Rachel Ember
111. Kindle - A Betting Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
112. Amazon - The Behavioral Code: The Hidden Ways the Law Makes Us Better . or Worse by Benjamin van Rooij
113. Kindle - Submission by Chris Owen and Jodi Payne
114. Kindle - Domination by Chris Owen and Jodi Payne
115. Kindle First Reads - A Clean Kill by Steve Konkoly
116. Amazon - The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots, and Outrageous Desserts by Ken Albala
117. Amazon - Jellies & Their Moulds by Peter Brears
118. Kindle - The Truth In My Lies by L.A. Witt
119. FoCCL - Wanderings by Chaim Potok
120. FoCCL - Complete Works of Oscar Wilde
121. FoCCL - Blowout by Rachel Maddow
122. Amazon - Devil is Fine by John Vercher
123. Sister Laura - Kindle - Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
124. Sister Laura - Kindle - North Woods by Daniel Mason
125. Friend Karen - Cauliflower: Over 70 Exciting Ways to Roast, Rice and Fry One of the World's Healthiest Vegetables by Oz Telem
126. Friend Karen - Historical Dictionary of Librarianship by Mary Ellen Quinn
127. Amazon - Testosterone Rex by Cordelia Fine - in honor of Anita, @fameulstee
128. Amazon - The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
129. Hwan - Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers
130. Kindle - Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles
131. Amazon - Selected Works by Franz Kafka
132. Kindle - P.S. I Loathe You by Isla Olsen
133. Kindle - Table for Two by Amor Towles
134. FoCCL - The First American by HW Brands
135. FoCCL - Prayers for Peace compiled by B. Martin Pedersen
136. FoCCL - Salvation by Sholem Asch
137. FoCCL - The Last Album: Eyes from the Ashes of Aschwitz-Birkenau by Ann Weiss
138. Amazon - Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet
139. FoCCL - The Pocket Pema Chödrön
140. FoCCL - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
141. FoCCL - The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
142. FoCCL - The Wall by John Hershey
143. eBay - Safari: A Chronicle of Adventure by Bartle Bull
144. ebay - *April* Great Books of the Western World volume 5
145. Amazon - James by Percival Everett
146. Amazon - The Overstory by Richard Powers
147. Amazon - The Good Lord Bird by James McBride
148. Amazon - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
149. Amazon - Knife by Salman Rushdie
150. re-add from stacks of childrens' books - Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
151. FoCCL - The Forgetting Room by Nick Bantock
152. Kindle - What Binds Us Here by M.H. Auheim
153. Amazon - What the Bees See - Photographs by Craig P. Burrows
154. Kindle - The Rest of Forever by Kate Aaron
155. Kindle - I Hear They Burn for Murder by JL Aarne
156. Audible - Misbelief by Dan Ariely
157. Audible - Ace in the Hole by Ava Drake
158. FoCCL - Running the Amazon by Joe Kane
159. FoCCL - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
160. FoCCL - JFK from Parkland to Bethesda by Vincent Palamara
161. FoCCL - Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers
162. FoCCL - The Inheritance: Poisoned Fruit of JFK's Assassination by Christopher Fulton and Michelle Fulton
163. FoCCL - French Quarter Fiction: The Newest Stories of America's Oldest Bohemia edited by Joshua Clark
164. FoCCL - Tar Heels: Five Points in the Record of North Carolina by North Carolina Literary and Historical Society
165. FoCCL - Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut **did not add to catalog**
166. FoCCL - What Really Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton, narrated by same
167. McIntyre's - Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem
168. FoCCL - The Echo Maker by Richard Powers
169. FoCCL - Eight Detectives by Alex Pavesi
170. FoCCL - Hercule Poirot's Silent Night by Sophie Hannah
171. Audible - Seven Card Stud by Ava Drake
172. Kindle - The Night Will Have Its Say by Ibrahim Al-Koni
173. Amazon - The Mystery of Three Quarters by Sophie Hannah
174. Amazon - The Killings at Kingfisher Hill by Sophie Hannah
175. Kindle - My Fake Billionaire by Ana Ashley
176. FoCCL - The Origins of Intellect: Piaget's Theory by John L Phillips
177. co-opted from Jenna - The Mabinogion by Sioned Davies
178. co-opted from Jenna - Disease and History by Frederick Cartwright
179. co-opted from Jenna - The Remington Historical Treasury of American Guns by Harold L Peterson
180. FoCCL - Once Upon a War: Women in War by Dixie Swanson
181. Kindle - Counsel Culture by Hye-jin Kim translated by Jamie Chang
182. Amazon - Sacred Trash: The Lost and Found World of the Cairo Geniza by Adina Hoffman and Peter Cole
183. Audible - Before You Break by KC Wells and Parker Williams
184. Kindle - The Paper Boys by DP Clarence
185. Amazon - The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel
186. Audible - All In by Ava Drake
187. Audible - Assembling California by John McPhee
188. FoCCL - Pandora's Jar by Natalie Haynes
189. FoCCL - The Assistant by Bernard Malamud
190. FoCCL - Hercule Poirot's Casebook
191. FoCCL - The Book of General Ignorance by John Mitchinson
192. Kindle - Our Culture, wht's Left Of It by Theodore Dalrymple
193. FoCCL - A Time to Dance, A Time to Die by John Walle
194. FoCCL - The Last Word by Elly Griffiths
195-211. FoCCL - Life Nature Library and Life Science Library books that were going to be taken to the thrift shop
212. FoCCL - The Jesus I Never Knew by Phillip Yancy
213. FoCCL - Sorry by Gail Jones
214. Amazon - Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses by David Scheel
215. FoCCL - Remembering Bill Neal by Moreton Neal
216. FoCCL - Everybody Knows by Jordan Harper
217. re-added - First Family by Joseph J. Ellis
218. re-added - Poplar Forest & Thomas Jefferson by S. Allen Chambers Jr.
219. Kindle - The Sugared Game by KJ Charles
220. Kindle - Subtle Blood by KJ Charles
221. Kindle - Wobble by Becca Seymour
222. Kindle - When London Snow Falls by Hayden Stone
223. re-added - Max's Ride by Rosemary Wells
224. re-added - What Happen's Next? by Cheryl Christian
225. readded - The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
226. Karen - The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes
227. Karen - A Job You Mostly Won't Know How to Do by Pete Fromm
228. Amazon - Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura
229. Audible - The Devil At His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein
230. Audible - Hollywood Hustle by Jon Lindstrom
231. FoCCL - 100 of the World's Most Beautiful Paintings edited by R.T.V. Sales
232. Paperbacks Plus - Crooked River by Preston & Child
233. Paperbacks Plus - Fever Dream by Preston & Child
234. Paperbacks Plus - Blasphemy by Douglas Preston
235. Amazon - Deep Into the Dark by PJ Tracy
236. Amazon - MP3 audio - Calico by Lee Goldberg
237. Kindle - Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
238. Kindle - Bent by Jesse H Reign
239. Amazon - Deep Into the Dark by PJ Tracy
240. Audible - Jewish Literacy Revised Ed: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People, and Its History by Joseph Telushkin
241. Kindle - Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington
Oct
242. Kindle - Bent Backwards by Jesse H Reign
243. Kindle - Wicked Lies Boys Tell by K Webster
244. Amazon - Straight Acting by Will Tosh
1. Thrift Shop - How to Give Up Plastic by Will McCallum
2. Thrift Shop - Worth Dying For by Lee Child - hardcover upgrade for mass market paperback
3. Thrift Shop - Hieroglyphics by Jill McCorcle
4. Thrift Shop - The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni
5. Thrift Shop - Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
6. FoCCL - Foreigner by CJ Cherryh
7. Kindle - Where Forever Started by Barbara Elsborg
8. Amazon - Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat because I had to have a book by someone with that name
9. Kindle - Assassins Are People Too by S.C. Wynne
10. Kindle - Assassins Love People Too by S.C. Wynne
11. Kindle - Assassins Save People Too by S.C. Wynne
12. Amazon - The Complete Tutankhamun by Nicholas Reeves
13. Kindle - Trapped for the Holidays by Courtney W. Dixon
14. McIntyre's - Sacred Altars by Anne Strand
15. McIntyre's - On Digital Advocacy by Katie Boue
16. McIntyre's - A Line in the Sand by Kevin Powers
17. McIntyre's - Son of the Old West by Nathan Ward
18. McIntyre's - Boundaries and Protection by Pixie Lighthorse
19. McIntyre's - The Plague by Albert Camus
20. McIntyre's - Transient and Strange by Nell Greenfieldboyce
21. McIntyre's - Building a Better Boomer by Neil Offen
22. McIntyre's - Please Unsubscribe, Thanks! by Julio Vincent Bambuto
23. McIntyre's - The Apple in the Dark by Clarice Lispector
24. McIntyre's - Nuts & Bolts by Roma Agrawal
25. McIntyre's - Longstreet by Elizabeth Varon
26. Kindle - Crashing Upwards by S.C. Wynne
27. Kindle - If I Met You First by A.B. Julian
28. Amazon - The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole World by Matt Kracht
29. Amazon - The Mysterious Bookshop Presents the Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2023 edited by Amor Towles
30. Amazon - Random in Death by J.D. Robb
31. Amazon - The Secret by Lee Child and Andrew Child
32. Kindle - A Case of Conscience by James Blish
33. Kindle - A Lesson in Thorns by Sierra Simone - rec by elorin/Robyn
34. Louise - Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs by Lang Elliott with Donald and Louise Stokes - audio book
35. FoCCL - The New York Times Complete Civil War edited by Harold Holzer & Craig L. Symonds
36. FoCCL - The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
37. U of Chicago Press - Giza and the Pyramids: The Definitive History by Mark Lehner and Zahi Hawass
38. Amazon - Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer
39. Kindle - Losing Control by Riley Hart
40. Kindle - Monopolize Me by Evie Noir The New York Series Book 2
41. FoCCL - S24 The Essential Kabbalah by Daniel C. Matt
42. FoCCL - S24 Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography by John Dominic Crossan
43. FoCCL - S24 Just Because They've Left Doesn't Mean They're Gone by Stephen A. Bly
44. Kindle - Monopolize Us by Evie Noir The New York Series book 3
45. Kindle - Monopolize You by Evie Noir The New York Series 2
46. FoCCL - Tenth of December by George Saunders
47. FoCCL - The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament in The Confraternity - Douay Texts and the Entire New Testament in the Confraternity Translation 1959
48. Amazon - The House of Being by Natasha Trethewey
49. FoCCL - Roman Britain by H.H. Scullard
50. FoCCL - What's a Christian to do with Harry Potter? by Connie Neal
51. FoCCL - Androgynous Judaism by Jacob Neusner
52. FoCCL - Citizens of London by Lynne Olson
53. FoCCL - The United States, a Modern History, 2 volumes. U.S. History To 1865 and U.S. History Since 1865 by Michael Kraus and Foster Rhea Dulles
54. FoCCL - Unlucky for Some by Jill McGown
55. FoCCL - Acid Row by Minette Walters
56. FoCCL - Sanctuary by William Faulkner
57. FoCCL - Light in August by William Faulkner
58 - 100. FoCCL - Great Books of the Western World 43 of 54 books, 1952 edition
101. Kindle - The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock and Other Poems by T.S. Eliot
102. Amazon - The Huguenots or The Early French in New Jersey by Albert F. Koehler
103. Kindle - Finding Him by Chad Lane
104. Kindle - Message Received by D.K. Sutton
105. Kindle - Payback by Avery Mist
106. Kindle - Waiting, Hoping, Wishing by Nic Sparks
107. Kindle - 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall
108. Amazon - Better the Blood by Michael Bennett
109. Kindle - Thirst by Jaylen Florian
110. Kindle - Long Winter by Rachel Ember
111. Kindle - A Betting Man by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
112. Amazon - The Behavioral Code: The Hidden Ways the Law Makes Us Better . or Worse by Benjamin van Rooij
113. Kindle - Submission by Chris Owen and Jodi Payne
114. Kindle - Domination by Chris Owen and Jodi Payne
115. Kindle First Reads - A Clean Kill by Steve Konkoly
116. Amazon - The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots, and Outrageous Desserts by Ken Albala
117. Amazon - Jellies & Their Moulds by Peter Brears
118. Kindle - The Truth In My Lies by L.A. Witt
119. FoCCL - Wanderings by Chaim Potok
120. FoCCL - Complete Works of Oscar Wilde
121. FoCCL - Blowout by Rachel Maddow
122. Amazon - Devil is Fine by John Vercher
123. Sister Laura - Kindle - Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
124. Sister Laura - Kindle - North Woods by Daniel Mason
125. Friend Karen - Cauliflower: Over 70 Exciting Ways to Roast, Rice and Fry One of the World's Healthiest Vegetables by Oz Telem
126. Friend Karen - Historical Dictionary of Librarianship by Mary Ellen Quinn
127. Amazon - Testosterone Rex by Cordelia Fine - in honor of Anita, @fameulstee
128. Amazon - The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
129. Hwan - Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers
130. Kindle - Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles
131. Amazon - Selected Works by Franz Kafka
132. Kindle - P.S. I Loathe You by Isla Olsen
133. Kindle - Table for Two by Amor Towles
134. FoCCL - The First American by HW Brands
135. FoCCL - Prayers for Peace compiled by B. Martin Pedersen
136. FoCCL - Salvation by Sholem Asch
137. FoCCL - The Last Album: Eyes from the Ashes of Aschwitz-Birkenau by Ann Weiss
138. Amazon - Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet
139. FoCCL - The Pocket Pema Chödrön
140. FoCCL - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
141. FoCCL - The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
142. FoCCL - The Wall by John Hershey
143. eBay - Safari: A Chronicle of Adventure by Bartle Bull
144. ebay - *April* Great Books of the Western World volume 5
145. Amazon - James by Percival Everett
146. Amazon - The Overstory by Richard Powers
147. Amazon - The Good Lord Bird by James McBride
148. Amazon - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
149. Amazon - Knife by Salman Rushdie
150. re-add from stacks of childrens' books - Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
151. FoCCL - The Forgetting Room by Nick Bantock
152. Kindle - What Binds Us Here by M.H. Auheim
153. Amazon - What the Bees See - Photographs by Craig P. Burrows
154. Kindle - The Rest of Forever by Kate Aaron
155. Kindle - I Hear They Burn for Murder by JL Aarne
156. Audible - Misbelief by Dan Ariely
157. Audible - Ace in the Hole by Ava Drake
158. FoCCL - Running the Amazon by Joe Kane
159. FoCCL - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
160. FoCCL - JFK from Parkland to Bethesda by Vincent Palamara
161. FoCCL - Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers
162. FoCCL - The Inheritance: Poisoned Fruit of JFK's Assassination by Christopher Fulton and Michelle Fulton
163. FoCCL - French Quarter Fiction: The Newest Stories of America's Oldest Bohemia edited by Joshua Clark
164. FoCCL - Tar Heels: Five Points in the Record of North Carolina by North Carolina Literary and Historical Society
165. FoCCL - Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut **did not add to catalog**
166. FoCCL - What Really Happened by Hillary Rodham Clinton, narrated by same
167. McIntyre's - Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem
168. FoCCL - The Echo Maker by Richard Powers
169. FoCCL - Eight Detectives by Alex Pavesi
170. FoCCL - Hercule Poirot's Silent Night by Sophie Hannah
171. Audible - Seven Card Stud by Ava Drake
172. Kindle - The Night Will Have Its Say by Ibrahim Al-Koni
173. Amazon - The Mystery of Three Quarters by Sophie Hannah
174. Amazon - The Killings at Kingfisher Hill by Sophie Hannah
175. Kindle - My Fake Billionaire by Ana Ashley
176. FoCCL - The Origins of Intellect: Piaget's Theory by John L Phillips
177. co-opted from Jenna - The Mabinogion by Sioned Davies
178. co-opted from Jenna - Disease and History by Frederick Cartwright
179. co-opted from Jenna - The Remington Historical Treasury of American Guns by Harold L Peterson
180. FoCCL - Once Upon a War: Women in War by Dixie Swanson
181. Kindle - Counsel Culture by Hye-jin Kim translated by Jamie Chang
182. Amazon - Sacred Trash: The Lost and Found World of the Cairo Geniza by Adina Hoffman and Peter Cole
183. Audible - Before You Break by KC Wells and Parker Williams
184. Kindle - The Paper Boys by DP Clarence
185. Amazon - The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bechdel
186. Audible - All In by Ava Drake
187. Audible - Assembling California by John McPhee
188. FoCCL - Pandora's Jar by Natalie Haynes
189. FoCCL - The Assistant by Bernard Malamud
190. FoCCL - Hercule Poirot's Casebook
191. FoCCL - The Book of General Ignorance by John Mitchinson
192. Kindle - Our Culture, wht's Left Of It by Theodore Dalrymple
193. FoCCL - A Time to Dance, A Time to Die by John Walle
194. FoCCL - The Last Word by Elly Griffiths
195-211. FoCCL - Life Nature Library and Life Science Library books that were going to be taken to the thrift shop
212. FoCCL - The Jesus I Never Knew by Phillip Yancy
213. FoCCL - Sorry by Gail Jones
214. Amazon - Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses by David Scheel
215. FoCCL - Remembering Bill Neal by Moreton Neal
216. FoCCL - Everybody Knows by Jordan Harper
217. re-added - First Family by Joseph J. Ellis
218. re-added - Poplar Forest & Thomas Jefferson by S. Allen Chambers Jr.
219. Kindle - The Sugared Game by KJ Charles
220. Kindle - Subtle Blood by KJ Charles
221. Kindle - Wobble by Becca Seymour
222. Kindle - When London Snow Falls by Hayden Stone
223. re-added - Max's Ride by Rosemary Wells
224. re-added - What Happen's Next? by Cheryl Christian
225. readded - The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown
226. Karen - The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes
227. Karen - A Job You Mostly Won't Know How to Do by Pete Fromm
228. Amazon - Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura
229. Audible - The Devil At His Elbow by Valerie Bauerlein
230. Audible - Hollywood Hustle by Jon Lindstrom
231. FoCCL - 100 of the World's Most Beautiful Paintings edited by R.T.V. Sales
232. Paperbacks Plus - Crooked River by Preston & Child
233. Paperbacks Plus - Fever Dream by Preston & Child
234. Paperbacks Plus - Blasphemy by Douglas Preston
235. Amazon - Deep Into the Dark by PJ Tracy
236. Amazon - MP3 audio - Calico by Lee Goldberg
237. Kindle - Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
238. Kindle - Bent by Jesse H Reign
239. Amazon - Deep Into the Dark by PJ Tracy
240. Audible - Jewish Literacy Revised Ed: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People, and Its History by Joseph Telushkin
241. Kindle - Up From Slavery by Booker T. Washington
Oct
242. Kindle - Bent Backwards by Jesse H Reign
243. Kindle - Wicked Lies Boys Tell by K Webster
244. Amazon - Straight Acting by Will Tosh
4karenmarie
culls - 64 last year
1. Grant by Ron Chernow - CDs
2. How to Read and Understand Shakespeare by Professor Marc C. Conner - DVDs
3. The History of the Supreme Court by Professor Peter Irons - DVDs
4. Shakespeare's Tragedies by Professor Clare R. Kinney - DVDs
5. Terror of History by Professor Teofilo F. Ruiz - audio CDs
6. Great Artists of the Italian Renaissance by Professor William Kloss - DVDs
7. The History of Ancient Egypt by Professor Bob Brier DVDs
8. Dreams of My Father by Barack Obama - CDs
9. Fairy Tales for Angry Little Girls by Lela Lee
10. The God Dog Connection by Marti Healy dogs - ugh
11. Nothin' But Good Times Ahead by Molly Ivins - duplicate
12. The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
***mass market paperbacks - small print, tanned, not interested in any more, etc.***
13. The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith
14. False Impression by Archer, Jeffrey
15. Deep Storm by Child, Lincoln
16. Cat O'Nine Tales: And Other Stories by Archer, Jeffrey
17. Atonement by Mcewan, Ian
18. Faithless by Slaughter, Karin
19. Fatal Burn by Jackson, Lisa
20. At The Stroke Of Madness by Kava, Alex
21. Eden Burning by Lowell, Elizabeth
22. Don't Scream by Staub, Wendy Corsi
23. The Rebel Angels by Davies, Robertson
24. Sphere by Crichton, Michael
25. The Making of the President 1960 by White, Theodore H.
26. Beauty and the Beast by Howell, Hannah
27. The Program by White, Stephen
28. Travels by Crichton, Michael
29. The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin by Gordon S. Wood - audio book
30. World of Wonders by Davies, Robertson
31. I Know This Much Is True by Lamb, Wally
32. The Four Feathers by Mason, A.E.W.
33. The Next Accident by Gardner, Lisa
34. The Third Victim by Gardner, Lisa
35. The Survivors Club by Gardner, Lisa
36. The Key to Rebecca by Follett, Ken
37. Perdido Street Station by Mieville, China
38. The Broom of the System by Wallace, David Foster
39. Death's Door by Sawyer, Meryl
40. Why Aren't They Screaming? by Smith, Joan
41. Malice Domestic by Hardwick, Mollie
42. The Sculptress by Walters, Minette
43. Cold Allies by Anthony, Patricia
44. The Divide by Evans, Nicholas
45. A Knife to Remember by Churchill, Jill
46. Sullivan's Evidence by Rosenberg, Nancy Taylor
47. The Times We Had : Life with William Randolph Hearst by Davies, Marion
48. Beneath the Skin by French, Nicci
49. The Winter of Our Discontent by Steinbeck, John
50. Travels with Charley by Steinbeck, John
51. Blind Justice by Alexander, Bruce
52. The Daily Jane Austen: A Year of Quotes by Austen, Jane
53. A Regency Christmas 6 by Balogh, Mary
54. Someone Perfect by Balogh, Mary
55. The End of the Road by Barth, John
56. A Seer Out of Season: The Life Of Edgar Cayce by Bro, Harmon H.
57. After the Storm by Castillo, Linda
58. Among the Wicked by Castillo, Linda
59. Down a Dark Road by Castillo, Linda
60. Her Last Breath by Castillo, Linda
61. Shamed by Castillo, Linda
62. Victory by Conrad, Joseph
63. The Last Plantagenets by Costain, Thomas Bertram
64. The Manticore by Davies, Robertson
65. May We Borrow Your Husband?: And Other Comedies of the Sexual Life by Greene, Graham
66. Fever Season by Hambly, Barbara
67. Traveling with the Dead by Hambly, Barbara
68. To Die For by Howard, Linda
69. Mortal Fear by Iles, Greg
70. A Dangerous Man:: A Novel of William Wild Bill Longley by Johnstone, William W.
71. The Ritual Bath by Kellerman, Faye
72. A Grave Talent by King, Laurie R.
73. Night Work by King, Laurie R.
74. O Jerusalem by King, Laurie R.
75. The Miernik Dossier by McCarry, Charles
76. Tularosa by McGarrity, Michael
77. The President's Shadow by Meltzer, Brad
78. Ice Hunt by Rollins, James
79. Bury the Lead by Rosenfelt, David
80. First Degree by Rosenfelt, David
81. Open and Shut by Rosenfelt, David
82. Angle of Repose by Stegner, Wallace
83. Last Breath by Stewart, Mariah
84. The Hellfire Club by Straub, Peter
85. An Autobiography by Trollope, Anthony
86. He Knew He Was Right by Trollope, Anthony
87. Rachel Ray by Trollope, Anthony
88. Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices and Other Stories by Trollope, Anthony
89. Kristin Lavransdatter I: The Bridal Wreath by Undset, Sigrid
90. Kristin Lavransdatter II: The Mistress of Husaby by Undset, Sigrid
91. Kristin Lavransdatter III: The Cross by Undset, Sigrid
92. The Ringer by Wallace, Edgar
93. Back Home by Mauldin, Bill
While looking for a book on shelf L46 to read for the tribute to Julia, I found Proust and Trollope and decided that I'm going to deaccession almost everything I have by each author. None of them are of the quality I want, and if I decide to read these authors, I'll acquire paper copies or Kindle versions that are easier to read.
Trollope
94. Barchester Towers & the Last Warden
95. The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope
96. The Vicar of Bullhampton
97. The American Senator
98. The Claverings
Proust
99. The Captive
100. Cities of the Plain
101. Within a Budding Grove
102. The Sweet Cheat Gone
103. The Past Recaptured
104. The Guermantes Way
...
105. The book of Unusual Knowledge by Publications International, LTD.
106. The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig
107. Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris
108. More Letters from Pemberley by Jane Dawkins
109. Five Victorian Ghost Novels edited by E.F. Bleiler
110. The Preacher by Camilla Lackberg
111. What's Bred in the Bone by Robertson Davies
112. Counterparts by Gonzalo Lira
113. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
114. These Three Remain by Pamela Aidan
115. The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant
116. Parting the Curtains Interviews by Dannye Romine Powell
117. Into Africa by Martin Dugard
118. Luka and the Fire of Life by Salman Rushdie
119. Back to Blood by Tom Wolfe
120. The Source by James Michener - copy bought, then decided to give to Irene. I have 2 or three others on my shelves
while looking for two by Alice Hoffman to deaccession, I found these I don't want any more:
121. The Moor by Laurie R. King
122. Victorians at Home by Susan Lasdun
123. Here on Earth by Alice Hoffman
124. Thomas Jefferson: A Biography in His Own Words
125. Mr. Jefferson's Lost Cause by Roger G. Kennedy
126. The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
and back to our regular programming, although with heightened awareness of what I want to not keep on my shelves
127. Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen - audio book
128. Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
129. Norwegian Night by Derek B. Miller
130. Fields for President by W.C. Fields
131. The Longevity Plan by Dr. John D. Day and Jane Ann Day
132. The Love-Girl and the Innocent: Victory Celebrations: Prisoners by Alexander Solzhenitsyn
133. Midnight Rising by Tony Horwitz - yellowed trade paperback - would read better condition copy
134. The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh - will never read
135. The Janissary Tree by Jason Goodwin - will never read
136. Julie & Julia by Julie Powell - will never read although I loved the movie
137. Are You Somebody by Nuala O'Faolain - will never read, don't know why i bought it
138. Blood, Tears, and Folly by Len Deighton - WWII history that I will never read
139. The Darkest Hour by Tony Scumacher - WWII fiction, not my cuppa
140. The Domino Men by Jonathan Barnes
141. Personal History by Katharine Graham
142. Everyman by Philip Roth
143. The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall
144. No More Words : A Journal of My Mother, Anne Morrow Lindbergh by Reeve Lindbergh
145. A Room With A View and Howards End by E.M. Forster - mass market paperback, yellowed
2024 Inventory
146. S01 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse by JJ Smith
147. S02 The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy
148. S02 The Time of Terror by Seth Hunter
149. S02 The American Spectator's Enemies List by P.J. O'Rourke
150. S02 The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry
151. S02 Confessions of an Actor: An Autobiography by Laurence Olivier
152. S03 Musical Stages: An Autobiography by Richard Rodgers
153. S03 The Cunning Man by Robertson Davies
154. S03 Colony Girl by Thomas Rayfiel
155. S04 It's Always the Husband by Michele Campbell
156. S04 Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA by Ellen Meister
157. S04 The God of the Hive by Laurie R. King
158. S04 The Darcy Connection by Elizabeth Aston
159. S04 Mr. Darcy's Daughters by Elizabeth Aston
160. S04 The Second Mrs. Darcy by Elizabeth Aston
161. S04 The Exploits & Adventures of Miss Alethea Darcy by Elizabeth Aston
162. S04 The True Darcy Spirit by Elizabeth Aston
163. S04 The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen by Syrie James
Not Inventory, read, culled
164. The Geographer's Library by Jon Fasman
2024 Inventory
165. S17 Nice Guys Finish Last by Leo Durocher
166. S17 The Lyre of Orpheus
167. S24 The Marx Sisters by Barry Maitland - duplicate
168. S26 No Angel by Penny Vincenzi
Just because
169. L80 The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller
170. L86 Killer View by Ridley Pearson
171. The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
172. The Racketeer by John Grisham
173. Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham
174. Angel Rogue by Mary Jo Putney
175. L24 Third Degree by Greg Iles
176. L33 Writing And Fighting the Civil War: Soldier Correspondence to the New York Sunday Mercury by William B. Styple - giving to friend Karen
177. The Commoner by John Burnham Schwartz
178. The Water's Edge by Karin Fossum
1. Grant by Ron Chernow - CDs
2. How to Read and Understand Shakespeare by Professor Marc C. Conner - DVDs
3. The History of the Supreme Court by Professor Peter Irons - DVDs
4. Shakespeare's Tragedies by Professor Clare R. Kinney - DVDs
5. Terror of History by Professor Teofilo F. Ruiz - audio CDs
6. Great Artists of the Italian Renaissance by Professor William Kloss - DVDs
7. The History of Ancient Egypt by Professor Bob Brier DVDs
8. Dreams of My Father by Barack Obama - CDs
9. Fairy Tales for Angry Little Girls by Lela Lee
10. The God Dog Connection by Marti Healy dogs - ugh
11. Nothin' But Good Times Ahead by Molly Ivins - duplicate
12. The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
***mass market paperbacks - small print, tanned, not interested in any more, etc.***
13. The Age of Innocence by Wharton, Edith
14. False Impression by Archer, Jeffrey
15. Deep Storm by Child, Lincoln
16. Cat O'Nine Tales: And Other Stories by Archer, Jeffrey
17. Atonement by Mcewan, Ian
18. Faithless by Slaughter, Karin
19. Fatal Burn by Jackson, Lisa
20. At The Stroke Of Madness by Kava, Alex
21. Eden Burning by Lowell, Elizabeth
22. Don't Scream by Staub, Wendy Corsi
23. The Rebel Angels by Davies, Robertson
24. Sphere by Crichton, Michael
25. The Making of the President 1960 by White, Theodore H.
26. Beauty and the Beast by Howell, Hannah
27. The Program by White, Stephen
28. Travels by Crichton, Michael
29. The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin by Gordon S. Wood - audio book
30. World of Wonders by Davies, Robertson
31. I Know This Much Is True by Lamb, Wally
32. The Four Feathers by Mason, A.E.W.
33. The Next Accident by Gardner, Lisa
34. The Third Victim by Gardner, Lisa
35. The Survivors Club by Gardner, Lisa
36. The Key to Rebecca by Follett, Ken
37. Perdido Street Station by Mieville, China
38. The Broom of the System by Wallace, David Foster
39. Death's Door by Sawyer, Meryl
40. Why Aren't They Screaming? by Smith, Joan
41. Malice Domestic by Hardwick, Mollie
42. The Sculptress by Walters, Minette
43. Cold Allies by Anthony, Patricia
44. The Divide by Evans, Nicholas
45. A Knife to Remember by Churchill, Jill
46. Sullivan's Evidence by Rosenberg, Nancy Taylor
47. The Times We Had : Life with William Randolph Hearst by Davies, Marion
48. Beneath the Skin by French, Nicci
49. The Winter of Our Discontent by Steinbeck, John
50. Travels with Charley by Steinbeck, John
51. Blind Justice by Alexander, Bruce
52. The Daily Jane Austen: A Year of Quotes by Austen, Jane
53. A Regency Christmas 6 by Balogh, Mary
54. Someone Perfect by Balogh, Mary
55. The End of the Road by Barth, John
56. A Seer Out of Season: The Life Of Edgar Cayce by Bro, Harmon H.
57. After the Storm by Castillo, Linda
58. Among the Wicked by Castillo, Linda
59. Down a Dark Road by Castillo, Linda
60. Her Last Breath by Castillo, Linda
61. Shamed by Castillo, Linda
62. Victory by Conrad, Joseph
63. The Last Plantagenets by Costain, Thomas Bertram
64. The Manticore by Davies, Robertson
65. May We Borrow Your Husband?: And Other Comedies of the Sexual Life by Greene, Graham
66. Fever Season by Hambly, Barbara
67. Traveling with the Dead by Hambly, Barbara
68. To Die For by Howard, Linda
69. Mortal Fear by Iles, Greg
70. A Dangerous Man:: A Novel of William Wild Bill Longley by Johnstone, William W.
71. The Ritual Bath by Kellerman, Faye
72. A Grave Talent by King, Laurie R.
73. Night Work by King, Laurie R.
74. O Jerusalem by King, Laurie R.
75. The Miernik Dossier by McCarry, Charles
76. Tularosa by McGarrity, Michael
77. The President's Shadow by Meltzer, Brad
78. Ice Hunt by Rollins, James
79. Bury the Lead by Rosenfelt, David
80. First Degree by Rosenfelt, David
81. Open and Shut by Rosenfelt, David
82. Angle of Repose by Stegner, Wallace
83. Last Breath by Stewart, Mariah
84. The Hellfire Club by Straub, Peter
85. An Autobiography by Trollope, Anthony
86. He Knew He Was Right by Trollope, Anthony
87. Rachel Ray by Trollope, Anthony
88. Why Frau Frohmann Raised Her Prices and Other Stories by Trollope, Anthony
89. Kristin Lavransdatter I: The Bridal Wreath by Undset, Sigrid
90. Kristin Lavransdatter II: The Mistress of Husaby by Undset, Sigrid
91. Kristin Lavransdatter III: The Cross by Undset, Sigrid
92. The Ringer by Wallace, Edgar
93. Back Home by Mauldin, Bill
While looking for a book on shelf L46 to read for the tribute to Julia, I found Proust and Trollope and decided that I'm going to deaccession almost everything I have by each author. None of them are of the quality I want, and if I decide to read these authors, I'll acquire paper copies or Kindle versions that are easier to read.
Trollope
94. Barchester Towers & the Last Warden
95. The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope
96. The Vicar of Bullhampton
97. The American Senator
98. The Claverings
Proust
99. The Captive
100. Cities of the Plain
101. Within a Budding Grove
102. The Sweet Cheat Gone
103. The Past Recaptured
104. The Guermantes Way
...
105. The book of Unusual Knowledge by Publications International, LTD.
106. The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig
107. Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris
108. More Letters from Pemberley by Jane Dawkins
109. Five Victorian Ghost Novels edited by E.F. Bleiler
110. The Preacher by Camilla Lackberg
111. What's Bred in the Bone by Robertson Davies
112. Counterparts by Gonzalo Lira
113. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
114. These Three Remain by Pamela Aidan
115. The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant
116. Parting the Curtains Interviews by Dannye Romine Powell
117. Into Africa by Martin Dugard
118. Luka and the Fire of Life by Salman Rushdie
119. Back to Blood by Tom Wolfe
120. The Source by James Michener - copy bought, then decided to give to Irene. I have 2 or three others on my shelves
while looking for two by Alice Hoffman to deaccession, I found these I don't want any more:
121. The Moor by Laurie R. King
122. Victorians at Home by Susan Lasdun
123. Here on Earth by Alice Hoffman
124. Thomas Jefferson: A Biography in His Own Words
125. Mr. Jefferson's Lost Cause by Roger G. Kennedy
126. The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
and back to our regular programming, although with heightened awareness of what I want to not keep on my shelves
127. Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen - audio book
128. Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
129. Norwegian Night by Derek B. Miller
130. Fields for President by W.C. Fields
131. The Longevity Plan by Dr. John D. Day and Jane Ann Day
132. The Love-Girl and the Innocent: Victory Celebrations: Prisoners by Alexander Solzhenitsyn
133. Midnight Rising by Tony Horwitz - yellowed trade paperback - would read better condition copy
134. The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh - will never read
135. The Janissary Tree by Jason Goodwin - will never read
136. Julie & Julia by Julie Powell - will never read although I loved the movie
137. Are You Somebody by Nuala O'Faolain - will never read, don't know why i bought it
138. Blood, Tears, and Folly by Len Deighton - WWII history that I will never read
139. The Darkest Hour by Tony Scumacher - WWII fiction, not my cuppa
140. The Domino Men by Jonathan Barnes
141. Personal History by Katharine Graham
142. Everyman by Philip Roth
143. The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall
144. No More Words : A Journal of My Mother, Anne Morrow Lindbergh by Reeve Lindbergh
145. A Room With A View and Howards End by E.M. Forster - mass market paperback, yellowed
2024 Inventory
146. S01 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse by JJ Smith
147. S02 The Dud Avocado by Elaine Dundy
148. S02 The Time of Terror by Seth Hunter
149. S02 The American Spectator's Enemies List by P.J. O'Rourke
150. S02 The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry
151. S02 Confessions of an Actor: An Autobiography by Laurence Olivier
152. S03 Musical Stages: An Autobiography by Richard Rodgers
153. S03 The Cunning Man by Robertson Davies
154. S03 Colony Girl by Thomas Rayfiel
155. S04 It's Always the Husband by Michele Campbell
156. S04 Secret Confessions of the Applewood PTA by Ellen Meister
157. S04 The God of the Hive by Laurie R. King
158. S04 The Darcy Connection by Elizabeth Aston
159. S04 Mr. Darcy's Daughters by Elizabeth Aston
160. S04 The Second Mrs. Darcy by Elizabeth Aston
161. S04 The Exploits & Adventures of Miss Alethea Darcy by Elizabeth Aston
162. S04 The True Darcy Spirit by Elizabeth Aston
163. S04 The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen by Syrie James
Not Inventory, read, culled
164. The Geographer's Library by Jon Fasman
2024 Inventory
165. S17 Nice Guys Finish Last by Leo Durocher
166. S17 The Lyre of Orpheus
167. S24 The Marx Sisters by Barry Maitland - duplicate
168. S26 No Angel by Penny Vincenzi
Just because
169. L80 The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller
170. L86 Killer View by Ridley Pearson
171. The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
172. The Racketeer by John Grisham
173. Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham
174. Angel Rogue by Mary Jo Putney
175. L24 Third Degree by Greg Iles
176. L33 Writing And Fighting the Civil War: Soldier Correspondence to the New York Sunday Mercury by William B. Styple - giving to friend Karen
177. The Commoner by John Burnham Schwartz
178. The Water's Edge by Karin Fossum
5karenmarie
YTD Statistics through July
241 books read
2 of them on my shelves before 1/1/24 and not rereads
72 books abandoned, 8530 pages abandoned, 1 audiobook, .45 hours abandoned
46.5 audiobook hours
Avg pages read per day, YTD = 321
Avg pages read per book, YTD = 284
Book of the Month: Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle by Countess of Carnarvon
Books by Month
January - 46 e-books, 1 audio book, 1 Graphic Novel, and 9 books abandoned for 1711 pages
February - 37 e-books and 8 books abandoned for 1058 pages
March - 38 e-books, 1 audio book, and 7 books abandoned for 899 pages
April - 31 e-books, 1 hard cover, and 11 books abandoned for 1338 pages
May - 21 e-books, and 13 books abandoned for 1153 pages
June - 33 e-books, and 9 books abandoned for 1188 pages
July - 29 e-books, 2 audiobooks, and 15 books abandoned for 1703 pages
Author
Male 9%
Female 77%
Undeclared * 10%
Non-Binary 4%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Living 100%
Dead 0%
US Born 46%
Foreign Born 21%
Undeclared * 33%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Platform
Hardcover 1%
Trade Pback 0%
Mass Market 0%
Audiobook 2%
e-Book 98%
Source
My Library 7%
Library 1%
Kindle Unlimited 92%
Borrowed 0%
Misc
ARC/ER 0%
Re-read 0%
Series 76%
Fiction 99%
NonFiction 1%
Author Birth Country
Australia 8%
Canada 6%
England 1%
Ireland 1%
New Zealand 2%
Norway 1%
UK 3%
Undeclared * 32%
US 46%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Original Decade Published
2000-2009 3%
2010-2019 30%
2020-2029 67%
Genre
Biography 1%
Contemporary Fiction 96%
Crime Fiction 1%
Graphic Novel 1%
Memoir 1%
Acquisition/Source Date
Kindle Unlimited 225
Library 1
2014 1
2019 1
2024 11
culled after reading 2
Average Rating
1.5 - Very Bad 1%
2.0 - Bad 1%
2.5 - Average 4%
3.0 - Good 12%
3.5 - Very Good 15%
4.0 - Excellent 45%
4.5 - Outstanding 21%
5 - Masterpiece 1%
Average Rating 3.83
Books acquired YTD 154
Books culled YTD 178
241 books read
2 of them on my shelves before 1/1/24 and not rereads
72 books abandoned, 8530 pages abandoned, 1 audiobook, .45 hours abandoned
46.5 audiobook hours
Avg pages read per day, YTD = 321
Avg pages read per book, YTD = 284
Book of the Month: Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle by Countess of Carnarvon
Books by Month
January - 46 e-books, 1 audio book, 1 Graphic Novel, and 9 books abandoned for 1711 pages
February - 37 e-books and 8 books abandoned for 1058 pages
March - 38 e-books, 1 audio book, and 7 books abandoned for 899 pages
April - 31 e-books, 1 hard cover, and 11 books abandoned for 1338 pages
May - 21 e-books, and 13 books abandoned for 1153 pages
June - 33 e-books, and 9 books abandoned for 1188 pages
July - 29 e-books, 2 audiobooks, and 15 books abandoned for 1703 pages
Author
Male 9%
Female 77%
Undeclared * 10%
Non-Binary 4%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Living 100%
Dead 0%
US Born 46%
Foreign Born 21%
Undeclared * 33%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Platform
Hardcover 1%
Trade Pback 0%
Mass Market 0%
Audiobook 2%
e-Book 98%
Source
My Library 7%
Library 1%
Kindle Unlimited 92%
Borrowed 0%
Misc
ARC/ER 0%
Re-read 0%
Series 76%
Fiction 99%
NonFiction 1%
Author Birth Country
Australia 8%
Canada 6%
England 1%
Ireland 1%
New Zealand 2%
Norway 1%
UK 3%
Undeclared * 32%
US 46%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Original Decade Published
2000-2009 3%
2010-2019 30%
2020-2029 67%
Genre
Biography 1%
Contemporary Fiction 96%
Crime Fiction 1%
Graphic Novel 1%
Memoir 1%
Acquisition/Source Date
Kindle Unlimited 225
Library 1
2014 1
2019 1
2024 11
culled after reading 2
Average Rating
1.5 - Very Bad 1%
2.0 - Bad 1%
2.5 - Average 4%
3.0 - Good 12%
3.5 - Very Good 15%
4.0 - Excellent 45%
4.5 - Outstanding 21%
5 - Masterpiece 1%
Average Rating 3.83
Books acquired YTD 154
Books culled YTD 178
6karenmarie
July Lightning Round
Any in bold are NOT MM romances, few and far between as they are. It also occurs to me that quite a few of the smut books have warnings about triggers that I don’t mention here. Caveat emptor re triggers if you want to dip your toes in.
Work: Strictly Professional by Jesse H Reign 7/1/24 7/2/24 Kindle
**abandoned Let Me Show You by Becca Seymour**
Twisted Rivalry by Devon McCormack 7/2/24 7/3/24 Kindle
**abandoned First Comes Marriage by Shira Anthony**
Ignite by Abigail Glenn 7/3/24 7/4/24 Kindle
**abandoned Fool's Spring by Roe Horvat**
Salt by Fearne Hill 7/4/24 7/4/24 Kindle
**abandoned Forsaken by Sloane Kennedy**
Notorious by Leslie McAdam 7/5/24 7/7/24 Kindle
Marked by the Omega by Ashe Moon 7/7/24 7/7/24 258 pages Kindle
**abandoned Brushed with Love by Fearne Hill**
Dangerously Happy by Varian Krylov 7/7/24 7/7/24 Kindle
Bad Things by Varian Krylov 7/8/24 7/9/24 Kindle
P.S. I Loathe You by Isla Olsen 7/9/24 7/10/24 Kindle
The Good Boy by Lisa Henry and JA Rock 7/10/24 7/11/24 Kindle
**abandoned By His Rules by JA Rock**
Among the Living by Jordan Castillo Price 7/11/24 7/12/24 Kindle
Criss Cross by Jordan Castillo Price 7/12/24 7/13/24 Kindle
Body and Soul by Jordan Castillo Price 7/13/24 7/13/24 Kindle
Secrets by Jordan Castillo Price 7/13/24 7/14/24 Kindle
Camp Hell by Jordan Castillo Price 7/14/24 7/15/24 Kindle
GhosTV by Jordan Castillo Price 7/15/24 7/18/24 Kindle
Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles 7/18/24 7/19/24 248 pages Kindle
The Sugared Game by KJ Charles 7/19/24 7/20/24 Kindle
**abandoned Sapphire Sunset by C Travis Rice**
Subtle Blood by KJ Charles 7/20/24 7/21/24 Kindle
Married to His Marshal by Shiloh Swift 7/21/24 7/22/24 Kindle
**abandoned Ancient History by AJ Truman**
Rehearsal with my Groom-to-be-Boss by MM Angeles 7/23/24 7/23/24 Kindle
Filthy Sweet by R Cayden 7/23/24 7/24/24 Kindle
Second Chance at First Love by NR Walker 7/24/24 7/24/24 Kindle
**abandoned New Tricks by Jodi Payne**
**abandoned Guarding His Heart by R Cayden**
Cryptic by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 7/24/24 7/25/24 Kindle
Mine to Hold by Sullyn Shaw 7/27/24 7/27/24 Kindle
The Amazing Alpha Tau Boyfriend Project by Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey 7/27/24 7/28/24 Kindle
**abandoned Boss of Attraction by Kimberly Knight**
**abandoned Blue Harbor Billionaire by Declan Rhodes**
**abandoned Dominated: His Rough Protector by Jamie Harlock**
**abandoned The Time-Out by Vinni George**
**abandoned Filthy and the Beast by R Cayden**
Wobble by Becca Seymour 7/28/24 7/29/24 Kindle
The Harder We Fall by Rebecca Raine 7/29/24 7/29/24 Kindle
Skeletons in the Closet by Nicky James 7/29/24 7/31/24 Kindle
Any in bold are NOT MM romances, few and far between as they are. It also occurs to me that quite a few of the smut books have warnings about triggers that I don’t mention here. Caveat emptor re triggers if you want to dip your toes in.
Work: Strictly Professional by Jesse H Reign 7/1/24 7/2/24 Kindle
Alpha male Derek has everybody at his company terrorized and goes through PAs without batting an eyelash. Wyn has taken temp work after a long-term executive-level PA stint and the manager of HR brings him to Derek after nobody else will even go to the 22nd floor. Derek’s called Satan and Dark Lord… you get the picture. Wyn is immediately attracted to Derek, but stays away because Derek’s married and his son/fiancé are getting married soon. Derek has Wyn witness his divorce papers. We find out that Derek is attracted to Wyn, too. He gives Wyn the unobtainable task of taking over wedding planning for his son/fiancé but Wyn pulls it off. Derek tells his ex-wife that Wyn is his plus 1, they share a room in Hawaii… you get the picture. HEA, caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned Let Me Show You by Becca Seymour**
Veterinarian moves back to his grandfather’s ramshackle house, hires relatively-new-to-town carpenter/etc. to refurbish it. Sparkage, caveat emptor re sex. Just didn’t care, though.
Twisted Rivalry by Devon McCormack 7/2/24 7/3/24 Kindle
Simon and Ryan are identical twins, bound by horrific events of 4 years ago. Simon has inherited, keeps Ryan bound to the estate through guilt. Simon hires Jonas, who is a ringer for a man both brothers were attracted to, to punish Ryan and set him up for revenge. The plot was a bit over the top, but the writing was good, the characters vivid, and I kept wanting to read to find out the next mystery solved. There’s a dramatic denouement and we get our HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned First Comes Marriage by Shira Anthony**
Sappy, unfocused, tries to be cute, tries to be steamy. Doesn’t work for me.
Ignite by Abigail Glenn 7/3/24 7/4/24 Kindle
Another alpha male, Cain, owns Sinro Enterprises. Ezra, escaped from an abuser years earlier and living on the streets as a thief, with a best friend Jakey, is forced by Gabriel, a seriously bad man, to steal back a drive from Sinro or Jakey dies. Ezra sneaks in but isn’t successful and runs into Cain. Cain keeps him locked up in a corner office for a while, moves him to his apartment in the Sinro building, and between them, there’s sparkage. Both have lots of baggage from the past, both want and need each other. They solve the puzzle of the 24-character encrypted key on the drive and discover a much larger child-trafficking ring than anticipated. Cain finds Ezra among the children on that drive and vows to get the leader for more reasons than one. In the meantime, Ezra is fighting his demons, training, falling in love with Cain. Cain is running his business, looking for the leader of the ring and falling in love with Ezra. I love the phrase “What do you need, beautiful boy?” Serious sexy times, serious violence and killing of the bad guys, references to Ezra’s life in a basement and escape. I love the HEA. Cavet emptor re sex and violence. Oh, and Rev, Cain’s psychopath second in command, is memorable and stunning. I hope there’s a second book, with his story.
**abandoned Fool's Spring by Roe Horvat**
Naïve American Eric moves to Sweden and doesn’t know how to cope with snow, a ramshackle house, or living in a very small town. Björn has lived there all his life and is attracted to Eric. He helps Eric with basic things – firewood, home repairs, and eventually tells him he’s attracted to him. I wasn’t intrigued enough to continue.
Salt by Fearne Hill 7/4/24 7/4/24 Kindle
Oh my, this was a wonderful. Charles is a burned out venture capitalist from London, dangerously close to a mental breakdown, renting a house on a small island off the French coast. Florian has lived there all his life, harvests salt for a living. They are immediately attracted to each other and the sparks fly. There are strong feelings, just about to get avowed, when Charles’ partner comes to the island with a huge deal just concluded and Charles returns to London, promising to keep their relationship going. He sinks into mental illness, stops texting/calling until one day he is out of his mind and calls Florian. HEA. The presentation of Charles’ mental illness, his downward spiral is beautifully and vividly written, completely believable. The description of the harvesting of salt, the slow lifestyle of the island, and Florian’s relationship to his grandfather are full of emotion and love. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned Forsaken by Sloane Kennedy**
Book 4 of a series I liked. This, however, even after months away from the series, was more of the same. Alpha male, which I like, vulnerable young man who needs protecting, which I like, dancing around each other until caveat emptor re sex, which I like. I didn’t like the platitudes, predictable growth of alpha male’s emotions.
Notorious by Leslie McAdam 7/5/24 7/7/24 Kindle
Another wonderful book, although the premise here is drunken marriage in Las Vegas between aspiring politician Kurt and porn star “Velvet the Cowboy” Johnny. They wake up with rings on and a legal marriage certificate in hand, both immediately thinking about annulment. Kurt finds bottles of pills and Johnny’s gun, and Johnny tells him he was intending on killing himself but got married instead. Kurt goes into caregiver mode, they return to LA and Johnny agrees to not kill himself until the next morning. The next morning they see a therapist, who puts Johnny in inpatient care for 5 days, under suicide watch. Kurt gets him when he’s released, takes him home, and begins the process of getting Johnny to promise to stay alive one more day. It’s heartbreaking and poignant. Johnny has his reasons, but Kurt finds different solutions. Johnny has up and down days. Kurt has up and down days dealing with the fallout of him marrying a porn star while trying to win a primary. They find happiness in each other and a way forward with their lives and careers. Cavet emptor re sex and mild kink.
Marked by the Omega by Ashe Moon 7/7/24 7/7/24 258 pages Kindle
Okay, this is an embarrassment, but in the spirit of full disclosure I wanted to try an Alpha-Omega Mpreg novel and this one seemed reasonable. Well, it wasn’t, but wasn’t too long so I finished it. Mason is an omega who, with his sister, robs Christophe’s family’s house during a party, taking things from a supposedly secure room. Sister escapes, Mason is injured in fleeing, both change into their wolf forms and etc. Fated mate, love, sappiness, and pretty ridiculous, when all’s said, at least for me. Caveat emptor re sex and oh, men being able to get pregnant and bear children.
**abandoned Brushed with Love by Fearne Hill**
Clem inherited his grandfather’s ramshackle house and needs it painted. Eggy, *eye roll*, is a painter working for a small local company, and there’s sparkage and eventual sexy times. Eggy, however, plans on moving to Australia with his best friend to open a surf shop, and Clem is a successful writer currently in a writer’s block. Don’t care which one decides it’s okay to relocate, stopped caring about their story.
Dangerously Happy by Varian Krylov 7/7/24 7/7/24 Kindle
At only 213 pages, it felt, in the best way possible, like 400 pages. Densely written, told completely from Adrian’s point of view. Adrian works in an office, having taken a BA in business instead of a music degree because of pressure from his father. He is, however, in a band that meets to practice at Dario’s warehouse/house/loft and perform on the weekends. Dario is a successfully published writer, gay. Adrian is nominally straight, just left by his girlfriend. Dario is very interested in Adrian and makes a move, which Adrian goes with. Dario doesn’t take it too far, just enough to entice Adrian to more, but not in a love’em and leave’em way. They start a relationship, Adrian not sure of himself, not sure if he’s bi or just into Dario, not willing to announce it to the world. Lots of steamy sex, lots of kink and some BDSM. Lots of backstory on Dario, figuring out their relationship. Miscommunications, subsidiary plot lines regarding roofies. Honestly, it really worked for me. Caveat emptor re MM, MMF, and MMM sex.
Bad Things by Varian Krylov 7/8/24 7/9/24 Kindle
Carson is a bartender and Xavi is a bouncer at a club, except that he’s really trying to find the men responsible for sex trafficking. Carson’s blackmailed into spying on Xavi but Xavi figures it out and keeps him in his basement for 3 days. Carson’s got a lot of baggage and so does Xavi. This book is not for the faint-hearted. Once again, lots of steamy sex, lots of kink and some BDSM. Subsidiary plots of how both birth families rejected their sons. Caveat emptor re MM, MMM sex.
P.S. I Loathe You by Isla Olsen 7/9/24 7/10/24 Kindle
Light and fluffy compared with the last two books, this has Wes’s sister Emma engaged to Devon, and the wedding’s in 2 weeks. Devon and Wes despise each other. Emma breaks it off. Devon’s stunned but realizes the truth that they aren’t suited. Em had written to an advice columnist, Devon reads it and knows it’s about them, sends a vitriolic reply. Wes answers the reply because it’s his best friend Tash who’s the advice columnist. Wes and Devon, still not knowing that they are writing to each other, enjoy the texts and sexts. Devon finally figures it out, ghosts Wes, who also figures it out and the sparks fly from there. There was great dialog, lots of snark, and a whole lot of sex and love. Caveat emptor re the sex.
The Good Boy by Lisa Henry and JA Rock 7/10/24 7/11/24 Kindle
Lane is the son left behind when his high-rolling and criminal parents leave him behind to face the wrath of the government and investors in a Ponzi scheme gone bad. Lane is working in a coffee shop, living in a ratty apartment. He’s shy and unassuming. Derek lost money to his parents and when he finds out who he is he tells him off. However, later, Lane is at the end of his rope and Derek helps him. Sparkage, but Lane’s been abused and Derek is careful to not trigger him. Derek’s a dom, though, and gives Lane structure and eventually they have a romantic relationship. Derek’s found family becomes Lane’s, too, and when things get really bad, they rally and there’s a resolution to Lane’s problems. This one had just enough of a mystery for me to want to find out how things got resolved in addition to the sparkage and romance. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned By His Rules by JA Rock**
A sub is physically, emotionally, and mentally abused by a dom and is rescued by a different kind of dom – one who wants a domestic discipline relationship, which I’ve never heard of before. Live and learn. At the point they start discussing it, I sort of lost interest, to tell you the truth. Caveat emptor re sex.
Among the Living by Jordan Castillo Price 7/11/24 7/12/24 Kindle
First of a 13-part series about Victor, a level 5 medium cop, who serves on the PsyCop forces. He’s always teamed with a NP – non-psych or stiff as they’re called – and his current NP has just retired. He meets another cop, not on the PsyCop force and there’s sparkage. In the meantime, there are a series of murders. Victor can see ghosts, and murdered ones will tell him who murdered them IF he can find where they were murdered and/or their bodies. He’s teamed with a new NP, but it turns out that she’s lied and is psychic – her gift is what she calls ‘sí-no’ – where any question presented with a yes or no answer she answers with the absolute truth. It’s quite helpful in finding where bodies are of, eventually, where Victor’s been taken. Jacob, his romantic interest, and he are working together, too, to solve a series of murders, and other PsyCops and NPs round out a very good first novel. The world is believable and interesting. And, romance and crime. My jam. Caveat emptor re sex.
Criss Cross by Jordan Castillo Price 7/12/24 7/13/24 Kindle
Second in the Psycops series has another series of murders, Victor being targeted for financial gain, Jacob witnessing the execution of a murderer he helped put behind bars, and unintended consequences of Victor being drugged. We learn more about Victor’s gifts, his and Jacob’s attraction to one another, and the interesting world of PsyCops. Caveat emptor re sex and ghosts.
Body and Soul by Jordan Castillo Price 7/13/24 7/13/24 Kindle
Vic meets Jacob’s parents. Jacob is trying to find them a place to live together that isn’t infested with either cockroaches or ghosts, and Victor gets a new partner. There’s a serial killer, and one of the victims is high profile so Victor and new partner Bob Zigler – Zig – are on it. These books are creating a very interesting world, vivid without being preachy, sexy alpha male stuff with Jacob, and the real beginnings of learning Victor’s backstory. Caveat emptor re sex.
Secrets by Jordan Castillo Price 7/13/24 7/14/24 Kindle
Vic and Jacob have found the perfect place to live, courtesy of a ghost. Vic is stunned to realize he has no online presence – it’s as if he doesn’t exist. He solves cases all the time yet they never get published, the psy training center he attended doesn’t exist online either. He learns that he’s being followed and that there’s an entire network of things in place to keep him offline. Caveat emptor re sex.
Camp Hell by Jordan Castillo Price 7/14/24 7/15/24 Kindle
Quite a few people know about where Vic was trained. It’s officially called Heliotrope Station, in Vic’s mind Camp Hell. He starts tracking people down and almost gets more than he bargained for. More of the secondary characters are fleshed out – Jacob’s ex Crash, and Vic’s new partner Zig. Oh yes, there are murders and cases to solve, too. Caveat emptor re sex.
GhosTV by Jordan Castillo Price 7/15/24 7/18/24 Kindle
Sixth in the PsyCops series has Vic and Jacob trying to find a missing PsyCop at a school for PsyCops. Victor acquires some talents he didn’t know he had and Jacob acquires talents HE didn’t know he had. I found quite a bit of this one tedious, frankly, and hope the next one’s better. I’ll give the series a pause for a while, though. Caveat emptor re sex.
Slippery Creatures by KJ Charles 7/18/24 7/19/24 248 pages Kindle
This is only the second historical MM romance I’ve read, after Honeytrap by Aster Glenn Gray. This one takes place after the Great War in London. Will was demobbed and barely surviving when his friend Maisie persuades him to write to his only living relative, an uncle who owns a bookshop. He helps Will and Will helps him until his death some months later. Will inherits the shop and estate, although the estate is tied up in probate as the book begins. Will gets entangled with Kim, aka Lord Arthur Secretan, in something he doesn’t quite understand – bad guys and good guys and service to the country, but which side is Kim on? Kim and Will are attracted to each other in a time when male homosexuality is punishable by death in England. Kim’s engaged to Phoebe, another Bright Young Thing, but they’re friends rather than lovers, and this persuades Kim to make a play for Will. Will’s initially shocked that Kim would betray Phoebe, but Phoebe explains their relationship. In the meantime, Will is beset by two separate sets of people wanting some papers Will never knew about and can’t find. His shop is attacked, he’s attacked. The mystery is well done. The papers have been cleverly hidden but Will eventually finds them and finds an even better hiding place for them. Will is kidnapped, the good guys and bad guys are eventually identified and Kim mostly comes out as a good guy, but disappears at the end of the novel. Will’s feelings have been engaged and he’s … not exactly broken-hearted, but heart sore. Caveat emptor re sex.
The Sugared Game by KJ Charles 7/19/24 7/20/24 Kindle
Kim’s been gone for 2 months but returns when there’s trouble afoot. More bad guys, more steamy times, more sex. Honestly, it’s been 5 days since I read this one and I honestly don’t remember too many of the details. Bad me, should write mini-reviews in a more timely manner. It was good enough to finish, good enough to start the next one. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned Sapphire Sunset by C Travis Rice**
Connor is heir apparent to his grandfather’s swanky hotel in Orange County California, currently run by his uncle, a serious homophobe. He and Logan, a security guard working to pay his father’s hospital/treatment bills, kiss and have sparkage but Logan shuts it down because he doesn’t want to get fired. Connor leaves for 5 years, gets dragged back when his grandfather dies, and there’s a huge scandal, and etc. I honestly didn’t care after lots of stupid actions and trite, predictable dialogue.
Subtle Blood by KJ Charles 7/20/24 7/21/24 Kindle
The same bad guys from book 1 are back, having never been completely irradicated. Kim’s brother is accused of murder, holding the murder weapon in his hands, but says he’s not guilty. Kim wants to prove him innocent only because if he’s found guilty and hanged then Kim will become the next lord and at his father’s mercy again. Will will do anything to help Kim, and they make a great team. Mystery solved, bad guys routed, steamy times and sex. Caveat emptor re sex. The only thing that got me was, and always will be, that in most historical MM romances, secrecy must be maintained and lives never allowed to be lived publicly.
Married to His Marshal by Shiloh Swift 7/21/24 7/22/24 Kindle
Nicky goes to the feds and tells all on his criminal boyfriend and Benoit is tasked with keeping him safe until and through the trial. Benoit takes him down to Louisiana, where he’s from, and they hide out in plain sight as a married couple. There’s immediate sparkage and a growing romantic relationship. Unfortunately, a woman in town posts a pic of them and Nicky’s boyfriend comes to town to collect him. I found this one very sweet and rowdy at the same time, with their relationship strong from the get go. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned Ancient History by AJ Truman**
Amos teaches at the high school he graduated from. He has mostly gotten over his broken heart from Hutch’s abandoning him on prom night when they were going to come out. Now, Hutch is back at the high school, unable to be in MLS soccer any more, coaching soccer. The anguish and hate and guilt all of a sudden seem to go away by page 77, and honestly. It just didn’t ring true at all.
Rehearsal with my Groom-to-be-Boss by MM Angeles 7/23/24 7/23/24 Kindle
Ugh. Don’t read anything by this author. Non-con by a CEO to his PA, bonus and raise after the fact, PA preens and say he’ll do anything for his boss. Thank goodness it was only 26 pages.
Filthy Sweet by R Cayden 7/23/24 7/24/24 Kindle
Owen’s been in love with his brother’s BF Fox forever. They live in the same town now, and Fox, a music executive, has a scandal brewing. He needs to work on his reputation, and he and Owen do the fake boyfriend thing. Of course, it becomes real, and it’s quite sweet. Owen knows what he wants, and it’s Fox, and as Fox figures out that he deserves Owen and they can make things work, all they have to do is tell Owen’s overprotective brother, who doesn’t see what’s before him. Caveat emptor re sex.
Second Chance at First Love by NR Walker 7/24/24 7/24/24 Kindle
I loved The Storm Boys Trilogy, read in October of last year. This is a prequel, in which two characters from the first book, Paul and Derek, own a luxury camping tour business in Australia. However, they’d broken up five years before, both brokenhearted, both never even dating again. Each gets on with his life, and finally Derek is a client in Paul’s business to see if Paul’s happy and if seeing him can help Derek move on. They realize that the things that were wrong in their relationship are fixable, there’s sparkage and sweetness. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned New Tricks by Jodi Payne**
Kit is adrift emotionally, wanting a relationship. Elijah is a dom in need of a sub. They meet and hit it off and agree to give the lifestyle a chance together. I actually liked it before the BDSM and D/sbut only because the negotiations became tedious. Caveat emptor re sex and mild BDSM.
**abandoned Guarding His Heart by R Cayden**
The plot has more holes than Swiss cheese. Declan has lost money gambling that he doesn’t have after leaving his father’s criminal business. The man he loses to says he can go babysit a kid, well, actually a 24-year old computer genius, who needs a security guard for 6-12 months. Declan goes, is immediately accepted by the kid and his father. Some bad guys attack but Declan drives them off, kid is scared and asks to sleep with Declan. *eye roll* Nope. Caveat emptor re sex.
Cryptic by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 7/24/24 7/25/24 Kindle
This book’s premise was much better than the execution. Derek’s a newly-minted Homicide Detective, Matt is a profiler who profiled a serial killer years earlier. People are being murdered in the same way, and Matt gets in touch with Derek, offering to help from his home in New Mexico. It takes a while for Derek to catch on that Matt can truly help, and he talks Matt in coming to New York, out of his comfort zone, to help in person. There’s sparkage, clues, red herrings, violence, an interesting plot twists and puzzles. However, it never quite jelled for me beyond their interest in each other and eventual HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
Mine to Hold by Sullyn Shaw 7/27/24 7/27/24 Kindle
Full disclosure, I almost decided not to include this novella because it’s almost embarrassing. Brohm’s selected by Draven, with Brohm’s father’s permission, to become Draven’s husband. Hello noncon. Draven is a mafia boss and Brohm’s father works for him. Brohm is kept at Draven’s mansion until they’re wed. What I actually liked about this was that after the initial shock at the kidnapping, Brohm accepts his fate, is attracted to Draven, and acquiesces. Draven, in his turn, proves that it will be a marriage of equals, and we go from there. HEA and caveat emptor re sex. I particularly liked Brohm’s revenge on his father.
The Amazing Alpha Tau Boyfriend Project by Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey 7/27/24 7/28/24 Kindle
I rarely like college romances because I think they’ll end after 3 years of 5 years or whatever, but in this case, the author wrote about their relationship like it could be the real deal. Archer gets hit upon at a wedding by Eli, who thinks he’s gay. Archer’s hammered and thinks Eli’s given him his number so Archer can get reimbursement for dry cleaning. Three weeks later Archer realizes that he was hitting on him, texts that he’s straight. They start texting, and Eli asks Archer if he knows a math tutor. Archer becomes his tutor and decides to find Eli a boyfriend if Eli passes an exam. Eli does, and after a date with a supposedly hot guy Eli says he’s an awful kisser. Discussions ensue, and Archer and Eli kiss so Archer can get graded on his kissing. Sparkage. Two more dates and Archer is beside himself thinking about Eli being with anybody but himself. He examines his feelings and realizes that he’s not so straight. HEA. Caveat emptor re sex. This is part of a series, but I’ll stop with the first.
**abandoned Boss of Attraction by Kimberly Knight**
Crush on the straight, widowed boss. The dread word ‘chuckled’, and nope. Other books have chuckles and chuckled, but this one didn’t offset its use.
**abandoned Blue Harbor Billionaire by Declan Rhodes**
Billionaire gets a journal out of his dead uncle’s safety box per the instructions in his will. Afterwards he accidentally runs into and falls down with a baseball coach during a parade. Sparkage, and just nope.
**abandoned Dominated: His Rough Protector by Jamie Harlock**
Zee flies planes for drug runners. Carlos is on board with him when they go down in the Colombian jungle, and they have to wait in a safehouse until the boss can send men to rescue them. Nope. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned The Time-Out by Vinni George**
Parental intervention has a workaholic billionaire son on a plane, no laptop, no phone, to an island in Belize, all expenses paid. At the airport and again on the plane he runs into the same guy, who’s happy-go-lucky, willing to end up wherever fate takes him. Billionaire invites him to stay at his villa. There’s sparkage but nothing’s happened yet, and the getting-there and end isn’t worth the eyeblinks, as Richard puts it.
**abandoned Filthy and the Beast by R Cayden**
Sigh. Damian needs a place to stay and more income than he has. Enzo, the Beast of the title, is a former fighter, living in a mansion by himself, unhappy that he’s been sidelined. He gets injured and his trainer forces Damian on him to help him with meds and getting around since he’s wrecked his back. Damian’s bouncy and bubbly and they start being attracted to each other. There are cute dogs, too. If it was cute cats, maybe.
Wobble by Becca Seymour 7/28/24 7/29/24 Kindle
Sweet short story has Cory getting dangerous jellyfish stings. One of the EMTs is Eric, and after Cory gets to the hospital and is okay although babbling because of the pain meds, Eric comes to visit. There’s sparkage even though Cory’s out of it. Eric asks him on a date when he’s doing better, they go out on the date, and it’s implied that they’ll get a HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
The Harder We Fall by Rebecca Raine 7/29/24 7/29/24 Kindle
This is the story of Tristan, living a half-life of penance and guilt for ‘killing his sister’ – an accident where they both fell down stairs when he was 16 and she was 13. Claire died. His parents didn’t handle it well and he doesn’t feel that they can or do love him anymore. And just after her death, his mother even told him that.
It’s also the story of Sam, almost agoraphobic, painfully shy and living a different kind of half-life afraid of the outside world because of the way his agoraphobic mother raised him. They meet when the wife of a co-worker of Tristan’s tells him about Sam’s sleep app. Tristan has terrible nightmares and insomnia and is completely sleep deprived. Sam’s app, with Sam’s voice leading meditations, finally lets Tristan sleep. The wife sets them up to meet – one hour for them to discuss business and the sleep app. Things go from there in all good ways. I can’t tell you how much these two damaged souls spoke to me, along with some gorgeous writing:It’s been there from the start, like the magnetism of opposites. The restrained desperation of my melancholy drawn to the intense aliveness of his anxiety.
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He backs me up against the wall, his hips fitting themselves to mine even as his eyes spit fire and fury. “I never asked for your love.”
“You didn’t have to.” I wrap my fingers around his wrists, my body restless against his. This show of aggression should be a turn on for me but, apparently, it really is. I lick my lips and Tristan swears under his breath, his jaw clenching. “My heart is mine to give and I decide who to give it to.” The rush of blood through my veins is deafening and I’m lightheaded beneath the force of his glare. “I choose you, Tristan. I love you.”
There are matters of trust and healing in Tristan’s family, and a beautiful HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
Skeletons in the Closet by Nicky James 7/29/24 7/31/24 Kindle
Tal and Diem had a hookup 6 months previous to the start of this novel, where they meet up again. Diem is a PI, Tal works for the police in the records department. Diem has so many personal demons that Tal wonders if he can ever get through to him but tries repeatedly during the course of the novel. Diem is hired by a grieving widow to find the names of a dead man’s lovers. The case keeps escalating and eventually Tal is in danger. I appreciated the author’s slowly letting us see how Diem’s been damaged by his family. Tal is sunshine and brightness that Diem craves but doesn’t think he deserves. There’s a second book coming out in September. Caveat emptor re sex. Not even a HFN, but I have high hopes.
7karenmarie
393 books read
1 Masterpiece
51 Stunning
181 Excellent
48 Very Good
30 Good
9 Average
4 Bad
Best Fiction
Show Me Wonders by Riley Hart Review
The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith Review
Honeytrap by Aster Glenn Ray Review
The Boy in the Field by Margot Livesey Review
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Review
*runner up The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths Review
Best (only) Nonfiction
1066: The Year That Changed Everything by Professsor Jennifer Paxton Review
Lost Christianities by Bart D. Ehrman Review
Introduction to Judaism by Professor (Rabbi) Shai Cherry Review
Top five overall for the LT Top Five Books of 2023 List
Show Me Wonders by Riley Hart Review
The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith Review
Honeytrap by Aster Glenn Ray Review
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Review
Introduction to Judaism by Professor (Rabbi) Shai Cherry Review
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10karenmarie
Welcome!
11richardderus
New-labyrinth orisons, sweetiedarling!
15msf59
Happy New Thread, Karen. Sorry to hear about Inara. I know you were expecting it but that doesn't make it any easier. She is chasing mice in kitty heaven.
17PaulCranswick
Losing our fur-clad family is never easy, Karen. Hugs to you dear lady.
Congratulations on your new thread and on reading sooooo many books so far in 2024.
Congratulations on your new thread and on reading sooooo many books so far in 2024.
19Whisper1
I am so very sorry for your loss. Losing a beloved pet is never easy. They give so much, and expect so little in return. I'll be thinking of you as you Look for Inara in all the places she previously inhabited. Even though our beloved Shetland Sheepdog Lilly, died a year ago, when I found one of her previous leashes today, I admit to shedding some tears.
All good wishes as you celebrate the joy that a=was Inara.
All good wishes as you celebrate the joy that a=was Inara.
20karenmarie
Thank you Arlie, Kim, Susan, Mark, Jim, Paul, Peggy re my new thread.
>11 richardderus: Thank you, RD! A-labyrinthing I will go. *smooch*
>12 ArlieS: Thanks re Inara, Arlie.
>15 msf59: You’re so right, Mark – expected but not easy. I love it – chasing mice in kitty heaven.
>16 drneutron: Thank you re our darling Inara, Jim.
>17 PaulCranswick: Thank you for the hugs, Paul. We love our fur-clad family so much. Inara left with little fanfare but huge holes in our hearts. Zoe and Wash have been acting hinky for a week or more, and I hope they can settle into a new Inara-less routine soon. They were both on in my bedroom when I woke up this morning, Zoe less than a foot away from me and Wash on his new favorite place, a little cabinet we used to keep an aquarium on.
>18 LizzieD: I shall endeavor to make this a happy thread, my dear Peggy, and thank you for the hugs.
>19 Whisper1: Thank you, Linda. She was beloved, and you’re so right – they give so much and expect so little in return. I already realized the routine was different yesterday morning, but it was, of course, reinforced this morning. I know how much you loved Lilly. Finding one of her leashes had to be emotional, and I'm sorry the grief, never gone, of course, came back so abruptly.
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Visited the chiropractor, and picked up six prescriptions yesterday - four for me and two for Bill. Sheesh. Puttered in the Sunroom when I came home, talked with Jenna for about half an hour on her way to her Pharmacy Tech class. She applied for and got a job at a bakery, of all places, boxing bundt cakes and eventually ringing up the purchases. It's called Nothing Bundt Cakes, and I'd never heard of it. It's huge - over 500 locations in 40+ states and Canada. She's making what she considers a pittance, but which I would have given my eye teeth to earn until I got my first serious systems analyst/programmer job in 1981 at the age of 28, $11/hour. After training it goes up another $1/hour, and she'll have about 30 hours a week. She worked yesterday and is scheduled for today, and Thursday-Saturday.
The nice thing about Jenna having class and a job again is that she calls me going to or returning from one or the other most days.
Dinner and we watched MI5.
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Book sort this morning, brekkie/lunch at Virlie's. I will make a small grocery store run on the way home.
I made rather a mess of the Sunroom the other day looking for a notice I had received last week regarding a security breach re my medical records and need to un-mess it. I found the notice after digging through several piles. Bill got the same notice I did on Saturday, so we both set fraud alerts at the credit bureaus. We're considering setting credit freezes, which you have to do individually with each of the three. It doesn't affect your current credit profile, but requires a pin for new activity. Sigh.
>11 richardderus: Thank you, RD! A-labyrinthing I will go. *smooch*
>12 ArlieS: Thanks re Inara, Arlie.
>15 msf59: You’re so right, Mark – expected but not easy. I love it – chasing mice in kitty heaven.
>16 drneutron: Thank you re our darling Inara, Jim.
>17 PaulCranswick: Thank you for the hugs, Paul. We love our fur-clad family so much. Inara left with little fanfare but huge holes in our hearts. Zoe and Wash have been acting hinky for a week or more, and I hope they can settle into a new Inara-less routine soon. They were both on in my bedroom when I woke up this morning, Zoe less than a foot away from me and Wash on his new favorite place, a little cabinet we used to keep an aquarium on.
>18 LizzieD: I shall endeavor to make this a happy thread, my dear Peggy, and thank you for the hugs.
>19 Whisper1: Thank you, Linda. She was beloved, and you’re so right – they give so much and expect so little in return. I already realized the routine was different yesterday morning, but it was, of course, reinforced this morning. I know how much you loved Lilly. Finding one of her leashes had to be emotional, and I'm sorry the grief, never gone, of course, came back so abruptly.
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Visited the chiropractor, and picked up six prescriptions yesterday - four for me and two for Bill. Sheesh. Puttered in the Sunroom when I came home, talked with Jenna for about half an hour on her way to her Pharmacy Tech class. She applied for and got a job at a bakery, of all places, boxing bundt cakes and eventually ringing up the purchases. It's called Nothing Bundt Cakes, and I'd never heard of it. It's huge - over 500 locations in 40+ states and Canada. She's making what she considers a pittance, but which I would have given my eye teeth to earn until I got my first serious systems analyst/programmer job in 1981 at the age of 28, $11/hour. After training it goes up another $1/hour, and she'll have about 30 hours a week. She worked yesterday and is scheduled for today, and Thursday-Saturday.
The nice thing about Jenna having class and a job again is that she calls me going to or returning from one or the other most days.
Dinner and we watched MI5.
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Book sort this morning, brekkie/lunch at Virlie's. I will make a small grocery store run on the way home.
I made rather a mess of the Sunroom the other day looking for a notice I had received last week regarding a security breach re my medical records and need to un-mess it. I found the notice after digging through several piles. Bill got the same notice I did on Saturday, so we both set fraud alerts at the credit bureaus. We're considering setting credit freezes, which you have to do individually with each of the three. It doesn't affect your current credit profile, but requires a pin for new activity. Sigh.
21msf59
Morning, Karen. Woke up this AM to 78F. I used to hate these days, when I was working at the PO. Could get triple digits today. I am playing PB indoors- today and tomorrow. Sue will go food shopping and then we will start making a few dinners to take along on the trip. Lots of lists going.
22Ameise1
Happy new one, Karen. I'm so sorry for the loss of Inara. Thinking of you and yours.
We buried our last cat at Easter. The neighbour's cat now has three kittens. They have chosen our garden as their playground.
We buried our last cat at Easter. The neighbour's cat now has three kittens. They have chosen our garden as their playground.
23richardderus
>20 karenmarie: I hope you Virlie'd well, sweetiedarling. *smooch*
24atozgrl
Dang, I have not been keeping up with LT much for the last week, and I find that I've missed a LOT here on your thread. I haven't dropped by since the 21st, and you've got a new thread, as well as sad news.
First of all, happy new thread. Next, I am very sorry to hear about Inara. I know you were expecting it, but it's still a sad day. You'll miss her. I hope it doesn't take long for Zoe and Wash to adjust. Sending many, many (((((hugs))))).
I also seem to have missed something somewhere along the way. I didn't realize Jenna was not still working at the vet. I hope she likes her new job, as well as the Pharmacy Tech class. I've never heard of Nothing Bundt Cakes either; I'm going to look it up.
Sending many good wishes your way.
First of all, happy new thread. Next, I am very sorry to hear about Inara. I know you were expecting it, but it's still a sad day. You'll miss her. I hope it doesn't take long for Zoe and Wash to adjust. Sending many, many (((((hugs))))).
I also seem to have missed something somewhere along the way. I didn't realize Jenna was not still working at the vet. I hope she likes her new job, as well as the Pharmacy Tech class. I've never heard of Nothing Bundt Cakes either; I'm going to look it up.
Sending many good wishes your way.
27vancouverdeb
I'm so sorry to hear of the death of Inara. I know how much you hare loved her. My sister lost her elderly cat this past spring, Harriet, who had advanced kidney failure. It is so hard to loose a furbaby. Many hugs, Karen.
28msf59
Morning, Karen. Happy Wednesday. I stopped by Bree's after playing PB yesterday and visited with Jack for a bit. Last time before our trip. He was adorable, as usual. Bree is moving this weekend. Sadly, they will be a bit father away but it is a good move for them.
29karenmarie
>21 msf59: ‘Morning the next day, Mark! I’m glad you’re playing PB indoors. Yay for lists, food shopping and prep. It’s always exciting to plan for a fun trip.
>22 Ameise1: Hi Barbara, and thank you. Ah, sorry about your last kitty. I love kittens. It must be fun to watch them play.
>23 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. I Virlie’d with the best of them, details below. *smooch*
>24 atozgrl: Hi Irene. I completely understand not keeping up on LT. Most days I only manage my thread and the three I visit every day, although I am slowly visiting threads that I’m way behind on. Thanks re Inara. I miss her dreadfully. Thank you for the hugs.
Jenna left the vet because although she liked the 6 female vets, techs, assistants, and kennel staff, the office staff were, quite frankly, a shit show. Jenna’s taken care of her emotions and mental/physical well being for a long time – seeing a psychologist and getting prescriptions for anxiety and panic and depression in her mid-20s – and just wasn’t having it. She’s always left jobs that, as she describes, suck her soul from her body. I am prejudiced in her favor, but some of the things she’s told me! I always worked for manufacturing companies as an IT manager/systems analyst/programmer, and most of them were too large for there to be too much HR and/or office politics crap. My last job devolved into a shit show, but I was able to retire before I had a nervous breakdown.
She realizes that leaving jobs within a year of hiring makes her CV look spotty, but even though the manager at Nothing Bundt Cakes mentioned this lack of stability in recent years, Jenna plans on being there for at least a year and a half more. She plans on getting nationally certified as a Pharmacy Technician III in early 2025. Her girlfriend will get her doctorate in Physics from UNC Chapel Hill in 2 years or so, and then they may stay in NC or move to another state, depending on where girlfriend is offered a (hopefully tenured) teaching position at the university level. Jenna will take over paying for utilities and etc. now that she's got a paycheck coming in again, and they’re really happy with an intermediate plan that sounds level-headed.
>25 LovingLit: Hello Megan! Thanks re Inara, and glad I’m not the only one who chose the STAVE/STAKE option. I honestly thought of STAVE first…
>26 elorin: Hi Robyn! Thank you. I’m still reading MM romances. I am, however, surprising myself by how much I love Remarkably Bright Creatures. It’s for our September 8th discussion. I’m fitting in other things – some of them adulting and some of them house stuff – AROUND reading these days, rather than doing other things first then rewarding myself with reading second.
I rather like my reading/life balance these days. *smile*
>27 vancouverdeb: Hi Deborah, and thank you for the hugs and sympathy. I had a cat named Harriet, named after Harriet Vane in the Dorothy L. Sayers’ Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane quartet. Harriet is such a satisfying name for a cat, and I’m sorry for your sister’s loss. Inara had kidney ‘sand’ – very small, continuous kidney stones. She also had hyperthyroidism, which we started treating, but which attacked her so hard in her last months.
>28 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Wednesday to you. Yay for your Jack fix before your trip. He does have adorableness covered, doesn’t he? Ah, sorry Bree, Sean, and Jack will be moving further away, but ‘a bit’ makes it tolerable, I suppose.
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Yesterday was book sort and Virlie's. We were at Virlie's for an hour or so, and it was so much fun. Friend John will try to fix my old Kindle - the charging port doesn't let you charge any more. He did say that it might get damaged beyond repair, but honestly, I can't use it as is, so I said go ahead!
I scored at the book sort, with the following books:
The Book of General Ignorance by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson - has a fair amount of lightly-penciled underlining and notes, but I can easily erase them for my personal edification, although I would never offer to do it to put it into the sale to earn $4. My time is worth more than that for something that would only be 1 book out of ~18K items sold every 6 months.
Hercule Poirot's Casebook published by G.P. Putnam's Sons - no editor identified
Pandora's Jar by Natalie Haynes
The Assistant by Bernard Malamud - ratty old Signet 35¢ paperback with a lurid cover. We don't sell MM paperbacks any more, and it would have been taken to the thrift shop, where it most likely would have been put in the sell-books-by-the-pound dumpster.
American Journalism: 1690-1960 by Frank Luther Mott for friend Karen in Montana, who was a journalist her entire career
Plus, 25 Time-Life Science or Nature Library books that they would just have taken to the thrift shop. I have 17 on my shelves, will swap out duplicates based on condition and add as needed.
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Penultimate or last PT session, then a doctor's appointment with a PA for a strange little raised bump on my nose. It's only been there for ~10 days, starting off as a 'freckle' and only getting raised in the last 4 or so days. Taco Bell between.
Then, home to read and relax.
I wanted to bury Inara under my Dad's Tulip Tree, but the roots are too complex to dig there - me or anybody else. I then tried on a space near the little walkway to the barns, but forgot that there was a french drain under the soil/mulch and remembered the hard way. I've outlined a space to be dug outside of the Sunroom in case Bill gets our landscape guys out here today - they're going to finish the job they started in the spring by cleaning up the beds near the road. I like what they do, I like that they aren't horribly expensive, but I do not like that they sometimes sacrifice stuff for us for more lucrative paying jobs. *shrug*
>22 Ameise1: Hi Barbara, and thank you. Ah, sorry about your last kitty. I love kittens. It must be fun to watch them play.
>23 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. I Virlie’d with the best of them, details below. *smooch*
>24 atozgrl: Hi Irene. I completely understand not keeping up on LT. Most days I only manage my thread and the three I visit every day, although I am slowly visiting threads that I’m way behind on. Thanks re Inara. I miss her dreadfully. Thank you for the hugs.
Jenna left the vet because although she liked the 6 female vets, techs, assistants, and kennel staff, the office staff were, quite frankly, a shit show. Jenna’s taken care of her emotions and mental/physical well being for a long time – seeing a psychologist and getting prescriptions for anxiety and panic and depression in her mid-20s – and just wasn’t having it. She’s always left jobs that, as she describes, suck her soul from her body. I am prejudiced in her favor, but some of the things she’s told me! I always worked for manufacturing companies as an IT manager/systems analyst/programmer, and most of them were too large for there to be too much HR and/or office politics crap. My last job devolved into a shit show, but I was able to retire before I had a nervous breakdown.
She realizes that leaving jobs within a year of hiring makes her CV look spotty, but even though the manager at Nothing Bundt Cakes mentioned this lack of stability in recent years, Jenna plans on being there for at least a year and a half more. She plans on getting nationally certified as a Pharmacy Technician III in early 2025. Her girlfriend will get her doctorate in Physics from UNC Chapel Hill in 2 years or so, and then they may stay in NC or move to another state, depending on where girlfriend is offered a (hopefully tenured) teaching position at the university level. Jenna will take over paying for utilities and etc. now that she's got a paycheck coming in again, and they’re really happy with an intermediate plan that sounds level-headed.
>25 LovingLit: Hello Megan! Thanks re Inara, and glad I’m not the only one who chose the STAVE/STAKE option. I honestly thought of STAVE first…
>26 elorin: Hi Robyn! Thank you. I’m still reading MM romances. I am, however, surprising myself by how much I love Remarkably Bright Creatures. It’s for our September 8th discussion. I’m fitting in other things – some of them adulting and some of them house stuff – AROUND reading these days, rather than doing other things first then rewarding myself with reading second.
I rather like my reading/life balance these days. *smile*
>27 vancouverdeb: Hi Deborah, and thank you for the hugs and sympathy. I had a cat named Harriet, named after Harriet Vane in the Dorothy L. Sayers’ Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane quartet. Harriet is such a satisfying name for a cat, and I’m sorry for your sister’s loss. Inara had kidney ‘sand’ – very small, continuous kidney stones. She also had hyperthyroidism, which we started treating, but which attacked her so hard in her last months.
>28 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Wednesday to you. Yay for your Jack fix before your trip. He does have adorableness covered, doesn’t he? Ah, sorry Bree, Sean, and Jack will be moving further away, but ‘a bit’ makes it tolerable, I suppose.
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Yesterday was book sort and Virlie's. We were at Virlie's for an hour or so, and it was so much fun. Friend John will try to fix my old Kindle - the charging port doesn't let you charge any more. He did say that it might get damaged beyond repair, but honestly, I can't use it as is, so I said go ahead!
I scored at the book sort, with the following books:
The Book of General Ignorance by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson - has a fair amount of lightly-penciled underlining and notes, but I can easily erase them for my personal edification, although I would never offer to do it to put it into the sale to earn $4. My time is worth more than that for something that would only be 1 book out of ~18K items sold every 6 months.
Hercule Poirot's Casebook published by G.P. Putnam's Sons - no editor identified
Pandora's Jar by Natalie Haynes
The Assistant by Bernard Malamud - ratty old Signet 35¢ paperback with a lurid cover. We don't sell MM paperbacks any more, and it would have been taken to the thrift shop, where it most likely would have been put in the sell-books-by-the-pound dumpster.
American Journalism: 1690-1960 by Frank Luther Mott for friend Karen in Montana, who was a journalist her entire career
Plus, 25 Time-Life Science or Nature Library books that they would just have taken to the thrift shop. I have 17 on my shelves, will swap out duplicates based on condition and add as needed.
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Penultimate or last PT session, then a doctor's appointment with a PA for a strange little raised bump on my nose. It's only been there for ~10 days, starting off as a 'freckle' and only getting raised in the last 4 or so days. Taco Bell between.
Then, home to read and relax.
I wanted to bury Inara under my Dad's Tulip Tree, but the roots are too complex to dig there - me or anybody else. I then tried on a space near the little walkway to the barns, but forgot that there was a french drain under the soil/mulch and remembered the hard way. I've outlined a space to be dug outside of the Sunroom in case Bill gets our landscape guys out here today - they're going to finish the job they started in the spring by cleaning up the beds near the road. I like what they do, I like that they aren't horribly expensive, but I do not like that they sometimes sacrifice stuff for us for more lucrative paying jobs. *shrug*
30LizzieD
I wish that you will have a happy afternoon when you get in from your medical stuff. It is a chance for you to enjoy a taco though. Also hope that the landscape guys can dig that little hole for you.
I would certainly list The Assistant among my top 50 books. I probably have the mate of your 35¢ rescue.
I would certainly list The Assistant among my top 50 books. I probably have the mate of your 35¢ rescue.
31alcottacre
Checking in on the new thread, Karen. I am so sorry to hear about Inara. I wish there were more that I could say.
I hope you have a good day despite the circumstances.
I hope you have a good day despite the circumstances.
32richardderus
>29 karenmarie: Happy book-fondling finds indeed, Horrible! Not selling MM paperbacks? Horripilation! I guess it's time to bow to e-reading reality...they can, and should, be cheapest since they don't use trees to make them.
Have a lovely. My COVID recovery continues. Nasty disease.
Have a lovely. My COVID recovery continues. Nasty disease.
33johnsimpson
Hi Karen my dear, Happy New Thread and heartfelt condolences on your loss of the beloved Inara. I have no doubt that she has left a big hole in your hearts and she lived to a good age.
We had a lovely holiday in Madeira to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary and although we normally say that we don't want to come home at the end of our holidays, this time we really didn't want to come home. Felix was well looked after while we were away as Andy, Amy and Elliott came over and often stayed or Andy stayed over while Amy and Elliott went home to make sure their cat, Combie, was not neglected. Felix was quite happy to see us when we got back. I am so far behind threads and posting of my own as my time seems to disappear, i am hoping this will improve over the next couple of months.
Sending love and hugs to you, Bill, Jenna, Wash and Zoe from both of us my dear friend.
We had a lovely holiday in Madeira to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anniversary and although we normally say that we don't want to come home at the end of our holidays, this time we really didn't want to come home. Felix was well looked after while we were away as Andy, Amy and Elliott came over and often stayed or Andy stayed over while Amy and Elliott went home to make sure their cat, Combie, was not neglected. Felix was quite happy to see us when we got back. I am so far behind threads and posting of my own as my time seems to disappear, i am hoping this will improve over the next couple of months.
Sending love and hugs to you, Bill, Jenna, Wash and Zoe from both of us my dear friend.
34quondame
>29 karenmarie: I absolutely recommend leaving a job before it leads to a nervous breakdown. Way before.
35Berly
Hope this new job works out well for Jenna and I hope that you find a good spot for little Inara. Good luck with the nose bump. And happy reading!
36msf59
Morning, Karen. Sweet Thursday. Sue busted butt cooking up a few meals for the trip. This makes it so much easier- we just have to heat up our dinners, with little fuss in the evenings. Of course, we will have to do some additional food shopping along the way. Final packing today but we have done the majority of it. Have a grand day.
37karenmarie
>30 LizzieD: Hi Peggy, and thank you. I didn’t stop at Taco Bell. I decided to mail one of the three boxes of Preacher Cheat Sheets – aka The Pulpit Commentary, the 1985 edition.
Interesting about having the mate to my rescue, also interesting that it’s one of your top 50 books.
>31 alcottacre: Hello Stasia, and thank you. Expressing sympathy is all anyone can do, isn’t it? I appreciate it. I hope your Wednesday was good.
>32 richardderus: Tuesday’s book fondling was fun, busy, and personally gratifying in the books I was able to bring home.
We do not sell MM paperbacks for two reasons – they took an inordinate amount of space in our smallish book sort room at the Library, and the revenue from them compared to trade paper and hardcovers, plus AV and childrens books was negligible.
I’m really sorry about your new bout of COVID. Nasty disease indeed.
>33 johnsimpson: Hi John! Thank you re my new thread and Inara. I’m so happy your Madeira holiday was lovely, glad that Andy, Amy, and Elliott took good care of Felix. Sending love and hugs to you, Karen, and Felix.
>34 quondame: Hi Susan. The US seems to still have a culture of staying at a job to make your CV look good. From that standpoint Jenna’s doesn’t look good recently, but Covid and the ‘younger generations’ have started to change the mindset. I’m all for it, too – don’t stay at a job that you hate. And, since few, if any, companies offer pensions any more, there’s no reason to stay at a company for a long time unless it is satisfying – the work, the benefits, the people.
>35 Berly: Hi Kim, and thank you.
>36 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and sweet Thursday to you, too. Your trip prep will allow you to enjoy it so much more than scrambling for food and meals during. You and Sue make a great trip-planning team for sure. Hmmm. Grand. I’ll work towards making today a grand one.
The bird report: A male Goldfinch on the nyjer seed feeder, Cardinals galore, finches galore, a Carolina Chickadee. No hummingbirds this morning so far.
We had a small herd of deer visit last night. I was in the kitchen and looked out through the Sunroom door. There was a gorgeous doe about 5 feet from my bird bath, and I saw a total of 6 large and healthy looking does. I've seen a buck with a few does several times this summer, too.
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Yesterday's PT was my penultimate one - I have one in two weeks which will be the last one. Amazing that I'm able to say that. He gave me my post-PT home exercise plan - daily, weekly, and starting in October hip abductions, hamstring curls, and single leg balance weekly. He also returned the board books I had loaned to him for his son.
The PA visit led to a referral to the UNC system's dermatology group, the closest one being 22 miles and 30 minutes away. They should call to set up an appointment today or tomorrow. I expected this, and wanted to 'go through channels' to get the right referral.
I made InstaPot rice pudding. This is the second time I've made it and it's as good as the first time. I used arborio rice, which holds up well to the pressure cooking. Cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla, rasins, water/salt. Yum.
We're down to the last two episodes of MI5 tonight, then I want to watch Line of Duty, as recommended by Laura (?).
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I have no reason to leave the house today, which makes me happy. Reading and puttering, and I'll make Air Fryer bone in/skin on chicken thighs and baked potatoes for dinner tonight.
Interesting about having the mate to my rescue, also interesting that it’s one of your top 50 books.
>31 alcottacre: Hello Stasia, and thank you. Expressing sympathy is all anyone can do, isn’t it? I appreciate it. I hope your Wednesday was good.
>32 richardderus: Tuesday’s book fondling was fun, busy, and personally gratifying in the books I was able to bring home.
We do not sell MM paperbacks for two reasons – they took an inordinate amount of space in our smallish book sort room at the Library, and the revenue from them compared to trade paper and hardcovers, plus AV and childrens books was negligible.
I’m really sorry about your new bout of COVID. Nasty disease indeed.
>33 johnsimpson: Hi John! Thank you re my new thread and Inara. I’m so happy your Madeira holiday was lovely, glad that Andy, Amy, and Elliott took good care of Felix. Sending love and hugs to you, Karen, and Felix.
>34 quondame: Hi Susan. The US seems to still have a culture of staying at a job to make your CV look good. From that standpoint Jenna’s doesn’t look good recently, but Covid and the ‘younger generations’ have started to change the mindset. I’m all for it, too – don’t stay at a job that you hate. And, since few, if any, companies offer pensions any more, there’s no reason to stay at a company for a long time unless it is satisfying – the work, the benefits, the people.
>35 Berly: Hi Kim, and thank you.
>36 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and sweet Thursday to you, too. Your trip prep will allow you to enjoy it so much more than scrambling for food and meals during. You and Sue make a great trip-planning team for sure. Hmmm. Grand. I’ll work towards making today a grand one.
The bird report: A male Goldfinch on the nyjer seed feeder, Cardinals galore, finches galore, a Carolina Chickadee. No hummingbirds this morning so far.
We had a small herd of deer visit last night. I was in the kitchen and looked out through the Sunroom door. There was a gorgeous doe about 5 feet from my bird bath, and I saw a total of 6 large and healthy looking does. I've seen a buck with a few does several times this summer, too.
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Yesterday's PT was my penultimate one - I have one in two weeks which will be the last one. Amazing that I'm able to say that. He gave me my post-PT home exercise plan - daily, weekly, and starting in October hip abductions, hamstring curls, and single leg balance weekly. He also returned the board books I had loaned to him for his son.
The PA visit led to a referral to the UNC system's dermatology group, the closest one being 22 miles and 30 minutes away. They should call to set up an appointment today or tomorrow. I expected this, and wanted to 'go through channels' to get the right referral.
I made InstaPot rice pudding. This is the second time I've made it and it's as good as the first time. I used arborio rice, which holds up well to the pressure cooking. Cream, whole milk, sugar, vanilla, rasins, water/salt. Yum.
We're down to the last two episodes of MI5 tonight, then I want to watch Line of Duty, as recommended by Laura (?).
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I have no reason to leave the house today, which makes me happy. Reading and puttering, and I'll make Air Fryer bone in/skin on chicken thighs and baked potatoes for dinner tonight.
38richardderus
>37 karenmarie: Ricey puds! Lovely coincidence, I had it for lunchtime dessert. Yay for the tremendous knee progress, and the proper referral to dermatology. That extra effort should pay off in not having to duplicate the work to get to the best person for the issue.
*smooch*
*smooch*
39The_Hibernator
Congratulations on your penultimate PT! It was a long haul!
40atozgrl
>29 karenmarie: Hi, Karen! Thanks for explaining about Jenna's job. I don't blame her for leaving if things with the office staff were so bad. What a shame. But I think she's wise, and I agree with you that it's best for her to put her own mental health first. I hope she really enjoys her new job, and that she likes the Pharmacy Tech courses. I'm glad to hear that she and her girlfriend have worked out such a good arrangement. It sounds like they're planning well. I hope they won't wind up moving too far from you.
By the way, count me as a third on the STAVE/STAKE Wordle. I thought of both words, and it was a toss-up which to choose. I guessed right.
>37 karenmarie: Congratulations on the PT, and I'm glad you are getting an appointment with the dermatologist. I get checked at my dermatologist every 6 months, but I'm lucky that she's less than 10 minutes away.
By the way, count me as a third on the STAVE/STAKE Wordle. I thought of both words, and it was a toss-up which to choose. I guessed right.
>37 karenmarie: Congratulations on the PT, and I'm glad you are getting an appointment with the dermatologist. I get checked at my dermatologist every 6 months, but I'm lucky that she's less than 10 minutes away.
41LizzieD
A quick good night! Count me among the happy that PT is coming to an end. I know you'll keep up with your continuing needs, but I grin to think of your having that PT time at your disposal At Home!
42lauralkeet
Congratulations on "graduating" from PT, Karen. I did PT earlier this year for a rotator cuff injury and was really satisfied with the results I was able to achieve. It only took 6 weeks though -- I'm impressed with your stick-to-itiveness. I know it will pay off for you.
Interesting to read about Jenna's job and her long-range plans. There are many many paths through adulthood and she's doing a great job forging the right path for her.
Interesting to read about Jenna's job and her long-range plans. There are many many paths through adulthood and she's doing a great job forging the right path for her.
43msf59
Morning, Karen. Happy Friday. Congrats on the PT. Fine work. Like hearing about the deer sightings too. We shove off in about 2 hours. Obviously I won't be around much in the next 2 weeks, but I plan on updating my own thread from time to time. See ya when I get back.
44SilverWolf28
Happy New Thread!
45SilverWolf28
Here's the Labor Day readathon: https://www.librarything.com/topic/363002
46karenmarie
>38 richardderus: ‘Morning, RDear! Ricey puds serendipity. Love it. Thanks re my knee and the proper referral. I don’t think I’ve mentioned recently that my Blue Medicare Advantage℠ plan is quite wonderful. I have access to the UNC and Duke networks among other benefits. The biggest ones are $0 premium AND a $120/quarter OTC medication spending card, dental and vision allowances, and hearing aid benefit. *smooch*
>39 The_Hibernator: Hi Rachel, and thank you. Getting there for sure.
>40 atozgrl: Hello Irene. Thanks re Jenna – at this point I’m just glad that Jenna’s girlfriend wants to find a university-level teaching post in the US as opposed to Korea or another country. Wordle Triplets! I have never had a regular dermatologist. I’m hoping they call today.
>41 LizzieD: ‘Morning, Peggy! I’m glad PT’s ending, too. I actually thought about the time I wouldn’t have to spend going to, being at, and returning from PT. At first it was 3x a week. I have a $10 copay per visit, which in my opinion is great. Max mentioned that I’ll end up owing him ~$400.
>42 lauralkeet: Hello, Laura. I am nothing if not stubborn, and going to PT and doing enough at home to gain and keep mobility makes me feel good. I’m glad your PT was only 6 weeks. It’s been 17 weeks since my surgery. Thanks re Jenna. Her path is different than mine, which I admit took a bit of getting used to, but I’m very proud of her. I only have the one child, but it’s definitely true that you’re only as happy as your unhappiest child. There were times…
>43 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark! Happy Friday! Yay for the start of your trip. I’ll keep your thread warm. Thanks re PT, and the deer are always a joy to see. Safe travels and may you have many lifer and FOY bird sightings.
I've got a male Goldfinch on the nyjer seed feeder and a female Cardinal on the sunflower seed feeder. A male hummingbird visited a while ago.
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Ah, no place to go yesterday was a relief. I worked on the Sunroom and read and did some adulting.
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One of the landscape guys came over and dug Inara's grave. We placed her in it, he covered her and put the mulch back down and - this is weird but we're weird - we put half of an old aquarium castle down on the grave. The other half is over Magic's grave under Dad's Tulip Tree near out back porch. Magic died in 2012. The black metalwork is a lion - one of my MiL's was a Leo and my FiL got it for her. We brought it here after she passed away in 2014.
Other than Inara's burial, I've got an 11:30 appointment with the owner of a print shop in town to finalize the bookmark details. They're donating bookmarks for the Fall Book Sale with the Spring 2025 Dates. We're adding our 'Join FoCCL' QR code and giving them permission to put something like "Donated by Pittsboro Printing Plus" or whatever she wants at the bottom. If there's room, we'll also put the "Donate to FoCCL' QR code on them.
Just got a message from my PCP to get the new Covid booster once it's at my local pharmacy - they should have it this week. And he confirmed that I should get my flu shot in October, not before then.
>39 The_Hibernator: Hi Rachel, and thank you. Getting there for sure.
>40 atozgrl: Hello Irene. Thanks re Jenna – at this point I’m just glad that Jenna’s girlfriend wants to find a university-level teaching post in the US as opposed to Korea or another country. Wordle Triplets! I have never had a regular dermatologist. I’m hoping they call today.
>41 LizzieD: ‘Morning, Peggy! I’m glad PT’s ending, too. I actually thought about the time I wouldn’t have to spend going to, being at, and returning from PT. At first it was 3x a week. I have a $10 copay per visit, which in my opinion is great. Max mentioned that I’ll end up owing him ~$400.
>42 lauralkeet: Hello, Laura. I am nothing if not stubborn, and going to PT and doing enough at home to gain and keep mobility makes me feel good. I’m glad your PT was only 6 weeks. It’s been 17 weeks since my surgery. Thanks re Jenna. Her path is different than mine, which I admit took a bit of getting used to, but I’m very proud of her. I only have the one child, but it’s definitely true that you’re only as happy as your unhappiest child. There were times…
>43 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark! Happy Friday! Yay for the start of your trip. I’ll keep your thread warm. Thanks re PT, and the deer are always a joy to see. Safe travels and may you have many lifer and FOY bird sightings.
I've got a male Goldfinch on the nyjer seed feeder and a female Cardinal on the sunflower seed feeder. A male hummingbird visited a while ago.
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Ah, no place to go yesterday was a relief. I worked on the Sunroom and read and did some adulting.
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One of the landscape guys came over and dug Inara's grave. We placed her in it, he covered her and put the mulch back down and - this is weird but we're weird - we put half of an old aquarium castle down on the grave. The other half is over Magic's grave under Dad's Tulip Tree near out back porch. Magic died in 2012. The black metalwork is a lion - one of my MiL's was a Leo and my FiL got it for her. We brought it here after she passed away in 2014.
Other than Inara's burial, I've got an 11:30 appointment with the owner of a print shop in town to finalize the bookmark details. They're donating bookmarks for the Fall Book Sale with the Spring 2025 Dates. We're adding our 'Join FoCCL' QR code and giving them permission to put something like "Donated by Pittsboro Printing Plus" or whatever she wants at the bottom. If there's room, we'll also put the "Donate to FoCCL' QR code on them.
Just got a message from my PCP to get the new Covid booster once it's at my local pharmacy - they should have it this week. And he confirmed that I should get my flu shot in October, not before then.
47richardderus
>46 karenmarie: I'm glad Inara's forever home is prepared for her. Her name is a blessing.
Have a happy weekend with all this good activity behind you, sweetiedarling.
Have a happy weekend with all this good activity behind you, sweetiedarling.
48ffortsa
Ah, PT almost over. Mine is being cut to once a week, which I hope will be enough. In the meantime, I'm having some trouble with one side of my jaw hinge, possibly from the increased activity of singing. I really don't want to go to a TMJ specialist again (!), and I am missing a tooth in the back on that side, so maybe it will be a quick solution. I certainly hope so.
50karenmarie
>47 richardderus: Thank you, RDear. It's comforting to be able to look out the Sunroom windows and see her forever home, as you put it.
>48 ffortsa: Hi Judy. TMJ stuff is awful and I hope your jaw hinge settles down. Yay for PT being cut down to once a week. Medical stuff is no fun for sure.
I watched The Try Guys try acupuncture, and it makes me want to find someone good out here and see if it can benefit me.
>49 Jackie_K: Hi Jackie, and thank you. I appreciate the sentiments.
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Got the Print Shop squared away on the bookmark details, dropped off 3 unopened boxes of Cosequin at the vet. They have rescue kitties that can use it. Went to the Library and found two books:
Time to Dance, a Time to Die The Extraordinary Story of the Dancing Plague Of 1518
The Last Word - huge score, published this year, 4th in the Harbinder Kaur series by Elly Griffiths - this one was published in London by Quercus
I started working on the Life Science and Life Nature Library books yesterday afternoon. Talked with Jenna, talked with friend Karen in Montana.
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Arsenal is playing Brighton as i type this, but we are recording it, as neither of us wanted to get up to an alarm. I naturally woke up at 6:30 after about 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Bill's still asleep. We'll watch it later this morning. I reminded Bill to either turn off Arsenal/Premier League notifications or not look at them. I don't get any so don't have to worry.
Other than that, more work on the Life Science and Life Nature Library books, more reading, and etc.
>48 ffortsa: Hi Judy. TMJ stuff is awful and I hope your jaw hinge settles down. Yay for PT being cut down to once a week. Medical stuff is no fun for sure.
I watched The Try Guys try acupuncture, and it makes me want to find someone good out here and see if it can benefit me.
>49 Jackie_K: Hi Jackie, and thank you. I appreciate the sentiments.
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Got the Print Shop squared away on the bookmark details, dropped off 3 unopened boxes of Cosequin at the vet. They have rescue kitties that can use it. Went to the Library and found two books:
Time to Dance, a Time to Die The Extraordinary Story of the Dancing Plague Of 1518
The Last Word - huge score, published this year, 4th in the Harbinder Kaur series by Elly Griffiths - this one was published in London by Quercus
I started working on the Life Science and Life Nature Library books yesterday afternoon. Talked with Jenna, talked with friend Karen in Montana.
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Arsenal is playing Brighton as i type this, but we are recording it, as neither of us wanted to get up to an alarm. I naturally woke up at 6:30 after about 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Bill's still asleep. We'll watch it later this morning. I reminded Bill to either turn off Arsenal/Premier League notifications or not look at them. I don't get any so don't have to worry.
Other than that, more work on the Life Science and Life Nature Library books, more reading, and etc.
51richardderus
>50 karenmarie: You got super-lucky! Glad you're going to be able to watch Arsenal conveniently so as to gloat over their inevitable victory. *smooch*
52karenmarie
Alas, Arsenal and Brighton played to a draw, 1-1, which means they only got 1 point instead of 3. Declan Rice got 2 yellow cards = 1 red card at minute 49 or 50, so they played with only 10 men for the last 41 + 6 minutes stoppage time. Sigh.
*smooch*
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53karenmarie
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I finished getting the Life Science Library and Life Nature Library books cataloged properly. Bill and I watched the replay of the Ipswich Town Fulham game, which also ended up 1-1.
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I'll put the Life books back up on shelf L61 today and find homes for The Displaced, and I'll also work on my monthly stats, read, and etc.
Zoe and Wash are still not into a new normal yet after Inara's passing. They were always wary of one another but never fought and would occasionally sleep within a foot of one another.
They are not eating wet food at all and Wash is hanging out in weird places - on top of the silver chest in the dining room and on a (now not clean) micro fleece sheet in the utility room. They were both on the bed with me this morning, though, which is always a plus.
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I'll put the Life books back up on shelf L61 today and find homes for The Displaced, and I'll also work on my monthly stats, read, and etc.
Zoe and Wash are still not into a new normal yet after Inara's passing. They were always wary of one another but never fought and would occasionally sleep within a foot of one another.
They are not eating wet food at all and Wash is hanging out in weird places - on top of the silver chest in the dining room and on a (now not clean) micro fleece sheet in the utility room. They were both on the bed with me this morning, though, which is always a plus.
54richardderus
>53 karenmarie: Everything changes when a household is down a member. It will all shake out, keep your eyes on the new day dawning. *smooch*
55karenmarie
YTD Statistics through August
279 books read
2 of them on my shelves before 1/1/24 and not rereads
86 books abandoned, 10094 pages abandoned, 1 audiobook, .45 hours abandoned
73.75 audiobook hours
Avg pages read per day, YTD = 317
Avg pages read per book, YTD = 277
Book of the Month: Inferno by Scarlet Blackwell
Books by Month
January - 46 e-books, 1 audio book, 1 Graphic Novel, and 9 books abandoned for 1711 pages
February - 37 e-books and 8 books abandoned for 1058 pages
March - 38 e-books, 1 audio book, and 7 books abandoned for 899 pages
April - 31 e-books, 1 hard cover, and 11 books abandoned for 1338 pages
May - 21 e-books, and 13 books abandoned for 1153 pages
June - 33 e-books, and 9 books abandoned for 1188 pages
July - 29 e-books, 2 audiobooks, and 15 books abandoned for 1703 pages
August - 38 e-books, and 14 books abandoned for 1564 pages
Author
Male 9%
Female 78%
Undeclared * 10%
Non-Binary 3%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Living 100%
Dead 0%
US Born 44%
Foreign Born 22%
Undeclared * 35%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Platform
Hardcover 1%
Trade Pback 0%
Mass Market 0%
Audiobook 2%
e-Book 96%
Audible audio book 1%
Source
My Library 8%
Library 1%
Kindle Unlimited 91%
Borrowed 0%
Culled 1%
Misc
ARC/ER 0%
Re-read 0%
Series 75%
Fiction 99%
NonFiction 1%
Author Birth Country
Australia 8%
Canada 6%
Cuba 1%
England 1%
Grenada 1%
Ireland 1%
New Zealand 1%
Norway 1%
Portugal 1%
Sweden 1%
UK 3%
Undeclared * 33%
US 42%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Original Decade Published
1980-1989 1%
2000-2009 3%
2010-2019 30%
2020-2029 66%
Genre
Biography 1%
Childrens 1%
Contemporary Fiction 94%
Crime Fiction 1%
Graphic Novel 1%
Informational Nonfiction 1%
Memoir 1%
Acquisition/Source
Kindle Unlimited 258
Library 1
My shelves - acquired 2014 1
My shelves - acquired 2019 1
My shelves - acquired 2024 14
culled after reading 4
Average Rating
1.5 - Very Bad 0
2.0 - Bad 2
2.5 - Average 10
3.0 - Good 36
3.5 - Very Good 43
4.0 - Excellent 135
4.5 - Outstanding 52
5 - Masterpiece 1
Average Rating 3.82
Books acquired YTD 228
Books culled YTD 178
279 books read
2 of them on my shelves before 1/1/24 and not rereads
86 books abandoned, 10094 pages abandoned, 1 audiobook, .45 hours abandoned
73.75 audiobook hours
Avg pages read per day, YTD = 317
Avg pages read per book, YTD = 277
Book of the Month: Inferno by Scarlet Blackwell
Books by Month
January - 46 e-books, 1 audio book, 1 Graphic Novel, and 9 books abandoned for 1711 pages
February - 37 e-books and 8 books abandoned for 1058 pages
March - 38 e-books, 1 audio book, and 7 books abandoned for 899 pages
April - 31 e-books, 1 hard cover, and 11 books abandoned for 1338 pages
May - 21 e-books, and 13 books abandoned for 1153 pages
June - 33 e-books, and 9 books abandoned for 1188 pages
July - 29 e-books, 2 audiobooks, and 15 books abandoned for 1703 pages
August - 38 e-books, and 14 books abandoned for 1564 pages
Author
Male 9%
Female 78%
Undeclared * 10%
Non-Binary 3%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Living 100%
Dead 0%
US Born 44%
Foreign Born 22%
Undeclared * 35%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Platform
Hardcover 1%
Trade Pback 0%
Mass Market 0%
Audiobook 2%
e-Book 96%
Audible audio book 1%
Source
My Library 8%
Library 1%
Kindle Unlimited 91%
Borrowed 0%
Culled 1%
Misc
ARC/ER 0%
Re-read 0%
Series 75%
Fiction 99%
NonFiction 1%
Author Birth Country
Australia 8%
Canada 6%
Cuba 1%
England 1%
Grenada 1%
Ireland 1%
New Zealand 1%
Norway 1%
Portugal 1%
Sweden 1%
UK 3%
Undeclared * 33%
US 42%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Original Decade Published
1980-1989 1%
2000-2009 3%
2010-2019 30%
2020-2029 66%
Genre
Biography 1%
Childrens 1%
Contemporary Fiction 94%
Crime Fiction 1%
Graphic Novel 1%
Informational Nonfiction 1%
Memoir 1%
Acquisition/Source
Kindle Unlimited 258
Library 1
My shelves - acquired 2014 1
My shelves - acquired 2019 1
My shelves - acquired 2024 14
culled after reading 4
Average Rating
1.5 - Very Bad 0
2.0 - Bad 2
2.5 - Average 10
3.0 - Good 36
3.5 - Very Good 43
4.0 - Excellent 135
4.5 - Outstanding 52
5 - Masterpiece 1
Average Rating 3.82
Books acquired YTD 228
Books culled YTD 178
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August Lightning Round
Any in bold are NOT MM romances, few and far between as they are.
It also occurs to me that quite a few of the smut books have warnings about triggers that I don’t mention here. Caveat emptor re triggers if you want to dip your toes in.
**abandoned The Hitman Vs Cade: Complete by Maddox Auheim**
**abandoned Chokehold by Leigh Rivers**
Broken by Nicola Haken 7/31/24 8/2/24 Kindle
The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home by Dan Ariely read by Simon Jones 7/27/24 8/2/24 audio book
Brutal Souls by Quell T. Fox 8/2/24 8/4/24 Kindle
Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg 8/4/24 8/4/24 hardcover
Ginger Snapping All The Way by Gabbi Grey 8/4/24 8/4/24 Kindle
Marrying Mr. Majestic by Lucy Lennox 8/4/24 8/5/24
**abandoned Three Ties to Bind by Michelle Dare**
**abandoned Time for Love by Laura N. Andrews**
**abandoned First Comes Marriage by Shira Anthony**
**abandoned Forever You: Trade Me by Laura N. Andrews**
**abandoned The Cowboy and the Barista by SC Wynne**
**abandoned All The Broken Pieces by Rebecca Raine**
The Sweetheart Quest by Jacy Braegan 8/7/24 8/8/24 Kindle
Deadly Little Sparrow by K.M. Neuhold 8/8/24 8/8/24 Kindle
Ace in the Hole by Ava Drake 8/5/24 8/09/24 Audible audio book narrated by John Solo
Protecting the Nerd by Nora Phoenix 8/9/24 8/9/24 Kindle
**abandoned Too Close to the Flame by Ryan Taylor **
One More Night by Charlie Novak 8/11/24 8/11/24 Kindle
Diamonds in the Rough by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 8/11/24 8/12/24 Kindle
Seven-Card Stud by Ava Drake 8/10/24 8/13/24 6.5 hours Audible audio book narrated by John Solo
First Rodeo by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 8/12/24 8/13/24 Kindle
**abandoned The Billionaire: The Portland Protectors by Emerson Beckett and Rheland Richmond**
Silver Buckle Linings by BA Tortuga 8/14/24 8/15/24 Kindle
**abandoned The Silencer by Cora Rose**
Snow on the Roof by Sean Ashcroft 8/16/24 8/17/24 Kindle
Make Me Burn by Avril Ashton 8/17/24 8/17/24 Kindle
Make Me Blaze by Avril Ashton 8/17/24 8/17/24 Kindle
The Substitute by Sean Ashcroft 8/17/24 8/17/24 Kindle
Christmas Bubble by Ana Ashley 8/17/14 8/17/24 Kindle
Under His Name by MA Grant 8/17/24 8/18/24 179 Kindle
Under the Radar by Linden Bell 8/18/24 8/18/24 Kindle
The Law of Seduction by MM Phoenix 8/18/24 8/19/24 Kindle
High Balls by Tara Lain 8/19/24 8/19/24 8/20/24 Kindle
Snow Balls by Tara Lain 8/20/24 8/20/24 Kindle
All In by Ava Drake 8/14/24 6 hours Audible audio book narrated by John Solo
Partnership by Valerie Vaughn 8/20/24 8/22/24 Kindle
Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts by Charlie Cochet 8/22/24 8/22/24 Kindle
**abandoned Employing Patience by Saxon James**
A Very Gay Dare by MM Phoenix 8/23/24 8/23/24 Kindle
Just for Tonight by MM Phoenix 8/23/24 8/23/24 Kindle
Modern Warfare by Valerie Vaughn 8/23/24 8/24/24 Kindle
Pretty Policeman by Fifer Rose 8/22/24 8/25/24 Kindle
Fauxmance in the Falls by JE Birk 8/25/24 8/26/24 Kindle
Sub Mission by TS McKinney 8/26/24 8/27/24 Kindle
Noah by Cara Dee 8/28/24 8/29/24 Kindle
Hot Conduit by Katherine McIntyre 8/29/24 8/29/24 Kindle
We Have Til Dawn by Cara Dee 8/9/24 8/30/24 Kindle
**abandoned Forbidden in the Falls by JE Birk**
**abandoned His Forged Savior by Leo Rivers**
Inferno by Scarlet Blackwell 8/30/24 8/31/24 Kindle
Any in bold are NOT MM romances, few and far between as they are.
It also occurs to me that quite a few of the smut books have warnings about triggers that I don’t mention here. Caveat emptor re triggers if you want to dip your toes in.
**abandoned The Hitman Vs Cade: Complete by Maddox Auheim**
Great premise, hitman needs a place to hide for several days, sees an add to dog sit for a cop. All of a sudden they’re on the run, but I just didn’t get it.
**abandoned Chokehold by Leigh Rivers**
I actually liked this quite a bit – stepbrothers who start a complicated and secret relationship, but by page 281, only 64% complete, I just didn’t care enough to continue. Cole’s mother is married to Blaise’s father and Blaise’s father punishes Cole and belittles him, with his mother not standing up for him. So many issues. Blaise also has issues…
Broken by Nicola Haken 7/31/24 8/2/24 Kindle
Theodore and James have a hookup at a gay club and are both shocked that Theodore has just been hired at the publishing James has taken over after his father’s recent death. They start a secret and serious relationship. James has a mental disease, bipolar disorder, and as Theodore starts falling in love with James, James starts falling apart because he stops taking his meds. There’s quite a bit to parse here, with family relationships and hospital stays, but they come out of it with their HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home by Dan Ariely read by Simon Jones 7/27/24 8/2/24 audio book
I thoroughly enjoyed and learned from this part-memoir and part sociological study and the devising of experiments to yield results that explain specific human behaviors. Ariely was burned over 70% of his body from a magnesium explosion in a lab and spent 3 years in a hospital, with ongoing physical issues that he discusses freely in correlation with the human behaviors he’s interested in. As an example, the first behavior is how people respond to the promise of a bonus. Small bonus, medium bonus, ridiculously high bonus. The experiment devised and reported on, is fascinating, as are all the other experiments and resulting discussion.
Brutal Souls by Quell T. Fox 8/2/24 8/4/24 Kindle
Not for the squeamish, this is the story of a mafia enforcer, Justin, and a Russian Mafia scion hired to kill Justin and his twin brother. Sevastian is fascinated with Justin and keeps kidnapping him to - don’t read if you’re squeamish -carve his initials, one at a time during each kidnapping . Sevastian is getting pressure to kill the twins, he is also a killer known as the Piano Man who is taking out mafia leaders in the US. The story is told in alternating POV chapters, although there are perhaps 3 Justin chapters to each Sevastian chapter. Both characters develop, both characters have levels of honesty that help them realize what they feel for each other, and there’s a surprisingly domestic HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg 8/4/24 8/4/24 hardcover
I found a copy of this book in the Friends donation room and brought it home. I expected it to be stunning and marvelous and brilliant, but at 28 pages it was minimalist and the illustrations were sepia-toned. It was good, in that it let me see how the movie expanded on the book. In this case, the movie with Robin Williams is so much better.
Ginger Snapping All The Way by Gabbi Grey 8/4/24 8/4/24 Kindle
Ravi needs a place to stay when his flight is cancelled, his sister’s girlfriend asks her friend Maddox to take him in. He does, there’s sparkage and we learn their backstories. I enjoyed it more than the 3 stars might indicate. Caveat emptor re sex.
Marrying Mr. Majestic by Lucy Lennox 8/4/24 8/5/24
Drunken Las Vegas marriage has billionaire Silas scrambling to annul the marriage in Waylon’s home state of Wyoming, but Waylon is mayor of the town and doesn’t want people to think him flighty. Well he is, kinda, but they decide to pretend to be in love and eventually quietly divorce. Feelings, sparkage, sex. I liked it because Silas really takes care of Waylon, who’s drowning in family, ranch, and mayoral obligations. Silas is a caregiver. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned Three Ties to Bind by Michelle Dare**
Oh my. Shallow, too many shortcuts, choppy writing. CEO has a PA and a head of security. Head of security is in love with CEO, PA has a crush on CEO, PA and head of security meet in a private room at a club but head of security doesn’t know it’s the PA … caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned Time for Love by Laura N. Andrews**
Just didn’t sit right, wasn’t in the right mood.
**abandoned First Comes Marriage by Shira Anthony**
Billionaire needs a husband to keep control of his father’s company, offers to marry a gay man even though he’s straight. Gay man accepts, because $1 million for a year sounds like a good idea. Straight man turns out to be gay, gay man is upset… blah blah. Just no.
**abandoned Forever You: Trade Me by Laura N. Andrews**
Just didn’t sit right, wasn’t in the right mood. Stopped at 44 pages.
**abandoned The Cowboy and the Barista by SC Wynne**
Just didn’t sit right, wasn’t in the right mood. Stopped at 41 pages. Too predictable, too, although I love opposites attract tropes.
**abandoned All The Broken Pieces by Rebecca Raine**
Just didn’t sit right, wasn’t in the right mood. Stopped at 46 pages.
The Sweetheart Quest by Jacy Braegan 8/7/24 8/8/24 Kindle
Rhodes owns a gaming company and plays anonymously. Trevor is a paid moderator on the game but also plays anonymously. They flirt online. Separately, Rhodes is burned out and is persuaded to join an auction to win a date. Trevor is a shy introvert who is also persuaded to join the same auction, as the auctionee. They win, of course, and meet up for 2 days in a honeymoon suite-type set up, although with two bedrooms. There’s instant attraction, they find things in common before they learn about the game they both play. Trevor bolts when he thinks he doesn’t deserve Rhodes. Two weeks later he figures out how to gain back Rhodes. . The absolutely most irritating thing about this book was how Rhodes always called Trevor sweetheart. It’s supposed to be cute, but grated on my nerves although sometimes I don’t mind one lover calling the other one sweetheart. Caveat emptor re sex
Deadly Little Sparrow by K.M. Neuhold 8/8/24 8/8/24 Kindle
We don’t learn Sparrow’s real name until the book’s almost halfway through, but he has a sparrow tattoo on his neck, which Xaviaro sees when he rescues Sparrow in a bar. Sparrow’s looking for revenge for the killing of his brother, and knows the three men of a motorcycle/drugs club who did it. He kills the first one when he lures him behind the bar. Xaviaro cleans up the body because Xaviaro is Mafia and knows how to get it done. He stalks Sparrow because he’s intrigued. There’s sparkage. There is also a Mafia war brewing between the Irish and the Italians, and the Irish are courting the motorcycle club. Sparrow and Xaviaro hold off on killing the other two per Xaviaro’s boss’s orders. Sparrow moves in with Xaviaro, there’s a satisfying war against the club, and Sparrow gets his revenge. They get their HEA. I really like dark MM romances, with a certain level of darkness, callousness, and violence. *shrug* Caveat emptor re sex, with the always-interesting twist of the smaller man being the Dom to the Mafioso’s being the submissive.
Ace in the Hole by Ava Drake 8/5/24 8/09/24 Audible audio book narrated by John Solo
This is the first MM romance I’ve listened to, and John Solo is a great narrator. Christian is PA to a US Senator, who’s a jerk from a Southern State, with many of the prejudices one would associate with the Southern GOP. His life’s been credibly threatened and he’s on a fund-raising junket. The security company Stone works for is hired for additional security. The night before Stone reports for duty, he and Christian meet at the bar at the hotel and go to Stone’s room for a hookup. Imagine their surprise when they see each other the next morning, but they agree to put it on a professional footing. This doesn’t last long, the Senator goes off with a hooker on a cruise ship and isn’t available. Stone is a ringer for the Senator with a bit of training up by Christian – walk, talk, haircut, etc.. They still can’t keep their hands off each other. Stone appears as the US Senator with some interesting results, the Senator is lured back with publicity that he’s doing great with the fundraising and changing his positions because of what Stone is saying, and all’s well that ends well for Stone and Christian, although the Senator isn’t as lucky. Schadenfreude, anybody? Caveat emptor very steamy sex.
Protecting the Nerd by Nora Phoenix 8/9/24 8/9/24 Kindle
York is a mathematical and scientific genius working on a new invention that attracts the attention of some bad players. Quillon works for the company hired by the FBI to protect York. The danger becomes more imminent and they move to York’s home town, pretending to be boyfriends. York has issues with his parents, but is otherwise welcomed by the people of the town and his dead brother’s friends, who befriend him. The leak that led to York being threatened is identified but by then it’s too late and they want to move York to a safehouse. The bad guys get ahold of him, there’s a pleasant resolution, and the pretend boyfriends, who’ve become real boyfriends, stay alive and get their HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned Too Close to the Flame by Ryan Taylor **
Brandon and Devin meet on the subway when Brandon’s running late and Devin’s on his usual ride. They click and exchange phone numbers and are both absolutely shocked when Brandon’s been reassigned to be his PA on another floor of the law office they work in. Brandon was nearly beaten to death by an ex who’s now in jail and Devin has to carefully woo him. It’s just not compelling enough for me to continue, frankly.
One More Night by Charlie Novak 8/11/24 8/11/24 Kindle
Short story. This has a fake boyfriend for the sister’s wedding to fend off matchmaking mama even though she knows her son’s straight. Steamy sex, HEA.
Diamonds in the Rough by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 8/11/24 8/12/24 Kindle
Good plot and well-written emotions have Ash, a nanny, doing his mother’s friend a favor and flying out to Colorado to help a rancher who’s brother and sister-in-law died, leaving him with an 8-year old girl and 3-year old twin boys to raise. He’s going crazy, of course, and Ash steps in from the first minute. He helps Sammy with her anger and fear in adapting and takes care of twins who are polar opposites. He also takes care of Sebastian, giving him relief from the day-to-day but they soon have a schedule for the kids and then time for them. Sparkage, of course, with Ash learning that Sebastian’s gay from Sammy. They quickly care for each other and fall in love. It’s a very happy ever after, with Ash getting family that he craves, and Sebastian getting a husband he loves, instant family, too. Caveat emptor re sex.
Seven-Card Stud by Ava Drake 8/10/24 8/13/24 6.5 hours Audible audio book narrated by John Solo
This is the third book written by Ava Drake for Dreamspinner Press, part of a larger series of books. This should actually be read after the one I’m reading right now – All In, which introduces us to a shadowy and powerful secret cabal. In this book Collin works for a private investigation and security firm and has been sent to infiltrate a secret poker game to find out what’s going on. Oliver has been sent an anonymous invitation and although he’s currently a vagabond surfer, used to be one of the heavyweights in professional poker. Collin sees that Oliver’s been left for dead after a jet ski runs him over while surfing, attempts to rescue him, and Oliver actually rescues him. They start secretly seeing each other and working to figure out what’s going on with the poker game. Murder, mayhem, secrets unfold, and all in all a very satisfactory romance and thriller. Caveat emptor re sex. BTW, all three by Drake are only available on out-of-print paperback and as audio books.
First Rodeo by Jodi Payne and BA Tortuga 8/12/24 8/13/24 Kindle
Sam has come to NYC from the family ranch in Colorado after his brother James is murdered. The family wants him to work with the police to find the murderer and give him rough justice. Sam’s overwhelmed in NYC, staying in James’ apartment. One day Thomas, James’ lover and Dom, comes by at the same time Sam’s entering. Sam looks eerily like James, and they strike up a conversation. Thomas realizes Sam’s in over his head in NYC, and over time helps Sam and they learn more and more about each other and James. Sam’s needy, Thomas is needy, and they start a relationship as lovers. They continue it and a relationship as Dom and Sub and I really liked this book. It’s the first of a three-part series about their relationship. I don’t want to continue it right now, but have borrowed both books from Kindle Unlimited because I do want to read them soon, if for nothing more than to find out who James’ killer is and how they resolve their relationship. Caveat emptor sex and mild BDSM.
**abandoned The Billionaire: The Portland Protectors by Emerson Beckett and Rheland Richmond**
Greer realizes he made a mistake abandoning Austin, and sets up a ridiculous scenario where Austin has to protect him since he’s in a security firm. Of course there’s sparkage, resentment, upset, and eventually the sexy times Greer wants. Of course this will lead to reconciliation, but I’m not willing to read the next 154 pages to get there.
Silver Buckle Linings by BA Tortuga 8/14/24 8/15/24 Kindle
Benji has legally adopted his military friend’s baby. Sterling, a billionaire rancher, finds out about this child and vows to pay off Benji and get the baby. His rental breaks down, Benji, a nurse, cares for him, and they are immediately attracted. Sterling hids his intention, and they have to get past that. There are also paparazzi interested in Sterling, who hone in on Benji and the baby too. Sterling brings out the big guns – private planes, security, and lawyers – and there’s a very HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned The Silencer by Cora Rose**
Tatum is friends with the son of the Mafia boss Anthony. He unwisely goes into a biker bar and is viciously beaten, Anthony rescuing him and taking him to his mansion. Anthony, of course (!) is straight, Tatum has had a crush on him forever. Anthony has Tatum cared for, then for the cheesy part – Anthony has to personally rub some healing ointment into Tatum – pretty much all over his body. Pul-leeze. I abandoned it after the steamy sex, because it was just too ridiculous. Caveat emptor re sex and violence, including torture.
Snow on the Roof by Sean Ashcroft 8/16/24 8/17/24 Kindle
Grant is a bisexual man who is divorced from a woman with whom he has a 12-year old daughter. He cannot get organized in his new job, finally realizing he needs a PA. Sunny doesn’t have PA credentials, but is summoned to an interview at Grant’s house, 🙄. He sews a button on, gives Grant advice on how to overcome the problem of his color blindness in choosing what to wear, and Grant hires him. They get along famously, Sunny is just that – sunny – and helps Grant find a rental for Christmas so his daughter/ex/her new husband and he can have a white Christmas. They go to set things up, get snowbound, sparkage turns into sexy times, and eventually there’s a HEA. Some low-level angst. Caveat emptor re sex.
Make Me Burn by Avril Ashton 8/17/24 8/17/24 Kindle
Wes is at the hospital where his BFF has been taken after she was stabbed by her ex. In the chapel, Jayce comes in, they have the Best Kiss in The World Forever, then Jayce leaves for 6 months. He returns, just as Wes has broken up with Dominic, see next book. Jayce wins his trust again, and they get their seriously deus ex machina HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
Make Me Blaze by Avril Ashton 8/17/24 8/17/24 Kindle
On the night Dominic goes to reconcile with Wes and sees that he’s with Jayce, he is kidnapped on his way back home. Siva, called Smoke for most of the book, has been hired to find out from Dominic where the money Dominic’s father has stolen is. Dominic doesn’t know. Some knife play, ugh, eventual sparkage, proof that Dominic doesn’t know where the money is because Siva’s partner has found the father and has a recording of his willingness to have Dominic killed AND confirmation that Dominic doesn’t know where the money is. Siva releases Dominic, eventually sends an anonymous post card. Dominic goes to him, HEA. Caveat emptor re violence, torture, sex.
The Substitute by Sean Ashcroft 8/17/24 8/17/24 Kindle
Flynn is attending his younger brother Aiden’s wedding, but his younger brother has abandoned his husband-to-be Zach, saying he can’t go through with it. Zach sees the end of his plans to get his MFA because his grandma wants him married if she’s to give him the funds. Not a nice grandma at all, actually. However, Flynn offers to step into the breach, having recently broken up with a girlfriend. They marry. Flynn realizes he’s attracted to Zach and after the first kiss, he realizes that he’s bi. He’s actually really demisexual for Zach, but whatever. They start to spend more time together, start falling in love. Aiden returns and threatens to tell Zach’s grandma, but things work out and they get their HEA. This one could have done with a bit of editing, but overall it was sweet and sexy and just plain good. Caveat emptor re sex.
Christmas Bubble by Ana Ashley 8/17/14 8/17/24 Kindle
Bubble is a part-time baker and cheerleading coach at the local high school, Coach is the retired-from-the-NFL coach of the football team. Coash is 46, Bubble is 26. I found their romance charming and sweet, and once the attraction was acknowledged, sexually charged and emotional. They eventually share their real names with each other, their backstories are sad yet led them to their fabulous HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
Under His Name by MA Grant 8/17/24 8/18/24 179 Kindle
Nicholas is an FBI agent, partnered with Brad, Sam’s twin brother. Brad is a glory hog and goes off half-cocked, landing him in the hospital in the middle of a major operation. Sam is a high school teacher, is sort-of-kidnapped by Nicholas and the analyst that works with him, and agrees to continue the ruse to get to the target. There’s danger and romance, and Sam finally comes out of the shadow of Brad’s arrogance and bullying. Caveat emptor re sex.
Under the Radar by Linden Bell 8/18/24 8/18/24 Kindle
Another FBI agent story in the same series, this one has Logan hooking up with and having a 6-month relationship with “Jay”, but not knowing he’s an FBI agent. Jay comes and goes, is vague about his family, friends, life. Things come to a head when someone Jay put behind bars has escaped and is coming for him. He learns about Logan and has both of them in his sights. Thrills and kidnappings, some violence, and a great HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
The Law of Seduction by MM Phoenix 8/18/24 8/19/24 Kindle
Nate’s at a bar waiting to meet his hookup but sees Ethan and goes for him instead. There is sparkage and interest, but Ethan has to leave with his friend/law partner to take care of their serious drunk friend Rob and they exchange phone numbers. Imagine Nate’s surprise to learn that the job he’s just started as an associate lawyer is at the firm where Ethan’s a partner. Nothing can come of their attraction until Ethan has an epiphany and agrees to have a secret affair with Nate since he’s not out at work. This doesn’t really please Nate, but he goes with it. Things keep getting more and more serious until Ethan does something despicable and won’t talk to Ethan. However, they get their HEA. There are a lot of laughs and clever dialog in this one, along with Puffy the Snake, Rob’s pet. Caveat emptor re sex.
High Balls by Tara Lain 8/19/24 8/19/24 8/20/24 Kindle
This book has so many good things – a loving father, a hot tattooed biker guy at a bar, a dissertation on how Jane Austen’s novels ultimately led to the billion dollar romance industry. Theodore’s son Andy immediately starts calling the hot guy Uncle Snake, Theodore’s worried about politics on his dissertation committee, and Andy is abused by nasty children at his grandparents’ church. Snake is good friends with some influential people who help Theodore stand up to his dead wife’s parents AND get his dissertation reviewed and approved. There are sexy times and Theodore not wanting to rock the dissertation or grandparents’ boat by being seen with Snake, but all things are overcome and we get a seriously wonderful HEA and comeuppance. Caveat emptor re sex.
Snow Balls by Tara Lain 8/20/24 8/20/24 Kindle
A little more lightweight, although in the same series as High Balls has JJ a very dramatic and femme 6’4” interior design student meeting a very masculine not out cop named Ryan. They try to date and it doesn’t seem to work, neither wanting to change what’s important to them – JJ out and proud, and Ryan keeping his private life private. Love wins in the end. It’s very sweet but rather shallow. Caveat emptor re sex.
All In by Ava Drake 8/14/24 6 hours Audible audio book narrated by John Solo
Final audio book in the Wild Cards series. I’m sorry there aren’t more. I love alpha males, and Sebastian is definitely an alpha male. Zane is a model, returning to NYC. He’s met at baggage control by security, taking him to a room where he meets Sebastian. Instead of his clothes, his suitcase contains a briefcase. Sebastian has been tipped off and hired to keep it and Zane safe. There are counterfeit $20 plates, and the owners want Zane to bring them the plates, offering him $1 million. Round and round they go, Zane hiding things from Sebastian, Sebastian working hard to keep Zane alive. Zane ends up surprising Sebastian and the reader. In the meantime, there’s serious sparkage and romance and love. Wonderful HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
Partnership by Valerie Vaughn 8/20/24 8/22/24 Kindle
Syler drunk hacks the CIA and writes an email indicating all the weaknesses of their security systems. He’s ‘invited’ to join them or be prosecuted, so he joins. He thrives in this environment and eventually becomes Deputy Director. He meets Arthur, an agent, who is smitten and flirts and does things for Syler for 6 months before Syler catches on. Arthur insists Syler be his handler. There is a lot of sassy dialog, the slow development of Syler’s feelings for Arthur, and thrilling CIA adventures. There is a HEA, although there is a second book. Caveat emptor re sex.
Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts by Charlie Cochet 8/22/24 8/22/24 Kindle
Quinn is a member of a SWAT team. Spencer lives next door and even after a year of occasionally seeing each other in the elevator or in the corridor of their next-to-each other apartments, Quinn is oblivious. Quinn gets injured in the line of duty and is house-bound. Spencer brings over brownies, and thus it begins. It moves quickly because this is a novella. My 6 rating is because a friend of Quinn’s, who Spencer knows has a mean streak, persuades Spencer to do a lap dance for Quinn, supposedly private. Spencer obliges, realizes his mistake, and there’s a sweet reconciliation and HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned Employing Patience by Saxon James**
As my MiL used to say, “I miss my mind. I thought I’d read this, remembered reading this, but am embarrassed that it was only 3 months ago. 257 pages read just now…Employing Patience by Saxon James 5/11/24 5/12/24 KindleStraight Joey works his fingers to the bone to get one sister through high school and the other through college. He works for Art, and I honestly don’t know why I finished it – Joey flirts with Art why? And flirts for a year? Art goes to his apartment one day after Joey’s called out sick for 2 days, sees the squalor he and his sister lives in and buys new furniture, stocks food, pays all back bills. It worked and it didn’t work, and had I had something better to read would have not finished it. Caveat emptor re sex.
A Very Gay Dare by MM Phoenix 8/23/24 8/23/24 Kindle
Justin is dared by his friends to ask a guy for his phone number. Justin’s straight, Shawn is clearly not. They text, they sext, they meet up, and there’s promise for a real relationship. Caveat emptor re sex.
Just for Tonight by MM Phoenix 8/23/24 8/23/24 Kindle
We do not know the POV character’s name, but he works for a large company. At the Christmas party, his gift exchange is a ball gag with a note to go to a specific conference room at a specific time. He is a sub, he knows it’s from a Dom, but he expects to see a woman, not Sander. Dom/sub dialog, sexy times. The potential for a real Dom/sub relationship. Caveat emptor re sex.
Modern Warfare by Valerie Vaughn 8/23/24 8/24/24 Kindle
The second of the duology Covert Affairs with Syler and Arthur. Arthur’s betrayed in an op and barely makes it home alive. Syler, his lover and CIA handler, is eaten up with remorse, thinking he should have been able to do more to protect Arthur. Syler and his BFF who’s been hired at the CIA start working on a super program to help them protect their agents and dig out certain types of electronic traffic that will help them. Meanwhile, Arthur’s sidelined and is grumpy about it. Bad guys, betrayal, Arthur rescues Syler. With all this going on, Syler has secretly planned Arthur’s birthday present – Syler moving in with him. Arthur’s mother shows up for Arthur’s birthday, too, and Arthur finally outs himself. There is a clear path for Arthur after he can’t be in the field any more, and their HEA is guaranteed. Caveat emptor re sex.
Pretty Policeman by Fifer Rose 8/22/24 8/25/24 Kindle
I kept mentally abandoning this one, because Micah is a PD Detective, out on an operation as a prostitute decoy to lure in a serial killer of gay men. Instead, a mafia boss named Damon ‘rescues’ him, chides him, and once more sees him on the streets. He makes an offer - be Damon’s fake boyfriend to his family for a fabulous amount per month plus perks. Micah is absolutely smitten, knows he shouldn’t date a mafia don, yet does. In the meantime, Micah is still hunting for the serial killer of gay men, and goes against his operations boss to keep searching. I couldn’t see how this could work out, but Fifer Rose makes it happen, although Micah’s secret fantasy job just happens to be becoming a PI, where he doesn’t have to give up Damon. Caveat emptor re sex.
Fauxmance in the Falls by JE Birk 8/25/24 8/26/24 Kindle
Benson comes to a small town in Vermont to win a lawsuit being handled by the company his father and grandfather own. Benson hasn’t passed the bar yet, wasn’t sent to the same law school, has been beaten down by his family his entire life. He meets Jack, a doctor, and Jack’s nephew Elijah. Elijah’s grandparents, Jack’s former in-laws, want to stop Elijah from playing guitar and pursuing a music career. This strikes a chord with Benson, who offers to tutor Elijah in math while he’s in town to basically remove the town’s major source of tourist income. Benson and Jack hit it off and Benson pretends to be his boyfriend to prove to his former in-laws that he’s in a steady relationship that will help him guide Elijah through the school year. Fake boyfriends end up having real emotions. What I particularly liked about this book was that each of their backstories contributed to the tension between them and what they had to do in the end to compromise and get their HEA. Caveat emptor re sex, and I was particularly happy at some of the things they both did to clear the air with family and former family and make the HEA choice. Caveat emptor re sex.
Sub Mission by TS McKinney 8/26/24 8/27/24 Kindle
Seth and Baker are privately employed by The Company, hired to help the Miami PD find a serial killer of BDSM subs. Seth is a Dom, Baker is a sub, although he’s supposedly straight and had a Domme. They practice their ‘relationship’, work with their boss and the PD, and lure out the killer. There is serious sparkage, and Baker is gay for Seth as their relationship gets real. Baker’s too good at luring the killer out and almost gets killed. They get their HEA. There’s a lot of sassy conversation, a lot of alpha male with Seth, and I found it a very good read. Caveat emptor re sex and mild BDSM.
Noah by Cara Dee 8/28/24 8/29/24 Kindle
Noah’s parents, sister and husband and their two children are on an airplane bound for Disneyworld from Pittsburgh. Noah is flying out from SoCal, and at their airport hears about the plane crash with no survivors. All of a sudden Noah’s got no family, and this is just after he caught his girlfriend cheating and broke up with her. Noah discovers that his sister’s stepson, Julian was not on the flight with them, and they see each other at the memorial service. They’re both shattered, and have nobody to undertand what they’re going through. They didn’t really know each other, but Noah says that if Julian wants to visit him or needs him for anything, he’s there. Noah is not coping well. Julian is not coping well either, but shows up on Noah’s doorstep one day, and they bond over their grief. They are not biologically related, Noah is 17 years older than Julian, and at first it’s getting to know one another and just get through each day, dealing with their grief. Eventually Noah realizes that he’s attracted to Julian. He’s bisexual but had never had a serious relationship with a man, just hookups when he was younger. Julian’s gay but has never come out to family. They slowly circle each other and have several sexual encounters but are both aghast. Eventually the caring and emotional bonds lead into a romantic relationship. Oh, and Noah has been hired by his friend to direct a movie for the first time, only have been an Assistant Director before that. Julian is a musician, and starts composing some of the music for the score. There is a lot of movie-making jargon and quite a bit of the plot is the filming. They endure social media attacks from Noah’s ex-girlfriend and public scorn for Noah’s age and theoretically being Julian’s uncle although they aren’t biologically related. There is also rejection from Julian’s grandparents for the relationship, but they come through everything and get their HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
Hot Conduit by Katherine McIntyre 8/29/24 8/29/24 Kindle
Theo is a successful investments manager, Lex an electrician. Lex comes to Theo’s house to fix a small problem, fixes it, then when Theo won’t shake hands (germophobia), gets offended. Separately, they both join a hookup app and start an online relationship that they both like. Theo’s off relationships because of his history of choosing poorly, Lex is tired of hookups and wants a relationship. When they meet up in person, it’s “Oh, no, not you.”, instant enemies, instant sparkage. They have a sexual encounter, with Lex a Dom and Theo a Sub, and keep having sexual encounters. These turn into overnighters, breakfasts, and etc. Their friends group starts to overlap, and as each one wants a relationship and they eventually figure out that they want that relationship with the other, we get a very satisfying HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
We Have Til Dawn by Cara Dee 8/9/24 8/30/24 Kindle
Nicky used to be an escort/sex worker, but quit two years ago and works several jobs to make ends meet in addition to volunteering for his brother’s music academy. He hopes to eventually contribute money and become a partner. In the meantime, Nicky’s former manager asks Nicky to take on a one-time-only lucrative job of being available 3 nights a week, blindfolded, in a NYC studio apartment, for Gideon, an autistic rich man. Nicky agrees, with the goal of becoming his brother’s partner. Their relationship quickly morphs as Gideon looks at Nicky’s life with fascination – cold and barren professional existence, engagement for dynastic reasons, and etc. Nicky’s family is boisterous and loving. Nicky quickly falls in love, Gideon plays his cards close to his chest as he works through what he really wants. It’s Nicky, of course, and this is a very sweet story with a satisfying HEA. The author writes believable scenes of panic attacks and autistic behaviors. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned Forbidden in the Falls by JE Birk**
I loved the first book in the series, but this book was rather ridiculous, with a twink having a crush and the alpha male also having a crush and a secret relating to his relationship with his dead partner. We hear about this over and over and over… all within about 80 pages.
**abandoned His Forged Savior by Leo Rivers**
A novella. Lurid prose: "You deserve the world, my darling boy. As long as I draw breath, I will strive to give you all you need." He sealed his vow with a tender kiss. 🙄 ‘Nuff said.
Inferno by Scarlet Blackwell 8/30/24 8/31/24 Kindle
Zack is a homicide detective, Dante is a former cop who owns a gay club. A young man is murdered at the club, and Zack and his female partner go to the scene. Zack is in the closet but absolutely gobsmacked by Dante. He is conflicted – it comes out as trying to pin the murder on Dante but he eventually breaks protocol and has a one-night stand with him. Dante is gobsmacked, too. In the meantime, other men get murdered and Zack and his partner work to solve the murders. I found the dynamic between Zack and Dante sizzling. I wanted to find out how the murders related to Dante. All in all a very good book. I gave it 4.5 stars because it was long yet not boring, with a strong plot, well-developed characters, sizzling sexual tension, and a very satisfying HEA. Caveat emptor re sex and the very dirty side of what goes on in the back rooms and bathrooms at gay clubs. Having said the last bit I do not KNOW what goes on there, but it seemed realistic.
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We started Line of Duty last week, and it is intense. At the end of the second episode we watched last night, whenArnott was being tortured and Gates just got in his car and drove away , I was pretty upset. It's only TV, it's only TV... says the woman who can't watch horror flicks because I always forget that it's special effects.
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However, today's a new day. There are books, food, birds, puttering, possibly watching a replay of a soccer match with Bill, and kitties.
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Steak and baked potatoes for dinner, and I might make a batch of brownies. Sorry, RD.
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We started Line of Duty last week, and it is intense. At the end of the second episode we watched last night, when
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However, today's a new day. There are books, food, birds, puttering, possibly watching a replay of a soccer match with Bill, and kitties.
Happy day off work to those who have it on this 2024 Labor Day.
Steak and baked potatoes for dinner, and I might make a batch of brownies. Sorry, RD.
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58richardderus
>57 karenmarie: *I* ain't gotta eat the brownies so no need to worry about me. Chocolate's great for other people, just not me.
Labor Day orisons, smoochling.
Labor Day orisons, smoochling.
59jessibud2
>53 karenmarie: - I remember when my last 2 cats were with me. Mia used to like hanging out on one of the dining room chairs. Lexi was too arthritic to jump for several of her final years and rarely even went into the dining room but after Mia died, I came home to find Lexi UNDER Mia's chair.
They know. And it does take adjusting, on our part, as well as theirs.
RIP, Inara
They know. And it does take adjusting, on our part, as well as theirs.
RIP, Inara
60karenmarie
>58 richardderus: 'Morning, RDear, and Labor Day orisons to you, too.
>59 jessibud2: Hi Shelley. They do know, and it's still adjustment time for all of us for sure. Thank you for visiting, since I'm remiss in visiting almost all of my LT friends these days.
There are already guns going off in nearby fields, since today's the official start of Dove, Pheasant, and King or Clapper Rails (had to look them up), season. Sigh.
>59 jessibud2: Hi Shelley. They do know, and it's still adjustment time for all of us for sure. Thank you for visiting, since I'm remiss in visiting almost all of my LT friends these days.
There are already guns going off in nearby fields, since today's the official start of Dove, Pheasant, and King or Clapper Rails (had to look them up), season. Sigh.
61LizzieD
Good morning, Karen. They do know. I wasn't here enough or perceptive enough to notice cat behavior when Willow, Sparks and Lulu's mama, died just a few days before my mama did. I remember clearly though, the one long yowl that Phoebe cat gave when we brought our Tricks dog's body back home from the vets. Sad times every time.
Stay out of hunting range!
We're 3 Sisters! Enjoy your day, and isn't it great not to need to rest from paid labor!!!!!
Stay out of hunting range!
We're 3 Sisters! Enjoy your day, and isn't it great not to need to rest from paid labor!!!!!
62richardderus
>60 karenmarie: What in thunder is a clapper rail, and why's anyone shootin' it?
63atozgrl
>57 karenmarie: Wordle in 3, congratulations! You only had one letter after your first word; I had 3, but it took me 5 to get to the right word. Good grief.
>60 karenmarie: Do we have pheasants around here? I never would have guessed. I'm going to have to look up King or Clapper Rails myself. I envy you your home site most days, but this may be one of my advantages of living in a subdivision; we don't get the hunters. (Although I do usually hear some in deer season.)
>60 karenmarie: Do we have pheasants around here? I never would have guessed. I'm going to have to look up King or Clapper Rails myself. I envy you your home site most days, but this may be one of my advantages of living in a subdivision; we don't get the hunters. (Although I do usually hear some in deer season.)
64lauralkeet
>57 karenmarie: ahhh, Line of Duty. Intense, yes. But so good.
I love Arnott and Fleming, and also Hastings and his many iconic lines ("there’s only one thing I’m interested in and that is catching bent coppers").
Did you finish all of MI-5? We stopped after season 3.
I love Arnott and Fleming, and also Hastings and his many iconic lines ("there’s only one thing I’m interested in and that is catching bent coppers").
Did you finish all of MI-5? We stopped after season 3.
65karenmarie
>61 LizzieD: Hi Peggy! Zoe’s still off wet food. At this rate I’m going to have to push the next order of Chewy Fancy Feast order out several weeks.
I was thinking about hunting range yesterday and trying to remember if we kept Jenna from going behind the creek/back tree line after she was old enough to wander on her own with a walkie-talkie. I honestly don’t remember. Her guardian angel was on her shoulder, though, when she did wander.
I labored yesterday, but it was food so didn’t really count.
>62 richardderus: Hiya, RDear! Rabbit hole time…
>63 atozgrl: Hi Irene, and thank you. 5 beats 6 which beats a skunk, so we’re all good. Well, color me surprised – the range map for Ring-Necked Pheasants doesn’t include any area remotely near NC, so I’m surprised they’re on the NC hunting season schedule.
>64 lauralkeet: Hello Laura. Yes, very intense. I cheated a bit to see how many episodes Arnott is in...
We did finish MI5, and I must say it was surprising. It didn’t end the way I wish it would have ended, but oh well. It had several possible ways to end, which actually did include the one they chose.
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Budgeting, reading, making brownies, cooking dinner - steak and potatoes. Bill and I watched two episodes of a documentary since I wasn’t in the mood for intense or soccer. One was about Chichen Itza, the other about the Great Pyramid of Giza.
I had three best buds in high school. Lori and I were closest, and Isabel and Linda were closest, but the four of us were pretty much inseparable. Isabel called yesterday out of the blue. She said she was going to text, but it seemed better to call. Her mother died last Thursday at the age of 93. She was active until she had a stroke the week before. She went peacefully after being given the Last Rites. Three of her four children were with her.
Isabel also told me that when she called Lori, who she's now very close to, that Lori's mother had literally died yesterday morning, probably about the same age as Mrs. Diaz. Linda's parents passed away a long time ago, all the other dads had died, so this was the last parent. Isabel knew it was her mother's time, and we ended up having a great catch-up chat about all sorts of other things.
June 1971, high school graduation. L-R - me, Lori, Linda, Isabel. Linda's in blue because she graduated from a different high school although she lived less than 3 miles from Isabel. They lived in Pomona, Lori and I lived in Diamond Bar.
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Today's book sorting at the Library and brekkie/lunch at Virlie's. I'll stop at the bank for cash on the way home because my cleaning ladies are coming today.
I was thinking about hunting range yesterday and trying to remember if we kept Jenna from going behind the creek/back tree line after she was old enough to wander on her own with a walkie-talkie. I honestly don’t remember. Her guardian angel was on her shoulder, though, when she did wander.
I labored yesterday, but it was food so didn’t really count.
>62 richardderus: Hiya, RDear! Rabbit hole time…
The clapper rail (Rallus crepitans) is a member of the rail family, Rallidae. The taxonomy for this species is confusing and still being determined. It is a large brown rail that is resident in wetlands along the Atlantic coasts of the eastern United States, eastern Mexico and some Caribbean islands. This species was formerly considered to be conspecific with the mangrove rail. WikipediaRails live along the coastlines, so we wouldn’t see them here. Clapper refers to the sounds they make. They’re rather cute, and I’m sorry people hunt them. I suppose they hunt them for the same reason dogs lick their balls – because they can. *smooch*
>63 atozgrl: Hi Irene, and thank you. 5 beats 6 which beats a skunk, so we’re all good. Well, color me surprised – the range map for Ring-Necked Pheasants doesn’t include any area remotely near NC, so I’m surprised they’re on the NC hunting season schedule.
>64 lauralkeet: Hello Laura. Yes, very intense. I cheated a bit to see how many episodes Arnott is in...
We did finish MI5, and I must say it was surprising. It didn’t end the way I wish it would have ended, but oh well. It had several possible ways to end, which actually did include the one they chose.
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Budgeting, reading, making brownies, cooking dinner - steak and potatoes. Bill and I watched two episodes of a documentary since I wasn’t in the mood for intense or soccer. One was about Chichen Itza, the other about the Great Pyramid of Giza.
I had three best buds in high school. Lori and I were closest, and Isabel and Linda were closest, but the four of us were pretty much inseparable. Isabel called yesterday out of the blue. She said she was going to text, but it seemed better to call. Her mother died last Thursday at the age of 93. She was active until she had a stroke the week before. She went peacefully after being given the Last Rites. Three of her four children were with her.
Isabel also told me that when she called Lori, who she's now very close to, that Lori's mother had literally died yesterday morning, probably about the same age as Mrs. Diaz. Linda's parents passed away a long time ago, all the other dads had died, so this was the last parent. Isabel knew it was her mother's time, and we ended up having a great catch-up chat about all sorts of other things.
June 1971, high school graduation. L-R - me, Lori, Linda, Isabel. Linda's in blue because she graduated from a different high school although she lived less than 3 miles from Isabel. They lived in Pomona, Lori and I lived in Diamond Bar.
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Today's book sorting at the Library and brekkie/lunch at Virlie's. I'll stop at the bank for cash on the way home because my cleaning ladies are coming today.
66richardderus
>65 karenmarie: That's saddening to learn of the loss. Not unexpected, of course, but saddening.
I hope you enjoy book fondling and Virlie's! *smooch*
I hope you enjoy book fondling and Virlie's! *smooch*
67lauralkeet
Hiya Karen. I've used that same cheat with series like Line of Duty. Sometimes I just *need* to know! Since you've finished MI-5 I'll share why we stopped watching: not only had they written out a couple of favorite characters, but killing off Danny was the last straw. We were devastated and even felt kind of betrayed . If they would do that, what else might they do?
I'm sorry to read about sudden losses. My middle school boyfriend's father died recently. He was such a nice man, probably the best of all my friends' dads. Even though I hadn't seen the boyfriend or his dad since probably high school, I was still quite saddened by it. So I can relate to what you're feeling today.
I'm sorry to read about sudden losses. My middle school boyfriend's father died recently. He was such a nice man, probably the best of all my friends' dads. Even though I hadn't seen the boyfriend or his dad since probably high school, I was still quite saddened by it. So I can relate to what you're feeling today.
68LizzieD
I'm sorry too about your friends' mothers' deaths. It's hard however old they are and how well they've lived. Peace to all of you. (((((Karen)))))
69richardderus
Hi Horrible! Happier Wednesday ahead!
70LizzieD
Good afternoon, Karen! Another gorgeous day in SE NC! I do so look forward to our early autumn when this may be the rule.
Wordle in 3! Tee Hee! Tee Hee!
Hope you get to enjoy your day!
Wordle in 3! Tee Hee! Tee Hee!
Hope you get to enjoy your day!
71karenmarie
>66 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. It was amazing to me that the two deaths were within a week of one another. See below re book fondling and Virlie’s. I did enjoy it. *smooch*
>67 lauralkeet: Hi Laura. The only thing I did was see how many episodes Arnott was in, andsince he was in all 36, I knew he doesn’t die of the torture. Ah, yes, getting rid of Danny was quite a shock. Series don’t do what we want them to, do they?
Thanks re the deaths of Isabel’s and Lori’s moms. It’s always sad when someone we remember with fondness dies.
>68 LizzieD: Thank you, Peggy.
>68 LizzieD: Hi again, RDear. I’m just home from my early morning rush, just finished Wordling, and will post here soon then go off to visit folks. So far, Wednesday is happy.
>70 LizzieD: It is gorgeous out. Clouds are settling in, but I can still see blue sky. Congrats on your Wordle in 3 – we’re Three Word Wordle Sisters today. I hope you’re enjoying your day, too – I am definitely having a good’un. (((((Peggy)))))
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Yesterday was a very good sorting session. There were 11 of us sorting, and donations were down, so we finished up at 9:40. Off to Virlie's, 9 of us, and we had a wonderful time. It was brekkie, so I had two eggs over medium and a biscuit, along with hot tea. Virlie's coffee is atrocious, but the water was hot, the tea bag good quality, and I always use sugar with hot tea. All in all the food was good, as was the conversation.
Stopped off at the post office and finally mailed the first box of 3 that contain the 23-volumes of The Pulpit Commentary, 1985 edition, by H. D. M. Spence and Joseph S. Exell. I got them a year ago for Karen, she reimbursed me and gave me postage, and I'm finally getting them mailed.
I also picked up cash for the cleaning ladies, got home, they finished up and left. I went upstairs to read and take a nap, and woke up at 7:15, just before Jenna called on her way home from work. Downstairs, scrambled eggs and toast for dinner while watching a documentary about The Great Wall of China. It was fascinating, because in addition to discussing why and how, it also discussed manning it, communications, earlier walls, and other fascinating facts.
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I woke up to the alarm, got downstairs at 10, and had to rush off to an 11 a.m. chiropractic appointment. Got home, ate brekkie, and here I am. Nothing else planned outside the house today, but I might work on budgeting and/or going through papers in addition to reading.
>67 lauralkeet: Hi Laura. The only thing I did was see how many episodes Arnott was in, and
Thanks re the deaths of Isabel’s and Lori’s moms. It’s always sad when someone we remember with fondness dies.
>68 LizzieD: Thank you, Peggy.
>68 LizzieD: Hi again, RDear. I’m just home from my early morning rush, just finished Wordling, and will post here soon then go off to visit folks. So far, Wednesday is happy.
>70 LizzieD: It is gorgeous out. Clouds are settling in, but I can still see blue sky. Congrats on your Wordle in 3 – we’re Three Word Wordle Sisters today. I hope you’re enjoying your day, too – I am definitely having a good’un. (((((Peggy)))))
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Yesterday was a very good sorting session. There were 11 of us sorting, and donations were down, so we finished up at 9:40. Off to Virlie's, 9 of us, and we had a wonderful time. It was brekkie, so I had two eggs over medium and a biscuit, along with hot tea. Virlie's coffee is atrocious, but the water was hot, the tea bag good quality, and I always use sugar with hot tea. All in all the food was good, as was the conversation.
Stopped off at the post office and finally mailed the first box of 3 that contain the 23-volumes of The Pulpit Commentary, 1985 edition, by H. D. M. Spence and Joseph S. Exell. I got them a year ago for Karen, she reimbursed me and gave me postage, and I'm finally getting them mailed.
I also picked up cash for the cleaning ladies, got home, they finished up and left. I went upstairs to read and take a nap, and woke up at 7:15, just before Jenna called on her way home from work. Downstairs, scrambled eggs and toast for dinner while watching a documentary about The Great Wall of China. It was fascinating, because in addition to discussing why and how, it also discussed manning it, communications, earlier walls, and other fascinating facts.
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I woke up to the alarm, got downstairs at 10, and had to rush off to an 11 a.m. chiropractic appointment. Got home, ate brekkie, and here I am. Nothing else planned outside the house today, but I might work on budgeting and/or going through papers in addition to reading.
72atozgrl
>65 karenmarie: I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your friends' mothers. It's an odd coincidence that they passed so close together. What happened to Isabel's mother sounds so much like my MiL last December--same age, also a stroke. I'm glad you were able to have such a great talk. I hope both of your friends are at peace.
It sounds like a wonderful time at book sort and Virlie's. Enjoy the beautiful weather while we have it!
It sounds like a wonderful time at book sort and Virlie's. Enjoy the beautiful weather while we have it!
73karenmarie
'Good morning, Irene!
My maternal grandmother was also 93 when she died.
Book sort is fun now that I'm able to get around pretty easily again and don't need to sit down to rest in the middle. Virlie's is always fun.
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Don't have to leave the house today, so puttering, reading, and etc.
My maternal grandmother was also 93 when she died.
Book sort is fun now that I'm able to get around pretty easily again and don't need to sit down to rest in the middle. Virlie's is always fun.
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Chiropractor yesterday, then home. I put plastic shelf support pegs in under the shelf since I had it empty, removing the brass ones that pull out with too much weight, added the Life Nature and Life Science Library books, re-added other books that were on that shelf, and found new permanent homes for the ones that were that now don't fit.
Reading, napping, and etc.
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Don't have to leave the house today, so puttering, reading, and etc.
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>73 karenmarie: Perfect day. I'm, as you've seen, doing a very serious Walk-of-Shame clearout of unreviewed books. Really, how lazy can I be? I already know that, if I don't make notes, I'll forget everything I've ever read. I took a half-hour yesterday to dredge up Georgette Heyer's name, faGawdsake.
Back to the Google doc.
Back to the Google doc.
75karenmarie
i visited, got BBd, and dodged 3 others. Whew.
You'd forget Heyer? Gads! Feed those brain cells.
Ugh. Google docs, but to each their own.
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You'd forget Heyer? Gads! Feed those brain cells.
Ugh. Google docs, but to each their own.
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76LizzieD
>74 richardderus: >75 karenmarie: I must say that sometimes I just want to remember something on my own. Some of those times I take quite a while.
Happy day, Karen!
Happy day, Karen!
77SilverWolf28
Here's the next readathon: https://www.librarything.com/topic/363159
78karenmarie
>76 LizzieD: 'Morning, Peggy! It is gratifying when all synapses are firing, isn't it? My day was ... interesting.
>77 SilverWolf28: Hi Silver, and thank you.
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I went to see a PA at my primary care physician's office last Wednesday because I have an interesting round raised bump on my nose. It started and grew quickly, and is the size of a large pea in diameter, 1/16" high halfway between the bridge of my nose and my left nostril. She immediately referred me to the dermatologist, who was supposed to call me within 3 days. Well, I finally called late morning yesterday, and they had a 3:15 appointment. I took it since they didn't have another appointment until February. After looking at it, the resident and doctor said that I could either let them freeze it off, wait 6-7 weeks for it to fall off, and that would probably be the end of it. Seriously? Or, they could biopsy it and we could know within 7-10 days if it is skin cancer or a benign lesion. I chose option two, so after a rather painful numbing shot, I assumed they took a bit of it for the biopsy, but they completely removed it. Didn't hurt, doesn't hurt. 50% chance either way it's benign or skin cancer. Now I have to wait, but I'm waiting with purpose, not stressing having to do something. If it's a skin cancer, they'll refer me to the Mohs Clinic in the same building, about 30 minutes from home.
I only slept about 3 hours last night. I guess from worry, but I did finish up an excellent MM romance, Untouchable and started AND finished another one, Maybe You by Briar Prescott. Needless to say, I'm tired.
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Repeat of yesterday's potential don't go out of the house day, although a paperback bookstore in Siler City is going out of business - they're retiring - and all books are currently 50% off AND they are selling bookcases. They open at noon today. And I might stop off at the Ford dealership to ask the service mgr a question and ask a salesman/woman to re-download my contacts since they got lost when Ford Customer Service tried to help me get Audible to work on my 2012 Escape a couple of months ago.
>77 SilverWolf28: Hi Silver, and thank you.
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I went to see a PA at my primary care physician's office last Wednesday because I have an interesting round raised bump on my nose. It started and grew quickly, and is the size of a large pea in diameter, 1/16" high halfway between the bridge of my nose and my left nostril. She immediately referred me to the dermatologist, who was supposed to call me within 3 days. Well, I finally called late morning yesterday, and they had a 3:15 appointment. I took it since they didn't have another appointment until February. After looking at it, the resident and doctor said that I could either let them freeze it off, wait 6-7 weeks for it to fall off, and that would probably be the end of it. Seriously? Or, they could biopsy it and we could know within 7-10 days if it is skin cancer or a benign lesion. I chose option two, so after a rather painful numbing shot, I assumed they took a bit of it for the biopsy, but they completely removed it. Didn't hurt, doesn't hurt. 50% chance either way it's benign or skin cancer. Now I have to wait, but I'm waiting with purpose, not stressing having to do something. If it's a skin cancer, they'll refer me to the Mohs Clinic in the same building, about 30 minutes from home.
I only slept about 3 hours last night. I guess from worry, but I did finish up an excellent MM romance, Untouchable and started AND finished another one, Maybe You by Briar Prescott. Needless to say, I'm tired.
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Repeat of yesterday's potential don't go out of the house day, although a paperback bookstore in Siler City is going out of business - they're retiring - and all books are currently 50% off AND they are selling bookcases. They open at noon today. And I might stop off at the Ford dealership to ask the service mgr a question and ask a salesman/woman to re-download my contacts since they got lost when Ford Customer Service tried to help me get Audible to work on my 2012 Escape a couple of months ago.
79richardderus
>78 karenmarie: Morning, Horrible! Staying put is my default, so I assume it's what others prefer as well. BUT if that bookstore was in Long Beach, my wallet and I would apparate like we was thick with Floo Powder to get there early.
Just sayin'
Just sayin'
80LizzieD
Did you stay or did you go?
Anything on the nose is problematical, isn't it? I'm glad that you chose option 2, and I'll hope for the benign. I've had one MOHS surgery, which was fine because it took only 2 slices. I see the scar every time I look in a mirror, but apparently other people don't. What I do fear is losing part of a nostril like my beautiful older cousin did. I have a thing on the left nostril that's rough but not sharp. Brownie says it's nothing, but I touch it a thousand times a day. I'd like to get rid of it before losing nose with it, but it's not a priority like hearing aids. Grrrr.
I'm sorry you didn't sleep. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a nap right this minute.
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Take care of your dear self, (((((Karen))))).
Anything on the nose is problematical, isn't it? I'm glad that you chose option 2, and I'll hope for the benign. I've had one MOHS surgery, which was fine because it took only 2 slices. I see the scar every time I look in a mirror, but apparently other people don't. What I do fear is losing part of a nostril like my beautiful older cousin did. I have a thing on the left nostril that's rough but not sharp. Brownie says it's nothing, but I touch it a thousand times a day. I'd like to get rid of it before losing nose with it, but it's not a priority like hearing aids. Grrrr.
I'm sorry you didn't sleep. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a nap right this minute.
Wordle in 4 with help. Sheesh.
Take care of your dear self, (((((Karen))))).
81atozgrl
>78 karenmarie: I'm glad you got in to see the dermatologist, and I'm glad you had them remove it. I'm very much hoping it's benign. My dermatologist took something small off of my nose a year ago, and it turned out to be a wart of all things.
Maybe you can get a good nap today. As Peggy said, take care of yourself!
Maybe you can get a good nap today. As Peggy said, take care of yourself!
82lauralkeet
Hoping for a benign nose-thingamajig, Karen. I'm glad you chose that option.
83quondame
>78 karenmarie: Oh argh for the nose bump. My mom did have several nasty skin cancers removed from her face in her late 40s and 50s. The one from her nose was noticeable but not so much as to be distracting. The one from her upper lip was much worse and they had to reshape the area. It was a neat fix and looked fine, but she lost the lovely curve there.
May I recommend Band-aid hydro-colloid bandaids? They can be cut to just cover what you want and a margin and make healing so fast and clean.
May I recommend Band-aid hydro-colloid bandaids? They can be cut to just cover what you want and a margin and make healing so fast and clean.
84figsfromthistle
>53 karenmarie: I am sorry to hear about Inara's passing. Always difficult to loose a pet.
>55 karenmarie: Wow! Quite impressive stats.
>78 karenmarie: Sorry to hear about the nose. glad you were able to get it removed and a biopsy done.
>55 karenmarie: Wow! Quite impressive stats.
>78 karenmarie: Sorry to hear about the nose. glad you were able to get it removed and a biopsy done.
85karenmarie
>79 richardderus: Hi RDear! Happy next morning to you. I’m torn these days about wanting to stay put vs. wanting to go out. Going out is sometimes more than my introverted self likes, but frankly listening to the TV in the background all day unless I go upstairs, is wearing.
>80 LizzieD: I got, Peggy. *smile* Thanks re my decision to take option 2. Let’s eep hoping for benign. I’m sorry about the thing on your left nostril. Having to choose between one medical thing or another isn’t pleasant. Yay for naps.
I’m really trying hard to take care of myself. This morning, I actually found a small jar of Vaseline and a small rectangular Bandaid. The one they put on came off yesterday, so I put a dab of Vaseline on it then the small bandaid. In what universe is the color chosen for Caucasian skin that light and pinkish? However, I just looked on Amazon, of course, and see that there are many more color options now. I think I have enough bandaids in all sizes to last nearly a lifetime, except for the small round ones I need. I really can’t justify getting them, though, since the small rectangular ones work fine.
>81 atozgrl: Thanks, Irene. Honestly, I had to call the dermatologist. I wonder when they’d have called me, and I’d have probably lost a chance to be seen at that particular clinic until February. Then I’d have had to go to Raleigh or Hillsborough, both farther away. I tried napping, but read and only dozed instead. I’m glad yours was a wart – mine’s either skin cancer or a benign lesion.
>82 lauralkeet: Thank you, Laura!
>83 quondame: Hi Susan, and I’m sorry about the skin cancer on your mother’s lip reshaping it. Thanks re the tip – I’ve never heard of hydro-colloid bandages, although I think the bandage they put over each of my two knee surgery incisions counts. It’s took me a hot minute to find the right wording for the little round ones to search for on Amazon – hydro-colloid spot bandages finally found ‘em. I have some OTC credit left, so the next time I’m in Walgreens, I’ll check them out. It ticks me off that I can’t use my OTC card on Amazon. Oh, well. I have $52 I have to spend before October or lose, then have another $120 I have to spend or lose before January 1.
>84 figsfromthistle: Hi Anita, and thank you re Inara, my stats, and my nose. I can bury my head in the sand with the best of them, but not when it comes to fast-growing thingies on my body.
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To expand on my answer, Peggy, I went to Paperbacks Plus. They had sold/given away the bookcases before they even opened up their Going-Out-Of-Business sale. I told her that if the folks backed out, to call me. However, I spent about an hour talking with Pat and checking out the books. I stopped going there a long time ago because her prices were higher than I wanted to pay for most used books. However, I got 4 books for $9.25.
Blasphemy by Douglas Preston
Cold Vengeance by Preston & Child
Crooked River by same
Fever Dream by same - she gave that one to me free because it was in the back. Hardcover, too.
We chatted a bit, and she asked me why the Friends stopped selling MM paperbacks. I explained the reasoning and although it had caused her to stop coming to our sales, she understood. The reasons are that MM paperbacks take up a fair amount of storage, believe it or not, and require the exact right type of box. The profit is less for that category than any other, being as we sold them for 50¢ on full price day, then 25° and then a free-for-all on bag day.
After that, I stopped at the Ford dealership. Asked Barry my question - we bought a used Kia there for Jenna several years ago after her car was totaled. When she went for the inspection recently, it failed because the tinting on the rear windows was too dark. Apparently tinting darkens over time, and the original inspection for sale and the one from last year were okay but now it's too dark. I'd hoped that Barry would have said "Sure, bring it in, no problem.", but alas. He said if it's too dark he can't pass it. Now she's got to get the tinting removed. The second thing I did at the Ford dealership was have the Sales Manager reload my mobile contacts into my 2012 SUV. He was pretty sure he could remember how to do it on a 12-year-old vehicle, and did it in less than 5 minutes. So, yay.
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Nothing planned, absolutely won't go out today. Groceries can wait 'til Monday. I have 121 pages to go to finish Remarkably Bright Creatures, so will be ready for tomorrow's book club discussion at Jacque's house.
>80 LizzieD: I got, Peggy. *smile* Thanks re my decision to take option 2. Let’s eep hoping for benign. I’m sorry about the thing on your left nostril. Having to choose between one medical thing or another isn’t pleasant. Yay for naps.
I’m really trying hard to take care of myself. This morning, I actually found a small jar of Vaseline and a small rectangular Bandaid. The one they put on came off yesterday, so I put a dab of Vaseline on it then the small bandaid. In what universe is the color chosen for Caucasian skin that light and pinkish? However, I just looked on Amazon, of course, and see that there are many more color options now. I think I have enough bandaids in all sizes to last nearly a lifetime, except for the small round ones I need. I really can’t justify getting them, though, since the small rectangular ones work fine.
>81 atozgrl: Thanks, Irene. Honestly, I had to call the dermatologist. I wonder when they’d have called me, and I’d have probably lost a chance to be seen at that particular clinic until February. Then I’d have had to go to Raleigh or Hillsborough, both farther away. I tried napping, but read and only dozed instead. I’m glad yours was a wart – mine’s either skin cancer or a benign lesion.
>82 lauralkeet: Thank you, Laura!
>83 quondame: Hi Susan, and I’m sorry about the skin cancer on your mother’s lip reshaping it. Thanks re the tip – I’ve never heard of hydro-colloid bandages, although I think the bandage they put over each of my two knee surgery incisions counts. It’s took me a hot minute to find the right wording for the little round ones to search for on Amazon – hydro-colloid spot bandages finally found ‘em. I have some OTC credit left, so the next time I’m in Walgreens, I’ll check them out. It ticks me off that I can’t use my OTC card on Amazon. Oh, well. I have $52 I have to spend before October or lose, then have another $120 I have to spend or lose before January 1.
>84 figsfromthistle: Hi Anita, and thank you re Inara, my stats, and my nose. I can bury my head in the sand with the best of them, but not when it comes to fast-growing thingies on my body.
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To expand on my answer, Peggy, I went to Paperbacks Plus. They had sold/given away the bookcases before they even opened up their Going-Out-Of-Business sale. I told her that if the folks backed out, to call me. However, I spent about an hour talking with Pat and checking out the books. I stopped going there a long time ago because her prices were higher than I wanted to pay for most used books. However, I got 4 books for $9.25.
Blasphemy by Douglas Preston
Cold Vengeance by Preston & Child
Crooked River by same
Fever Dream by same - she gave that one to me free because it was in the back. Hardcover, too.
We chatted a bit, and she asked me why the Friends stopped selling MM paperbacks. I explained the reasoning and although it had caused her to stop coming to our sales, she understood. The reasons are that MM paperbacks take up a fair amount of storage, believe it or not, and require the exact right type of box. The profit is less for that category than any other, being as we sold them for 50¢ on full price day, then 25° and then a free-for-all on bag day.
After that, I stopped at the Ford dealership. Asked Barry my question - we bought a used Kia there for Jenna several years ago after her car was totaled. When she went for the inspection recently, it failed because the tinting on the rear windows was too dark. Apparently tinting darkens over time, and the original inspection for sale and the one from last year were okay but now it's too dark. I'd hoped that Barry would have said "Sure, bring it in, no problem.", but alas. He said if it's too dark he can't pass it. Now she's got to get the tinting removed. The second thing I did at the Ford dealership was have the Sales Manager reload my mobile contacts into my 2012 SUV. He was pretty sure he could remember how to do it on a 12-year-old vehicle, and did it in less than 5 minutes. So, yay.
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Nothing planned, absolutely won't go out today. Groceries can wait 'til Monday. I have 121 pages to go to finish Remarkably Bright Creatures, so will be ready for tomorrow's book club discussion at Jacque's house.
86richardderus
>85 karenmarie: I totally relate to the horror of endless cachinnation and blither-blather of TV on all day. It's stunning that you only bought 4 books! I hope someone backs out and you get a bookcase or two.
I also hope the book club discussion amuses and entertains, at least as much as the book has. *smooch*
I also hope the book club discussion amuses and entertains, at least as much as the book has. *smooch*
87LizzieD
absolutely won't go out today That's how I feel about it except for the walk that we will take now!
Enjoy your day, Karen!
Enjoy your day, Karen!
88quondame
>85 karenmarie: The hydro-colloid spots for zits are great for zits and surface scrapes. The heavier ones are much better if it is any deeper - and the store brand wasn't near as good as the Band-aid one - it came off much too soon and got messy.
This is the one I like best for small burns or deep scrapes. I just cut the central portion to the shape I want with cuticle scissors.
I use the scraps on zits where they fit, horrible thing to have to deal with at any age, but after 70, is way old.
This is the one I like best for small burns or deep scrapes. I just cut the central portion to the shape I want with cuticle scissors.
I use the scraps on zits where they fit, horrible thing to have to deal with at any age, but after 70, is way old.
89witchyrichy
I went offline about the same time you started this thread.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Inara.
I did go out today for yoga but tomorrow is an absolutely stay at home, read in bed until late, and maybe do something productive around the house.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Inara.
I did go out today for yoga but tomorrow is an absolutely stay at home, read in bed until late, and maybe do something productive around the house.
90karenmarie
I'll reply to comments tomorrow, but I'm compelled to write a rather slap-dash review of
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
8/28/24 to 9/7/24
From Amazon.com, edited to get rid of the stuff that irritated me:
… a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus
After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.
Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors—until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.
Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova’s son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it’s too late.
Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
Why I wanted to read it: For my real-life book club’s September discussion. How I wish this book was my choice!
I was immediately drawn in with the first page, titled “Day 1,299 of My Captivity”. This is the POV of Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus. He lives at an aquarium on Puget Sound, in a small town. He states that humans are surprised that Octopuses are remarkably bright creatures. Marcellus is an escape artist, a magpie, an invader of other enclosures for tasty treats, and a very empathetic and sympathetic creature indeed.
We get chapters from various points of view in addition to Marcellus's. Tova, a widow, who’s only son died under mysterious circumstances 30 years previously, Cameron, a young man who lives with his maternal aunt 13 hours away before searching in Sowell Bay for his father. Ethan, the owner of a grocery store in Sowell Bay, Terry, the owner of the aquarium, Cameron’s friends in Modesto, and various friends of Tova’s.
Over 3000 people have this book in their LT catalog, and there are 185 reviews.
There is probably nothing I can say about this book that hasn’t already been said, but the mystery of Tova’s son’s death, Cameron’s search for his father, and the absolutely devastatingly wonderful ending made me a believer and make me want to read it again sometime down the road. Not much of a re-reader in recent years, but I can easily see myself starting over again at “Day 1,299 of My Captivity.” The characters are all people I’d like to know, all people who just try to keep on keeping on.
Six word review: Rich, mellow, excellent characters, great plot.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
8/28/24 to 9/7/24
From Amazon.com, edited to get rid of the stuff that irritated me:
… a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus
After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.
Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors—until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.
Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova’s son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it’s too late.
Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.
Why I wanted to read it: For my real-life book club’s September discussion. How I wish this book was my choice!
I was immediately drawn in with the first page, titled “Day 1,299 of My Captivity”. This is the POV of Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus. He lives at an aquarium on Puget Sound, in a small town. He states that humans are surprised that Octopuses are remarkably bright creatures. Marcellus is an escape artist, a magpie, an invader of other enclosures for tasty treats, and a very empathetic and sympathetic creature indeed.
We get chapters from various points of view in addition to Marcellus's. Tova, a widow, who’s only son died under mysterious circumstances 30 years previously, Cameron, a young man who lives with his maternal aunt 13 hours away before searching in Sowell Bay for his father. Ethan, the owner of a grocery store in Sowell Bay, Terry, the owner of the aquarium, Cameron’s friends in Modesto, and various friends of Tova’s.
Over 3000 people have this book in their LT catalog, and there are 185 reviews.
There is probably nothing I can say about this book that hasn’t already been said, but the mystery of Tova’s son’s death, Cameron’s search for his father, and the absolutely devastatingly wonderful ending made me a believer and make me want to read it again sometime down the road. Not much of a re-reader in recent years, but I can easily see myself starting over again at “Day 1,299 of My Captivity.” The characters are all people I’d like to know, all people who just try to keep on keeping on.
Six word review: Rich, mellow, excellent characters, great plot.
91lauralkeet
>90 karenmarie: I was surprised at how much I enjoyed Remarkably Bright Creatures, Karen. It was recommended to me by a RL friend so I felt kind of obligated to read it. At the time the wait at the library was very very long, but I was okay with that because I was skeptical. But it turned out to be really good!
92karenmarie
>86 richardderus: I know you’ve got it worse than I do, RD, because I can go to the Sunroom where it’s a remote murmur, or upstairs where I can’t hear it at all. OS really abuses roommate privileges.
Most of what Pat sells are paperbacks, mostly MM and what I now see is MM max – longer than MM but the same width. I try to go with trade paper or hardcover if I can. The only recent MMs I’ve gotten have been Friends discards, The Wall by Hershey and The Assistant by Malamud. MM max acquisitions are … buried somewhere in my catalog beyond the first 100 books I’ve looked at, since I haven't added the 3 MM max acquisitions to my catalog.
I’m really looking forward to book club today. *smooch*
>87 LizzieD: I’m glad the weather’s cooperating for a heat & humidity-free walking environment. Thank you, I hope you enjoyed your day, too. (((((Peggy)))))
>88 quondame: Thank you for the recommendation, Susan. Sorry there are still zits in your life…
>89 witchyrichy: Hi Karen. Thanks re Inara. I hope today remains absolutely stay-at-home for you.
>91 lauralkeet: What we do for our friends, right, Laura? I’m glad you enjoyed that particular recommendation. I have a few people in my RL who give me books that just don’t appeal. I thank them and either keep them for sentimental value or quietly donate them, rarely reading them. Nobody coming into my house would necessarily expect to find their gifts out, since there are several rooms they could be in.
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Puttering, finishing Remarkably Bright Creatures and writing my review, above. Getting two sympathy cards ready to mail tomorrow. We watched two episodes of Line of Duty, which are so intense. Chatted with Jenna and friend Karen in Montana.
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Book club 2-4 p.m. to discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures. I'm 1 for 2 for this book club year's list, having started and quickly abandoned The End of the Affair.
Up for discussion in October is Huckleberry Finn, which I started as a teenager and never finished. I think I'm going to go with my Easton Press edition because it has gorgeous illustrations by Thomas Hart Benton. There are 78 pages of Publisher's Preface, Introduction, A Note by the Illustrator, Notice, and Explanatory and 396 pages of the book itself. We're reading it in anticipation of reading James for January's meeting.
Other than book club, there will be puttering and reading, of course.
Most of what Pat sells are paperbacks, mostly MM and what I now see is MM max – longer than MM but the same width. I try to go with trade paper or hardcover if I can. The only recent MMs I’ve gotten have been Friends discards, The Wall by Hershey and The Assistant by Malamud. MM max acquisitions are … buried somewhere in my catalog beyond the first 100 books I’ve looked at, since I haven't added the 3 MM max acquisitions to my catalog.
I’m really looking forward to book club today. *smooch*
>87 LizzieD: I’m glad the weather’s cooperating for a heat & humidity-free walking environment. Thank you, I hope you enjoyed your day, too. (((((Peggy)))))
>88 quondame: Thank you for the recommendation, Susan. Sorry there are still zits in your life…
>89 witchyrichy: Hi Karen. Thanks re Inara. I hope today remains absolutely stay-at-home for you.
>91 lauralkeet: What we do for our friends, right, Laura? I’m glad you enjoyed that particular recommendation. I have a few people in my RL who give me books that just don’t appeal. I thank them and either keep them for sentimental value or quietly donate them, rarely reading them. Nobody coming into my house would necessarily expect to find their gifts out, since there are several rooms they could be in.
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Puttering, finishing Remarkably Bright Creatures and writing my review, above. Getting two sympathy cards ready to mail tomorrow. We watched two episodes of Line of Duty, which are so intense. Chatted with Jenna and friend Karen in Montana.
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Book club 2-4 p.m. to discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures. I'm 1 for 2 for this book club year's list, having started and quickly abandoned The End of the Affair.
Up for discussion in October is Huckleberry Finn, which I started as a teenager and never finished. I think I'm going to go with my Easton Press edition because it has gorgeous illustrations by Thomas Hart Benton. There are 78 pages of Publisher's Preface, Introduction, A Note by the Illustrator, Notice, and Explanatory and 396 pages of the book itself. We're reading it in anticipation of reading James for January's meeting.
Other than book club, there will be puttering and reading, of course.
93richardderus
>92 karenmarie: I'm so glad the bookclub read will be such a joy to discuss.
I'm pretty sure my headphones make the racket better enough to match your dull murmur, Horrible me lurve. I'm just lacking the escape pod.
I'm pretty sure my headphones make the racket better enough to match your dull murmur, Horrible me lurve. I'm just lacking the escape pod.
94karenmarie
Hiya, RDear! I can't find my wireless earbuds, which would actually come in handy these days since I'm getting a tad more irritated than usual with the NOISE. I'd be able to 'listen' to white noise on my mobile. Yay for your headphones.
Book club will be fun for 3 reasons - book discussion, food/drink, and finalizing the commemorative paver we're getting for our recently deceased member, Kira. The paver program at the Library is quite wonderful. Since I'm associated with The Friends, and we manage/take profit from the program, it was a unanimous decision to get one for her. I should get the last of the payments today and confirm what we want the paver to say, then mail it on Monday. The Treasurer will get it, cash the check, and forward the request on to the woman who actually works with the engraver and then places the paver. Since I know Paige, I think I'll ask her if I can have it near the one we have for our book club, or in a place where it will get a lot of traffic. My absolute favorite paver? "The Wand Chooses The Wizard". I make sure I find it every time I go into the Library. *smile*
More Line of Duty tonight. Second season finale, and we'll probably start season 3.
Book club will be fun for 3 reasons - book discussion, food/drink, and finalizing the commemorative paver we're getting for our recently deceased member, Kira. The paver program at the Library is quite wonderful. Since I'm associated with The Friends, and we manage/take profit from the program, it was a unanimous decision to get one for her. I should get the last of the payments today and confirm what we want the paver to say, then mail it on Monday. The Treasurer will get it, cash the check, and forward the request on to the woman who actually works with the engraver and then places the paver. Since I know Paige, I think I'll ask her if I can have it near the one we have for our book club, or in a place where it will get a lot of traffic. My absolute favorite paver? "The Wand Chooses The Wizard". I make sure I find it every time I go into the Library. *smile*
More Line of Duty tonight. Second season finale, and we'll probably start season 3.
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>78 karenmarie: Here's hoping it proves to be benign. And does not come back.
96ArlieS
>85 karenmarie: Is it finally possible to get bandaids in non-standard sizes, without buying a box of assorted bandaids with too many of the types one never uses, and without buying them wholesale? My doctors have bandaids suitable-for-purpose, presumably because they buy by the case, but I never seem to be able to find them.
97karenmarie
>95 ArlieS: Thank you Arlie.
>96 ArlieS: I don't know what sizes you want or need, I searched for 'assorted sizes band-aids variety pack' and got some viable results.
I asked the dermatology resident for a band-aid with a blue whale on it, but no dice. I got a boring one. I remember blue whales from when I was little. I have Jesus band-aids and Bacon band-aids, in addition to the boring ones. You can get them on Archie McPhee, but they're just regular-size strips.
>96 ArlieS: I don't know what sizes you want or need, I searched for 'assorted sizes band-aids variety pack' and got some viable results.
I asked the dermatology resident for a band-aid with a blue whale on it, but no dice. I got a boring one. I remember blue whales from when I was little. I have Jesus band-aids and Bacon band-aids, in addition to the boring ones. You can get them on Archie McPhee, but they're just regular-size strips.
98quondame
>96 ArlieS: There are some sizes sold in single size packs that aren't too costly - I've found them from zit spot size, nickel sized, strips - usually 2 sizes per pack, and big dressing sizes 2-5" a side. Those are the hydro-colloid. I've seen the ordinary latex ones in more sizes.
99karenmarie
>98 quondame: 'Morning, Susan!
I'd still like to have blue whales, a fond childhood memory. I need to find all the band-aids and put them together. I tend to not find what I need and buy it again.
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Book club was wonderful. Jacque put on a feast - 3 kinds of fruit, 'Southern' caviar, chips, salsa, guacamole, 3 kinds of crackers, cheeses, banana bread, and baked stuffed small yellow pepper halves. I only had one because of the cheese. Water, wine, lightly sweetened tea (passed, unfortunately - I don't like any sweetener in iced tea).
With the exception of one woman, who liked it but didn't love it because of the fantasy aspect of a 'talking' octopus, everybody else loved it. Interestingly, several folks missed how Erik, Tova's son, actually died. Tova found out that there was a girl, about halfway through the book.Avery, Cameron's eventual girlfriend, almost casually mentions talking a woman, obviously his mother/the girl, down from suicide at the breakwater (or pier?) in recent years, saying the word 'boom' over and over. This refers to the boat they had to have been out on together. He died after he was hit in the head and knocked overboard by the boom swinging. His mother cut the anchor rope, another now-explained detail, to get back to shore. It may also explain her descent into drugs and alcohol and abandonment of Cameron when he was 9. Just the one night, potentially boyfriend/girlfriend, and a pregnancy not even suspected.
One of the small mysteries, a missing Dala Horse, is also explained.It had been broken by Erik and then in the upset after his death/going missing, never found. When Cameron and Tova came through the house after she realized that he was her grandson and the last visit before it's sold, he noticed a floorboard that was ash, not oak, pried it up, and found an old box of snack cakes AND the meticulously repaired and repainted Dala Horse. Stephanie, the woman who only liked the book, realized after reading it and looking up Dala Horses, as I did, that she had TWO of them, given to her by her grandmother after a trip to Sweden in the early 1960s. Stephanie brought them to the meeting. How cool is that?
We finalized the wording on the commemorative paver we're going to buy in honor of Kira, our recently deceased Book Club friend, and all went around the table sharing thoughts and memories of her.
Bill and i watched the season 2 finale of Line of Duty, and watched the first episode of season three. It's relentless, and the end of THAT episode was a shocker.
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I was going to NOT go out of the house today, but a book sale team member and I had discussed going out to lunch, just the two of us, sometime soon. I sent her a list of dates I'm available, and she replied late yesterday that TODAY would work. So, we'll meet at 11:30 at the local Greek Kouzina. Grocery store shopping after because I'll already be out. My sister is going to call later today because she's just back after a visit with a dear friend of hers who's going into major, life-threatening surgery in October for horrible back issues. Puttering if there's time, definitely reading eventually.
I'd still like to have blue whales, a fond childhood memory. I need to find all the band-aids and put them together. I tend to not find what I need and buy it again.
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Book club was wonderful. Jacque put on a feast - 3 kinds of fruit, 'Southern' caviar, chips, salsa, guacamole, 3 kinds of crackers, cheeses, banana bread, and baked stuffed small yellow pepper halves. I only had one because of the cheese. Water, wine, lightly sweetened tea (passed, unfortunately - I don't like any sweetener in iced tea).
With the exception of one woman, who liked it but didn't love it because of the fantasy aspect of a 'talking' octopus, everybody else loved it. Interestingly, several folks missed how Erik, Tova's son, actually died. Tova found out that there was a girl, about halfway through the book.
One of the small mysteries, a missing Dala Horse, is also explained.
We finalized the wording on the commemorative paver we're going to buy in honor of Kira, our recently deceased Book Club friend, and all went around the table sharing thoughts and memories of her.
Bill and i watched the season 2 finale of Line of Duty, and watched the first episode of season three. It's relentless, and the end of THAT episode was a shocker.
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I was going to NOT go out of the house today, but a book sale team member and I had discussed going out to lunch, just the two of us, sometime soon. I sent her a list of dates I'm available, and she replied late yesterday that TODAY would work. So, we'll meet at 11:30 at the local Greek Kouzina. Grocery store shopping after because I'll already be out. My sister is going to call later today because she's just back after a visit with a dear friend of hers who's going into major, life-threatening surgery in October for horrible back issues. Puttering if there's time, definitely reading eventually.
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>99 karenmarie: "Relentless" is a good word to describe Line of Duty, isn't it? And yet we had to keep watching. Lately we've been watching Homicide: Life on the Streets which was made in the 1990s and was pretty much the first series of its kind, paving the way for CSI, The Wire, etc. up to now. It has only recently been released on Peacock. Chris and I are completely caught up in it, but have been talking about how much less relentless and stressful it is. The audience doesn't usually see the violence behind the crimes, and there's also a lot going on with the ensemble cast.
101richardderus
>99 karenmarie: I feel so happy when others love Remarkably Bright Creatures. I liked the story, but the message...you never know, so never close your mind...was really what made the read for me.
Here's hoping your sister's friend makes a full recovery.
Here's hoping your sister's friend makes a full recovery.
102quondame
>99 karenmarie: Alas, not even Welly, my favorite purveyor of bandages, which makes many very colorful and delightfully decorated bandages, does whales of any sort. You absolutely should have your blue whales. What were they thinking!
103karenmarie
>100 lauralkeet: 'Morning, Laura. Two more episodes last night just about blew us both away. I've noted Homicide: Life on the Streets for when we finish Line of Duty. Thanks.
>101 richardderus: Hiya, RDear! 'You never know, so never close your mind' really adds a dimension to my understanding of this book. Wow.
Thank you re my sister's friend. There's so much about what's going on with her back, suffice to say that even being raised in supposed middle-class comfort, her parents allowed her to get malnourished and be abused by a relative. She's got a wonderful husband, and he works for a company that provides excellent medical benefits in addition to Medicare.
>102 quondame: Welly? Wow. So cool. Plus, I love tins. Thanks, Susan.
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I had a marvelous time and good food with book sort friend Marilyn. She's amazing and endlessly fascinating. We talked for over 2 hours, with plans to meet up in early October after the Sept. 26-28 book sale. We'll see each other at book sort between now and then. Grocery shopping after, so it ended up being a busy day.
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Book sort, Virlie's for hot tea only, because I'm meeting friend Jan there for lunch. She's driving in this time instead of me going that way. Depending on my mood, I might suggest that we go to Circle City Books, a used book-and-AV store up the street from Virlie's.
Somewhere in there I'll mail the second box of preacher cheat sheets (i.e., The Pulpit Commentary) that I acquired for Karen and that she has already reimbursed me for. One box left after that. Should have done this months ago. She's been patient, though.
And, back to the grocery store for two things I should have gotten but forgot about.
>101 richardderus: Hiya, RDear! 'You never know, so never close your mind' really adds a dimension to my understanding of this book. Wow.
Thank you re my sister's friend. There's so much about what's going on with her back, suffice to say that even being raised in supposed middle-class comfort, her parents allowed her to get malnourished and be abused by a relative. She's got a wonderful husband, and he works for a company that provides excellent medical benefits in addition to Medicare.
>102 quondame: Welly? Wow. So cool. Plus, I love tins. Thanks, Susan.
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I had a marvelous time and good food with book sort friend Marilyn. She's amazing and endlessly fascinating. We talked for over 2 hours, with plans to meet up in early October after the Sept. 26-28 book sale. We'll see each other at book sort between now and then. Grocery shopping after, so it ended up being a busy day.
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Book sort, Virlie's for hot tea only, because I'm meeting friend Jan there for lunch. She's driving in this time instead of me going that way. Depending on my mood, I might suggest that we go to Circle City Books, a used book-and-AV store up the street from Virlie's.
Somewhere in there I'll mail the second box of preacher cheat sheets (i.e., The Pulpit Commentary) that I acquired for Karen and that she has already reimbursed me for. One box left after that. Should have done this months ago. She's been patient, though.
And, back to the grocery store for two things I should have gotten but forgot about.
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>90 karenmarie: My local library has a copy of it. I've put it on my list.
I wish you a fabulous day.
I wish you a fabulous day.
105karenmarie
Hi Barbara, and thank you re my day - I think it just might be fabulous with book fondling and wonderful people to talk with. And that's in addition to coming here this a.m., and possibly this p.m.
I do hope you love Remarkably Bright Creatures.
I do hope you love Remarkably Bright Creatures.
106richardderus
>103 karenmarie: Considering the sheer volume of stuff you're sending her, I see KarenMT more as desperately running to catch up than as patient....
Enjoy the very pleasant day you have planned, Horrible. *smooch*
Enjoy the very pleasant day you have planned, Horrible. *smooch*
107quondame
>103 karenmarie: Aren't those Welly tins the best! I have them all over the place holding whatnots & thisnthats, so sometimes it's hard to zero in on a bandage.
108karenmarie
>106 richardderus: 'Morning, RDer. Karen admits that she needs to get book cases built before she continues her rampage through Hamilton Books and other sources. She's already reimbursed me for these. *smooch*
>107 quondame: I lusted after them as soon as I saw them, Susan. I can see having whatnot & thisnthat and bandage tins getting confusing.
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So busy yesterday. Book sort, but we finished early and were at Virlie's by 10:40. I just had a cup of tea, then waited 'til Jan got there at noon. We had a wonderful lunch, then I drove her over to the Habitat store to see if they had a little table she could use as a nightstand for her guest bedroom. No luck, and a quick perusal of the books brought no joy. While looking at china because what if they have pieces that are part of the seven sets of china I have? No joy there either. After I dropped her off back at her car, I took that second box of books to the PO and mailed them to Karen. I just may take the third box today. I was going to make Vegetable Beef Soup last night but got home too late to do that after my sister and I caught up.
Line of Duty - whew.
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Lunch with Rita the Librarian today unless she has to bow out at the last minute. I've also got errands at the PO, pharmacy, bank, and 4 things to pick up at the grocery store. We'll see if I can restrict myself to 4.
I neglected to mention that I got the new Covid booster on Monday. Sore arm and a small bruise, although I didn't feel like he was jabbing it into my arm. *shrug* He asked if I wanted the flu vaccine but I said that my doctor wants me to get it in October, as per usual.
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So busy yesterday. Book sort, but we finished early and were at Virlie's by 10:40. I just had a cup of tea, then waited 'til Jan got there at noon. We had a wonderful lunch, then I drove her over to the Habitat store to see if they had a little table she could use as a nightstand for her guest bedroom. No luck, and a quick perusal of the books brought no joy. While looking at china because what if they have pieces that are part of the seven sets of china I have? No joy there either. After I dropped her off back at her car, I took that second box of books to the PO and mailed them to Karen. I just may take the third box today. I was going to make Vegetable Beef Soup last night but got home too late to do that after my sister and I caught up.
Line of Duty - whew.
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Lunch with Rita the Librarian today unless she has to bow out at the last minute. I've also got errands at the PO, pharmacy, bank, and 4 things to pick up at the grocery store. We'll see if I can restrict myself to 4.
I neglected to mention that I got the new Covid booster on Monday. Sore arm and a small bruise, although I didn't feel like he was jabbing it into my arm. *shrug* He asked if I wanted the flu vaccine but I said that my doctor wants me to get it in October, as per usual.
109richardderus
>108 karenmarie: Happy that you're jabbed, and hope you and Rita get to lunch together today. I've reviewed two series mysteries from St. Mutant's and, after sitting with it, realized I don't want to continue the reads...he's clearly not fond of women and that wears on me as a repetitive trope.
I'm predicting a haul of seven at the grocery store.
I'm predicting a haul of seven at the grocery store.
110karenmarie
'Morning, RD!
So far I haven't heard back from Rita, which means a go for lunch. She wants Virlie's, and I'm perfectly happy to accommodate her even if I did have lunch there yesterday. I had a plain well done hamburger and crispy fries. Brought half home, and had that for dinner. Let's see - I might get their Bubba for lunch - an 8-oz hamburger patty with sauteed mushrooms and broccoli, or a garden salad with chicken, or a chicken salad plate with Captains Wafers. Decisions, decisions!!
LOL. Hmm. So, should I try to get seven or specifically avoid seven? I'll report back later today or tomorrow morning.
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So far I haven't heard back from Rita, which means a go for lunch. She wants Virlie's, and I'm perfectly happy to accommodate her even if I did have lunch there yesterday. I had a plain well done hamburger and crispy fries. Brought half home, and had that for dinner. Let's see - I might get their Bubba for lunch - an 8-oz hamburger patty with sauteed mushrooms and broccoli, or a garden salad with chicken, or a chicken salad plate with Captains Wafers. Decisions, decisions!!
LOL. Hmm. So, should I try to get seven or specifically avoid seven? I'll report back later today or tomorrow morning.
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111karenmarie
Grocery store report: 7 items exactly. I ended up getting some blackberries, and a 3-pack of blackberries, blueberries, and rasperries. And since 6 was close to seven, I got some Bauducco Chocolate Wafers, which were blatantly put in a barrel between an end cap and the back refrigerated section, just to tempt me.
Insomnia has struck, darn it.
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Rita and I had lunch at Virlie's - we both got the special. It was 2 boneless/skinless chicken thighs with KJ sauce. I asked what KJ sauce was, and the waitress said it was sauce made by KJ - one of the cooks. Braised cabbage, garlic baked red potato quarters, and cornbread rounded out the plate. I immediately put half away for another time, which ended up being dinner.
Season 3 ending of Line of Duty was even more of a shocker than the night before. It was 1 1/2 hours.
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My final PT appointment for right knee replacement surgery is today at noon. After that, I'll go get one final thing that I keep forgetting and which I need to make vegetable beef soup, low sodium V8 juice.
Insomnia has struck, darn it.
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Rita and I had lunch at Virlie's - we both got the special. It was 2 boneless/skinless chicken thighs with KJ sauce. I asked what KJ sauce was, and the waitress said it was sauce made by KJ - one of the cooks. Braised cabbage, garlic baked red potato quarters, and cornbread rounded out the plate. I immediately put half away for another time, which ended up being dinner.
Season 3 ending of Line of Duty was even more of a shocker than the night before. It was 1 1/2 hours.
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My final PT appointment for right knee replacement surgery is today at noon. After that, I'll go get one final thing that I keep forgetting and which I need to make vegetable beef soup, low sodium V8 juice.
112lauralkeet
You are zipping through Line of Duty, Karen! Such a great series.
113richardderus
>111 karenmarie: ::nailbuff::
Am I good, or am I good. I'm good and sorry that you're insomniating, sweetiedarling. I hope you're going to enjoy the veggie beef soup, given how much trouble you've gone to in order to make it. Your second Virlie's in as many days sounds like it was a lot of fun. Did KJ's sauce make the grade?
PT well!
Am I good, or am I good. I'm good and sorry that you're insomniating, sweetiedarling. I hope you're going to enjoy the veggie beef soup, given how much trouble you've gone to in order to make it. Your second Virlie's in as many days sounds like it was a lot of fun. Did KJ's sauce make the grade?
PT well!
114LizzieD
Hi, everybody. I heard from Karen just a bit ago, and she said that she is going to be out of place, so she won't be here in the morning as she usually is. She didn't want anybody to worry when she doesn't show up (like me --- I'd worry).
115richardderus
>114 LizzieD: Me too, Peggy, thanks for letting us know.
116SilverWolf28
Here's the next readathon: https://www.librarything.com/topic/363280
117alcottacre
>114 LizzieD: Thanks for the news about Karen, Peggy. I am sure there are quite a few people who would have been concerned for her.
Karen, I hope all is well there and that you have a wonderful weekend!
Karen, I hope all is well there and that you have a wonderful weekend!
118Whisper1
<1114 Peggy, you remain a very important person of this group! Thank you for all the love and caring you sprinkle throughout the threads!
119richardderus
Yoo hoo. Are you home yet?
120karenmarie
Thank you, everybody, for your visits. Thank you, Peggy, for letting people know I wouldn't be on LT.
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So here's a funny story. Thursday morning I passed out in the pantry, hitting my back on a box on the way down. Totally unconscious, awake one minute, EMTs on either side of me the next. They took me to the ER. Gave me morphine for the back pain, admitted me for observation, kept me Thursday night. It turns out that the blood pressure meds I was taking were no longer 'rebuilding' my heart (I forget the word the doctor used), and had gone back to their original purpose - lowering blood pressure. And, even though I had that major heart attack in November 2021, I never had high blood pressure. So while in the hospital my blood pressure was 87/46, 95/47, dangerous numbers like that. So I've been told to stop the blood pressure meds, they've given me a prescription for oxycodone for what turns out to be an irritation of an old T12 injury which I never knew I had. Good news is than echocardiogram they gave me yesterday came back with excellent heart function. I'll have a followup with my PCP on Thursday.
Jenna and Hwan picked up the oxy prescription, brought all my bed linens back downstairs and made up the sleeper sofa again for me, and then picked me up from the hospital and brought me home.
Pain's a 7, but it's oxy time. I've taken the walker back - Bill was using it. I'm going to post this then go lie down again.
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So here's a funny story. Thursday morning I passed out in the pantry, hitting my back on a box on the way down. Totally unconscious, awake one minute, EMTs on either side of me the next. They took me to the ER. Gave me morphine for the back pain, admitted me for observation, kept me Thursday night. It turns out that the blood pressure meds I was taking were no longer 'rebuilding' my heart (I forget the word the doctor used), and had gone back to their original purpose - lowering blood pressure. And, even though I had that major heart attack in November 2021, I never had high blood pressure. So while in the hospital my blood pressure was 87/46, 95/47, dangerous numbers like that. So I've been told to stop the blood pressure meds, they've given me a prescription for oxycodone for what turns out to be an irritation of an old T12 injury which I never knew I had. Good news is than echocardiogram they gave me yesterday came back with excellent heart function. I'll have a followup with my PCP on Thursday.
Jenna and Hwan picked up the oxy prescription, brought all my bed linens back downstairs and made up the sleeper sofa again for me, and then picked me up from the hospital and brought me home.
Pain's a 7, but it's oxy time. I've taken the walker back - Bill was using it. I'm going to post this then go lie down again.
121richardderus
>120 karenmarie: That sounds really terrifying! I'm glad the answer to "why?" led to "how do we stop it happening again?" so readily.
Sleep thee well, sweetiedarling.
Sleep thee well, sweetiedarling.
122lauralkeet
OMG Karen, that's a funny story?! As Richard said it sounds terrifying. I'm glad they were able to get to the bottom of it right away. And hurray for Jenna and Hwan.
123LizzieD
SO GLAD you're back in place and trust that the oxy is doing its job for you. As I've said, you know how to handle pain, and I am sorrier than I can say that you have to. (((((((((((((((((((((((KAREN)))))))))))))))))))))))))
Wordle in 3 for you! Wordle in 4 for me with no pain.... maybe all my resources are involved in digesting my 2-egg omelet that I allow myself every Saturday??? Who else thinks ofdryad before broad ? Anybody??
Wordle in 3 for you! Wordle in 4 for me with no pain.... maybe all my resources are involved in digesting my 2-egg omelet that I allow myself every Saturday??? Who else thinks of
124streamsong
I agree that sounds terrifying! I am so glad that your heart is OK - but sorry about your back. Sending good vibes ❤️ ❤️
125Ameise1
OMG, that sounds terrifying. Luckily you got professional help quickly.
Good to hear that they did a great job checking you out and that you now have the right medication.
I wish you a speedy recovery and hope that the pain subsides soon. 😘💖
Good to hear that they did a great job checking you out and that you now have the right medication.
I wish you a speedy recovery and hope that the pain subsides soon. 😘💖
126katiekrug
Oh, my, Karen! How scary. I'm glad things checked out okay and you are back home. Hope the back feels better soonest!
127quondame
>120 karenmarie: Ah. That's a shock! How suddenly everything can change. I'm glad you're back home and taken care of. I hope you can be pain-free off the oxy soon soon soon.
128karenmarie
Thank you, RDear, Laura, Peggy, Janet, Barbara, Katie, Susan.
>122 lauralkeet: It wasn’t a funny ha-ha story, it was a funny-strange story. There is no part of me that is laughing right now, that's for sure.
>127 quondame: The oxy should be kicking in shortly, but in an ideal world they’d have given me morphine tablets. Pain’s 7-8 right now when I move certain ways, which really sucks.
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Let’s see. Yesterday was sleeping and reading – smut of course – and I watched half a Premier League match with Bill while I ate a bit of dinner. The kitties were all over me, bless ‘em, which I appreciated and took it as the “We love you, we’re worried about you”s that they were.
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>127 quondame: The oxy should be kicking in shortly, but in an ideal world they’d have given me morphine tablets. Pain’s 7-8 right now when I move certain ways, which really sucks.
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Up late today, as you can tell. I was just getting ready to get out of bed when Louise called, so that’s a good thing done today so far. Bill and I will watch the Arsenal - Tottenham match, which he recorded and that we don’t know the result of. I hope I can hang out on the couch the whole time without being in too much pain. Other than that, bed, sleep, read.
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129richardderus
>128 karenmarie: I'm hoping for a better day today than yesterday, Horrible.
I'm sad...reading the last new Dubravka Ugrešić book I'm going to get because she died in 2023. *sigh*
I'm sad...reading the last new Dubravka Ugrešić book I'm going to get because she died in 2023. *sigh*
130lauralkeet
>128 karenmarie: Oh, "funny-strange". Now THAT makes sense!
I hope the pain is diminishing ...
I hope the pain is diminishing ...
131weird_O
This is the face of aging that is not attractive to me. I've had a couple of encounters that immediately highlight the fact that I live alone. I'm so glad you've got a mate that is alert to your activities and responds quickly in time of need.
132atozgrl
Miss a week of your happenings, and I miss a lot! I am so, so sorry to hear of your incident, but very, very glad to hear that it had a quickly identifiable cause, and you know how to handle things going forward. I hope the pain killers have you comfortable. However, having just finished Demon Copperhead, the mention of oxycodone makes me want to twitch. I know it's not the same as Oxycontin, but still.
>99 karenmarie: It sounds like you had an absolutely wonderful book club meeting. And you got me with a BB for Remarkably Bright Creatures. My book club is taking suggestions for next year; I may just submit that as one for us to consider.
Take good care of yourself, (((((Karen)))))!
>99 karenmarie: It sounds like you had an absolutely wonderful book club meeting. And you got me with a BB for Remarkably Bright Creatures. My book club is taking suggestions for next year; I may just submit that as one for us to consider.
Take good care of yourself, (((((Karen)))))!
133LizzieD
Hope you've had a pretty good day, Karen. This is my first opportunity to get here - up early to get to church at 9:00, came home and walked, fed the cats, read about 5 pages, napped, went out to get a Cookout burger and onion rings (too hot to handle and so tastey), ate it all, and here I am.
Glad everybody in the house is taking good care of you!
Glad everybody in the house is taking good care of you!
134PaulCranswick
>120 karenmarie: Sorry Karen but that is not a funny story - you must stop scaring all your friends like this!
Hope the pain meds kick in properly and I am relieved that you are at home and reasonably ok.
Have a restful weekend dear lady.
Hope the pain meds kick in properly and I am relieved that you are at home and reasonably ok.
Have a restful weekend dear lady.
135karenmarie
>129 richardderus: Hi RD! Today was better than yesterday, some less pain. I’m sorry that an author you clearly love will write no more. That’s how I felt when Sue Grafton died in 2017 before writing the last Kinsey Milhone book – Z… is for Zed? Zebra? Alas, don’t know. She didn’t want anybody to finish her series and so far her daughter has honored that wish.
>130 lauralkeet: Most of the things that happen to me are funny-strange, Laura. This one infuriates me after embarrassing and humiliating me (while on the floor with a cute EMT on my left and a mom-like EMT on my right). I’ve been complaining since my heart attack that being on blood pressure meds doesn’t make sense. (Un?)fortunately, my BP hadn’t dropped to a dangerous level at a doctor or hospital visit, but now my BP has been dangerously low since Thursday. Discharge BP was 95/47, not enough to keep me there because of it, but the 47 is not very good at all. It occurred to me today that I could have been driving when I passed out from low BP…
The pain is not as extreme today, but I don't plan on pushing the limits and doing too much. It's still 6-6.5 of 10 if I move wrong, and my whole lower back seems to be seizing up. I see my PCP on Thursday as a follow-up to this horrible incident. I’m calling my PT tomorrow since I’ve gotten a PT referral out of it, too.
>131 weird_O: Being alone during a medical crisis is terrifying, isn’t it, Bill? My Bill apparently called 911 right away. I don’t remember going down, don’t remember them getting me out of the pantry, don’t remember them putting the neck brace on me, don’t remember being hoisted into the ambulance or taken to the ER. I apparently didn't remember that Biden's President, but remembered everything else.
I’m wondering if Bill and I shouldn’t wear those medical alert pendants for if we fall and nobody’s around. I also need to get my doctor to prescribe a blood pressure kit – I’ve never had one and frankly never felt the need for one until now, what with low BP and all. Bill’s got one around here somewhere, but I just don’t want to deal with it.
>132 atozgrl: Hello Irene. This is not the kind of thing that one wants to report, but I know that our group cares and that people worry when one of us is away in a different pattern than normal. I am on LT every day, and knew Friday was a no-go. Thanks to Peggy for alerting you all that I wouldn’t be around, but leaving it to me to share as much or as little as I wanted to.
I was given morphine in the ER but not after that, alas. Oxy is my friend, along with tramadol and acetaminophen. Interestingly, I’ve been warned to not take the oxy with gabapentin or the tramadol. That’s easy enough.
I should have read Demon Copperhead for last year’s book club cycle, but blew it off. I hope you do submit RBC.
I’m really trying to take care of myself. Bill’s helping, Jenna and Hwan helped, and Jenna will probably come over tomorrow for a while to help.
>133 LizzieD: I’ve watched two soccer matches and not been in too much pain on the couch in the living room. Read, dozed, talked with Louise, texted with Jenna and my friend Diane.
I stopped eating Cookout after my heart attack. I always got a burger and double onion rings, too. Humans and kitties are taking care of me, although Wash just pushed my laptop shut. I yelled, but he’s just looking at me like “So what?”
>134 PaulCranswick: Hi Paul. It’s definitely not a funny ha-ha story, but is a funny weird story in that I’ve never had high blood pressure but they had me on 2 BP meds ‘til Friday even though I complained regularly and challenged being on them at every PCP and cardiologist visit. Now I guess I get to say “Told you so.”
Pain meds are helping, I’m glad to be home although I must say the hospital food was fabulous, AND their coffee was medium roast, and the exact right strength for me – not hot brown water.
I am reasonably okay and have an appt. with my PCP on Thursday and am calling my PT tomorrow morning. I might cancel a chiropractic appointment for Wednesday but will ask PT Max tomorrow. He knows my chiropractor, so I trust what he’ll tell me.
Weekend’s nearly over, but being retired simply means another restful day tomorrow.
>130 lauralkeet: Most of the things that happen to me are funny-strange, Laura. This one infuriates me after embarrassing and humiliating me (while on the floor with a cute EMT on my left and a mom-like EMT on my right). I’ve been complaining since my heart attack that being on blood pressure meds doesn’t make sense. (Un?)fortunately, my BP hadn’t dropped to a dangerous level at a doctor or hospital visit, but now my BP has been dangerously low since Thursday. Discharge BP was 95/47, not enough to keep me there because of it, but the 47 is not very good at all. It occurred to me today that I could have been driving when I passed out from low BP…
The pain is not as extreme today, but I don't plan on pushing the limits and doing too much. It's still 6-6.5 of 10 if I move wrong, and my whole lower back seems to be seizing up. I see my PCP on Thursday as a follow-up to this horrible incident. I’m calling my PT tomorrow since I’ve gotten a PT referral out of it, too.
>131 weird_O: Being alone during a medical crisis is terrifying, isn’t it, Bill? My Bill apparently called 911 right away. I don’t remember going down, don’t remember them getting me out of the pantry, don’t remember them putting the neck brace on me, don’t remember being hoisted into the ambulance or taken to the ER. I apparently didn't remember that Biden's President, but remembered everything else.
I’m wondering if Bill and I shouldn’t wear those medical alert pendants for if we fall and nobody’s around. I also need to get my doctor to prescribe a blood pressure kit – I’ve never had one and frankly never felt the need for one until now, what with low BP and all. Bill’s got one around here somewhere, but I just don’t want to deal with it.
>132 atozgrl: Hello Irene. This is not the kind of thing that one wants to report, but I know that our group cares and that people worry when one of us is away in a different pattern than normal. I am on LT every day, and knew Friday was a no-go. Thanks to Peggy for alerting you all that I wouldn’t be around, but leaving it to me to share as much or as little as I wanted to.
I was given morphine in the ER but not after that, alas. Oxy is my friend, along with tramadol and acetaminophen. Interestingly, I’ve been warned to not take the oxy with gabapentin or the tramadol. That’s easy enough.
I should have read Demon Copperhead for last year’s book club cycle, but blew it off. I hope you do submit RBC.
I’m really trying to take care of myself. Bill’s helping, Jenna and Hwan helped, and Jenna will probably come over tomorrow for a while to help.
>133 LizzieD: I’ve watched two soccer matches and not been in too much pain on the couch in the living room. Read, dozed, talked with Louise, texted with Jenna and my friend Diane.
I stopped eating Cookout after my heart attack. I always got a burger and double onion rings, too. Humans and kitties are taking care of me, although Wash just pushed my laptop shut. I yelled, but he’s just looking at me like “So what?”
>134 PaulCranswick: Hi Paul. It’s definitely not a funny ha-ha story, but is a funny weird story in that I’ve never had high blood pressure but they had me on 2 BP meds ‘til Friday even though I complained regularly and challenged being on them at every PCP and cardiologist visit. Now I guess I get to say “Told you so.”
Pain meds are helping, I’m glad to be home although I must say the hospital food was fabulous, AND their coffee was medium roast, and the exact right strength for me – not hot brown water.
I am reasonably okay and have an appt. with my PCP on Thursday and am calling my PT tomorrow morning. I might cancel a chiropractic appointment for Wednesday but will ask PT Max tomorrow. He knows my chiropractor, so I trust what he’ll tell me.
Weekend’s nearly over, but being retired simply means another restful day tomorrow.
136atozgrl
>135 karenmarie: I am very glad to see that you have a plan in place, and will be seeing both your PT and PCP this week. I hope the pain goes away quickly, and glad that your pain meds are helping. I guess you picked a rough way to convince your cardiologist that you didn't need the BP medicine. But hurray that if you had to pass out it happened at home. God forbid that it would be while you were driving!
I too am glad to hear that the family is taking good care of you. I hope you will be able to get a lot of rest this week.
I too am glad to hear that the family is taking good care of you. I hope you will be able to get a lot of rest this week.
137LizzieD
I absolutely agree that anybody who lives alone or is old or has some other reason should have a medical alert system. We had one for Mama for years. She used it only once, but it worked and got us right over to her when she needed us.
I'm off to bed since I'm mostly asleep. Sounds like your day was as good as it could be, Karen. I wish you an equally good and healing night!
I'm off to bed since I'm mostly asleep. Sounds like your day was as good as it could be, Karen. I wish you an equally good and healing night!
138Whisper1
I am so very glad you are ok. What a scare! Like Peggy, I hope you are able to rest tonight.
139quondame
I'm glad your condition is improving. I hope it's even better tomorrow and each following day.
140msf59
Morning, Karen. Yep, I am back. I planned on just skipping right through most posts but I see you had an "incident". It sounds pretty scary but I am glad you are bouncing back. I hope the pain it decreasing by the day.
I will add more trip details over on my thread, when I get the time. I go back to "work" tomorrow for a couple of days. We are cleaning out the over-worked camper and I will return it to storage, later today. First I will play a little PB. I sure missed it.
I will add more trip details over on my thread, when I get the time. I go back to "work" tomorrow for a couple of days. We are cleaning out the over-worked camper and I will return it to storage, later today. First I will play a little PB. I sure missed it.
141richardderus
I understand Grafton's lack of desire for someone else to finish her series after her death; honestly, though, I suspect her daughter's the last one who will respect that wish and, once she's gone, someone will write "Z is for Zarzuela" or whatever. If they keep selling, artistic sensibilities will be chucked in the bin. An industry that hands over millions and millions of copyrighted words to AI scrapers for an unshared cut of the shekels will not stick at screwing over the last wishes of one dead woman.
The latest news makes my cynicism deeper. I'll go now.
The latest news makes my cynicism deeper. I'll go now.
142karenmarie
>136 atozgrl: Hi Irene. I just texted my PT. Thanks re the pain and pain meds and all other good thoughts.
>137 LizzieD: My day was okay, last night was pretty good, but this a.m. is not pleasant so far. I hope you got a good night’s sleep, Peggy.
>138 Whisper1: Thank you, Linda. I got a decent night’s sleep. Being flat is good, being up not so good.
>139 quondame: Thanks, Susan. Fingers crossed.
>140 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark. It was and is scary, to tell the truth. I anticipate being pain free eventually. Getting up and down is easier, although sitting here in the Sunroom is not pleasant at all right now. I’m eating oatmeal and drinking coffee, and after posting here will read until I finish the oatmeal, then will lie down again.
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Lying down, napping, popping pain pills, and etc. today. Oh, reading, too. Jenna might come over to help and just be here for me. Bill's helping a lot, but I want my kid. She volunteered the idea, which makes me feel good.
>137 LizzieD: My day was okay, last night was pretty good, but this a.m. is not pleasant so far. I hope you got a good night’s sleep, Peggy.
>138 Whisper1: Thank you, Linda. I got a decent night’s sleep. Being flat is good, being up not so good.
>139 quondame: Thanks, Susan. Fingers crossed.
>140 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark. It was and is scary, to tell the truth. I anticipate being pain free eventually. Getting up and down is easier, although sitting here in the Sunroom is not pleasant at all right now. I’m eating oatmeal and drinking coffee, and after posting here will read until I finish the oatmeal, then will lie down again.
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>141 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. Happy Monday to you.
It wouldn't surprise me that whoever inherits the rights to Kinsey Milhone will find someone to write Z. It might be well-written with the flavor of A-Y, but I'm rather cynical, joining you in cynicism.
I liked A Presumption of Death, the second of the Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane sequels written by Jill Paton Walsh. sort of liked the first authorized Hercule Poirot by Sophie Hannah and have the other four to read.
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It wouldn't surprise me that whoever inherits the rights to Kinsey Milhone will find someone to write Z. It might be well-written with the flavor of A-Y, but I'm rather cynical, joining you in cynicism.
I liked A Presumption of Death, the second of the Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane sequels written by Jill Paton Walsh. sort of liked the first authorized Hercule Poirot by Sophie Hannah and have the other four to read.
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144richardderus
>143 karenmarie: It stands to reason that someone finishing her iconic series will screw it up. No one else understands Kinsey's vanished California, or more especially Santa Teresa, the way Grafton did. It's impossible.
I'm glad for you that Jenna's coming to visit!
I'm glad for you that Jenna's coming to visit!
145streamsong
>135 karenmarie: The possibility of driving when you passed out is terrifying. The doctor (cardiologist?) who prescribed the BP meds needs to know what happened to you, although probably won't be able to acknowledge it due to malpractice-y things.
Having a medical emergency by oneself is on my mind too, since having the haystack fall on me a few years ago. Thank God Bill was there for you. When I looked into the different alert systems last year, I was told (by the companies that didn't offer that option) that in the best case, the fall activated ones are only 30% effective - it would take a really hard fall (which you had) to activate them but a 'soft fall' wouldn't. Hopefully the technology improves.
Hope the pain improves quickly!
Having a medical emergency by oneself is on my mind too, since having the haystack fall on me a few years ago. Thank God Bill was there for you. When I looked into the different alert systems last year, I was told (by the companies that didn't offer that option) that in the best case, the fall activated ones are only 30% effective - it would take a really hard fall (which you had) to activate them but a 'soft fall' wouldn't. Hopefully the technology improves.
Hope the pain improves quickly!
146streamsong
Whoops, also meant to say that I recently read a study that said the frequency of a cat's purr is actually physically healing to humans. So take all the purr therapy they offer - it's not just sympathy, they are helping you heal!
147LizzieD
>146 streamsong: Janet, that's a treat to know! Thank you!! I hope that you'll go ahead and invest in an alert system and upgrade when they improve the technology.
Hoping that you're resting well with cats this morning, (((((Karen))))), and that you can feel well enough to enjoy Jenna when she comes. My love to both of you! Bill too!
Hoping that you're resting well with cats this morning, (((((Karen))))), and that you can feel well enough to enjoy Jenna when she comes. My love to both of you! Bill too!
149atozgrl
>145 streamsong: Wow, that's the opposite of my (rather limited) experience with the alert systems. Both my mom and MiL kept having them go off when there wasn't a fall. In my mom's case, it has been many years now, but we stayed with my MiL almost a year ago, and hers went off several times while we were there. Each time it was due to her turning over in bed during the night. No fall involved.
150msf59
Morning, Karen. Just about finished sharing cell photos over on my thread. Now, I need to work on my camera picks. There are some good bird pics. Work & PB today. Summer weather continues here.
I hope you are feeling less pain today.
I hope you are feeling less pain today.
151richardderus
How goes the pain war, sweetiedarling? It's cloudy and chilly here...won't break 70° today...so I'm in my cardie and delighting in it. A rare set of blogged reviews this Tuesday. I never blogged the earliest reviews of the Flavia de Luce series, so they're up today, before my review of #11 goes up tomorrow.
152karenmarie
>145 streamsong: Hi Janet. I thought about that eventually, and it did terrify me. I’ve got an appointment with a PA in the cardiologist’s office on the 26th. My cardiologist is out on maternity leave, and her stand-in cardiologist doesn’t have anything available until November. 🙄 I see my PCP on Thursday. Thanks re the pain.
>146 streamsong: Both kitties were on the bed most of the night. Zoe was purring a lot. I’ll take the healing.
>147 LizzieD: Yesterday had its moments – resting, reading, playing with the kitties. Jenna ended up working yesterday since class was cancelled. Current plan is for her to come over Wednesday. My love to you, too, always, dearest Peggy.
>148 SandDune: Hi Rhian. It was awful, and the more I think about it, the more it scares and terrifies me.
All I can do is take it easy, which is infuriating. However, anything beyond sitting here in the Sunroom and lying down in the Library and hobbling between those two points and the bathroom is currently beyond me.
>149 atozgrl: I guess it depends on the system, doesn’t it Irene? I suppose Bill and I will have to start thinking about one of those systems.
>150 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Tuesday to you. I’ll zoom over in a bit to see the pics. Sounds like a good day for you. Thanks re the pain, but no joy in Mudville…
>151 richardderus: The pain is winning right now, RD, and that’s with oxy at 9 a.m., Tylenol at 10 a.m., and tramadol 15 minutes ago. Maybe the tramadol will kick in and get all three pain meds working for me, because honestly, right now, it sucks. It will only get to ~76F here today, not bad.
You’re a busy beaver, and although I personally don’t like the FdL series, I realize I am an outlier. Congrats.
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I was on the phone some with the cardiologist's office, sent a mychart messages to my PCP to get more oxy - successful - and texted my PT to see him this week for this new problem. I read a lot, dozed, didn't even watch any TV with Bill - soccer or Line of Duty because I felt so poorly.
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Cleaning ladies are supposed to come today but I haven't heard from them yet. They usually get here between noon and 1 p.m. and stay 2.5-3 hours.
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>146 streamsong: Both kitties were on the bed most of the night. Zoe was purring a lot. I’ll take the healing.
>147 LizzieD: Yesterday had its moments – resting, reading, playing with the kitties. Jenna ended up working yesterday since class was cancelled. Current plan is for her to come over Wednesday. My love to you, too, always, dearest Peggy.
>148 SandDune: Hi Rhian. It was awful, and the more I think about it, the more it scares and terrifies me.
All I can do is take it easy, which is infuriating. However, anything beyond sitting here in the Sunroom and lying down in the Library and hobbling between those two points and the bathroom is currently beyond me.
>149 atozgrl: I guess it depends on the system, doesn’t it Irene? I suppose Bill and I will have to start thinking about one of those systems.
>150 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Tuesday to you. I’ll zoom over in a bit to see the pics. Sounds like a good day for you. Thanks re the pain, but no joy in Mudville…
>151 richardderus: The pain is winning right now, RD, and that’s with oxy at 9 a.m., Tylenol at 10 a.m., and tramadol 15 minutes ago. Maybe the tramadol will kick in and get all three pain meds working for me, because honestly, right now, it sucks. It will only get to ~76F here today, not bad.
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Cleaning ladies are supposed to come today but I haven't heard from them yet. They usually get here between noon and 1 p.m. and stay 2.5-3 hours.
I need to start Huckleberry Finn for October's book club discussion and find more smut. *smile*
153LizzieD
I hope that the cleaning ladies do come, do a stellar job while not disturbing you, and get out of your hair. I'm very sorry that the pain is not noticeably lessening. VERY glad to hear that you are seeing your medical people this week. That's what I expect you to do.
Meanwhile, take care of yourself today!
I found (after teaching it several times because it was one book that the school had a class set of) that I loved *H.Finn* for Twain's very clear anti-racism. I don't see how it was ever considered a children's book although my mother read it in the 5th or 6th grade. I always had somebody count the number of times that somebody said "nigger" (209, I think) and was thrilled that very first time when one red-neck (white) guy said, "I never want to hear the word again." Well done, Mr. Twain! I love to talk about it....
Meanwhile, take care of yourself today!
I found (after teaching it several times because it was one book that the school had a class set of) that I loved *H.Finn* for Twain's very clear anti-racism. I don't see how it was ever considered a children's book although my mother read it in the 5th or 6th grade. I always had somebody count the number of times that somebody said "nigger" (209, I think) and was thrilled that very first time when one red-neck (white) guy said, "I never want to hear the word again." Well done, Mr. Twain! I love to talk about it....
154richardderus
Get those pills in you soonest, Horrible, and get good rest.
155ffortsa
Oh boy. I take a break from thread reading and you fall down. That does sound rather startling. Sorry about the pain, glad about the blood pressure meds, happy you have kitty purrs to help.
156figsfromthistle
>120 karenmarie: What an ordeal! I am glad that you are back home and feeling better. Hope the pain gets less for you as each day passes.
158msf59
Morning, Karen. Happy Wednesday. Sorry to hear about the continuing pain issues. I hope this abates soon. Fingers crossed. I have done NO fall migration birding so I am meeting my birding buddies this AM, after I drop off the "kids".
159richardderus
Morning, Horrible, hoping you slept well and are on the downslope of the pain from the fall.
*smooch* for a happier Wednesday than Tuesday.
*smooch* for a happier Wednesday than Tuesday.
160weird_O
Feel better soonly. I am counting on you. We're ALL counting on you. I'm feeling painfree but somewhat muddled. Gotta fetch me some bubble-gum books from the stacks.
161karenmarie
>153 LizzieD: Hi Peggy. They came, they cleaned, they were unobtrusive but sympathetic, they left.
I plan on starting it when I get off of LT. I started Sky Full of Elephants and it’s intriguing and off to a good start, too.
>154 richardderus: I’m trying really hard to do the pill thing in a timely manner. Took oxy at 8, tramadol at 9. Unfortunately, right now pain’s about 5 or so, darn it. *smooch*
>155 ffortsa: Hi Judy. It’s a small detail, but I didn’t fall until I lost consciousness due to low blood pressure – syncope. Kitty purrs are helping a lot. When I’m lying down in the Library, the kitties are all over me like white on rice. This morning I woke up to Zoe on my stomach and Wash down by my feet.
>156 figsfromthistle: Hi Anita! Thank you.
>157 Whisper1: Hello Linda and thank you. Before I got out of bed this morning I felt like things were coming along, but right now it’s only marginally better than at the hospital. Sigh. I need to be patient.
>158 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Wednesday to you, too. Keep those fingers crossed. Glad that you’re heading out to do some fall migration birding with your BBs.
>159 richardderus: ‘Morning, RDear. I had hours at a time of good sleep, with some dozing, and some doom scrolling and reading. As I replied to >157 Whisper1:, right now things are pretty painful. I’ll take your *smooch* for a happier Wednesday and give you a *smooch* back.
>160 weird_O: Hi Bill. Thank you. Hmmm, looks like it’s my duty to feel better soonly for all my LT friends. Jenna, my sister, various friends, and Bill, too, of course. I’m sorry you’re feeling somewhat muddled. Take care of yourself too, friend.
My bubblegum is smut, but I need to open and start Huckleberry Finn today and read another chapter of Sky Full of Elephants. I hope you find lots of good bubblegum. I’m pretty sure you’ll be successful, because … books. Do you shelve your books so that it’s easy to find ones you haven’t read yet?
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Pain management, cleaning ladies, napping, reading, purr therapy, letting folks know how I was doing, etc. I was in the mood to watch Line of Duty last night, so we did that. I slept a combination of good and poorly.
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Whew. The pain is vicious this morning. After LTing, I'm going to go lie down again. I have my lovely, gorgeous copy of Huckleberry Finn, but with what's going on right now feel it might be better to read it on Kindle, heft-wise. I paid 62¢ for it yesterday. I'll catch up on the prefatory materials in the Easton Press edition eventually, but will dive into the book itself today.
I have a 3 p.m. appointment with the PT, Bill chauffeuring, of course. Jenna might come over on her way to class. She and Hwan celebrated Korean Harvest Festival yesterday by cooking up a storm. Jenna shared photos.
I mention this almost in passing, but as a rule I live to eat. Food has always been a comfort, I tend to eat to feed my feelings, and thus being overweight much of my teenage and adult life is a result. However, this is only the second time in recent years that I can remember that I'm currently eating to live. Nothing tastes particularly good right now. Nothing in the house sounds appealing. My favorite breakfast, which I'm in the middle of, tastes like fat on sawdust. (pepperjack on low-sodium triscuits) The grapes taste okay.
I plan on starting it when I get off of LT. I started Sky Full of Elephants and it’s intriguing and off to a good start, too.
>154 richardderus: I’m trying really hard to do the pill thing in a timely manner. Took oxy at 8, tramadol at 9. Unfortunately, right now pain’s about 5 or so, darn it. *smooch*
>155 ffortsa: Hi Judy. It’s a small detail, but I didn’t fall until I lost consciousness due to low blood pressure – syncope. Kitty purrs are helping a lot. When I’m lying down in the Library, the kitties are all over me like white on rice. This morning I woke up to Zoe on my stomach and Wash down by my feet.
>156 figsfromthistle: Hi Anita! Thank you.
>157 Whisper1: Hello Linda and thank you. Before I got out of bed this morning I felt like things were coming along, but right now it’s only marginally better than at the hospital. Sigh. I need to be patient.
>158 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Wednesday to you, too. Keep those fingers crossed. Glad that you’re heading out to do some fall migration birding with your BBs.
>159 richardderus: ‘Morning, RDear. I had hours at a time of good sleep, with some dozing, and some doom scrolling and reading. As I replied to >157 Whisper1:, right now things are pretty painful. I’ll take your *smooch* for a happier Wednesday and give you a *smooch* back.
>160 weird_O: Hi Bill. Thank you. Hmmm, looks like it’s my duty to feel better soonly for all my LT friends. Jenna, my sister, various friends, and Bill, too, of course. I’m sorry you’re feeling somewhat muddled. Take care of yourself too, friend.
My bubblegum is smut, but I need to open and start Huckleberry Finn today and read another chapter of Sky Full of Elephants. I hope you find lots of good bubblegum. I’m pretty sure you’ll be successful, because … books. Do you shelve your books so that it’s easy to find ones you haven’t read yet?
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Whew. The pain is vicious this morning. After LTing, I'm going to go lie down again. I have my lovely, gorgeous copy of Huckleberry Finn, but with what's going on right now feel it might be better to read it on Kindle, heft-wise. I paid 62¢ for it yesterday. I'll catch up on the prefatory materials in the Easton Press edition eventually, but will dive into the book itself today.
I have a 3 p.m. appointment with the PT, Bill chauffeuring, of course. Jenna might come over on her way to class. She and Hwan celebrated Korean Harvest Festival yesterday by cooking up a storm. Jenna shared photos.
I mention this almost in passing, but as a rule I live to eat. Food has always been a comfort, I tend to eat to feed my feelings, and thus being overweight much of my teenage and adult life is a result. However, this is only the second time in recent years that I can remember that I'm currently eating to live. Nothing tastes particularly good right now. Nothing in the house sounds appealing. My favorite breakfast, which I'm in the middle of, tastes like fat on sawdust. (pepperjack on low-sodium triscuits) The grapes taste okay.
162LizzieD
I'm sorry that convalescence isn't going easily because things are bad enough when it is as easy as can be. I'm also sorry that food doesn't taste good. That's insult kicking injury. Wishing you the time SOON when you're off the pain meds and things are back as they should be. Meanwhile, I pray for healing to speed and you to find even more patience than your usual stoic amount. We love you!!!! (((((Karen)))))
163karenmarie
Thank you, my dear Peggy. Prayers are welcome, too, of course.
I don't feel particularly stoic right now...
Love and hugs greatly appreciated.
I don't feel particularly stoic right now...
Love and hugs greatly appreciated.
164lauralkeet
I'm sorry to see you're still in pain, Karen. Sending love and hugs your way.
165streamsong
I'm so sorry about the pain. Will you be seeing some sort of specialist? They may have more ideas.
Glad the kitties are helping.
Thanks for all the interesting thoughts on the alert systems. The one I chose last year doesn't have a fall alarm, but is active for my activities outside the house. At this point in my life, I felt that I was more likely to be injured by a horse than from a fall in the house. The systems I looked at either had a good outdoor alert system or a fall alert. I may change my mind as time goes on.
Glad the kitties are helping.
Thanks for all the interesting thoughts on the alert systems. The one I chose last year doesn't have a fall alarm, but is active for my activities outside the house. At this point in my life, I felt that I was more likely to be injured by a horse than from a fall in the house. The systems I looked at either had a good outdoor alert system or a fall alert. I may change my mind as time goes on.
166quondame
>161 karenmarie: Things are really bad when food is charmless. That such an accessible pleasure is out of your reach is tragic. I hope this deprivation is brief.
167alcottacre
I am so sorry to hear about your medical emergency, Karen, but very happy to hear that your doctors were on the spot and readily able to determine the cause.
I hope the pain meds kick in for you soon. Please take care of yourself!
I hope the pain meds kick in for you soon. Please take care of yourself!
168msf59
Morning, Karen. Sweet Thursday. I had a nice time birding with my BBs yesterday. A few migrants coming in. Playing PB this AM and then heading out to hang with Jack for a few hours. I have not seen their new house yet. I hope your pain levels have subsided.
169richardderus
>161 karenmarie: Harvest festival nosh coming your way via Jenna? If you're wondering, your taste changes are part of the experience of pain. You'll find that salt has the most taste, sugar gets sort of metallic-tasting while in bad pain. Food in general is bland for a good long while as you learn where to zero out now.
This too shall pass, sweetiedarling.
This too shall pass, sweetiedarling.
170karenmarie
>164 lauralkeet: Thank you, Laura. Sympathy, love, and hugs are all greatly appreciated.
>165 streamsong: Thanks, Janet. I’m seeing my GP today at 10:20. Pain management is definitely on my list as a note in my mobile, which will be going with me.
The kitties are all over me. I’m thinking Bill and I need to get alarm systems for when one of us is out of the house. If the other goes down, it’s much quicker to get emergency services directly.
>166 quondame: Coffee tastes good, Susan. I’ve had 3 sips. The only thing remotely appealing is scrambled eggs in a flour tortilla, but I’d have to make it and I’m not sure I have the fortitude right now. I took oxycodone 40 minutes ago, but it hasn’t really kicked in. Now is just a period of trauma – eating to live, back pain (currently 6 out of 100). It sucks, but will get better.
>167 alcottacre: Hi Stasia, and thank you. I live 10-15 minutes away from the hospital they took me to. My GP is 15 minutes away, my cardiologist is 18 minutes away. The hospital where they took me for my heart attack is 45 minutes away unless you’re in an ambulance at 10 p.m., when apparently it takes about 20 minutes. I can’t imagine moving away from the area served by the UNC Medical System and Duke. I’m doing everything I can to take care of myself.
>168 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and sweet Thursday to you, too. Glad you had a good BB adventure. Yay for PB, and I’m glad you’ll finally get to see Bree and Sean’s new house and get time with Jack. I've got 2 male Cardinals and a White-Breasted Nuthatch, and had a male hummingbird when I first came into the Sunroom.
The pain comes and goes. Best relief right now is in bed.
>169 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. Jenna did not bring food because frankly nothing sounded good. My stomach is a bit wonky, and everything they made is fried. Normally they eat a lot of rice, fish, chicken, and raw or lightly cooked vegetables. Hwan's a sucker for bad American food - fast food and NOT deluxe chocolate. She'd prefer a Hershey's chocolate bar to See's. Sigh. I still love her...
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Bed, reading, PT appointment. Seeing Max was good. He explained more about T12 fractures, iced my lower back, and in his opinion I should start PT 3 weeks after the syncope, in other words, in 2 weeks.
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GP appointment at 10:20. We'll leave the house at 9:45 in order to check in 15 minutes before the appointment. I'll be glad when I'm back home in jammies and in bed.
>165 streamsong: Thanks, Janet. I’m seeing my GP today at 10:20. Pain management is definitely on my list as a note in my mobile, which will be going with me.
The kitties are all over me. I’m thinking Bill and I need to get alarm systems for when one of us is out of the house. If the other goes down, it’s much quicker to get emergency services directly.
>166 quondame: Coffee tastes good, Susan. I’ve had 3 sips. The only thing remotely appealing is scrambled eggs in a flour tortilla, but I’d have to make it and I’m not sure I have the fortitude right now. I took oxycodone 40 minutes ago, but it hasn’t really kicked in. Now is just a period of trauma – eating to live, back pain (currently 6 out of 100). It sucks, but will get better.
>167 alcottacre: Hi Stasia, and thank you. I live 10-15 minutes away from the hospital they took me to. My GP is 15 minutes away, my cardiologist is 18 minutes away. The hospital where they took me for my heart attack is 45 minutes away unless you’re in an ambulance at 10 p.m., when apparently it takes about 20 minutes. I can’t imagine moving away from the area served by the UNC Medical System and Duke. I’m doing everything I can to take care of myself.
>168 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and sweet Thursday to you, too. Glad you had a good BB adventure. Yay for PB, and I’m glad you’ll finally get to see Bree and Sean’s new house and get time with Jack. I've got 2 male Cardinals and a White-Breasted Nuthatch, and had a male hummingbird when I first came into the Sunroom.
The pain comes and goes. Best relief right now is in bed.
>169 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. Jenna did not bring food because frankly nothing sounded good. My stomach is a bit wonky, and everything they made is fried. Normally they eat a lot of rice, fish, chicken, and raw or lightly cooked vegetables. Hwan's a sucker for bad American food - fast food and NOT deluxe chocolate. She'd prefer a Hershey's chocolate bar to See's. Sigh. I still love her...
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GP appointment at 10:20. We'll leave the house at 9:45 in order to check in 15 minutes before the appointment. I'll be glad when I'm back home in jammies and in bed.
171alcottacre
>170 karenmarie: I'll be glad when I'm back home in jammies and in bed.
I do not think I blame you! I hope all goes well with the GP!
I do not think I blame you! I hope all goes well with the GP!
172ArlieS
>120 karenmarie: Yeesh! Scary experience! Reading this post it sounds like all's well that ends well, except the residual pain; I hope i won't learn there were worse ramifications as I get more caught up on your thread.
173atozgrl
>170 karenmarie: I'm glad you had a good PT appointment, and I hope the GP appointment went just as well. And I really hope that the pain has improved. I hate to hear that you have so much of it to deal with now. Sending much love, many ((((((((hugs)))))))), and prayers your way.
174LizzieD
Good night, ((((((((Karen))))))))! I look forward to hearing about your visit to the doc tomorrow. Hope you sleep well!
175msf59
Morning, Karen. Happy Friday. My busy schedule continues. Joe and I are meeting Mary (bell7) and her family for a Cubs game today. A brewery or 2, afterwards. It should be a lot of fun.
I enjoyed my time with Jack yesterday and I love the new house. I plan on visiting them again tomorrow. I saw a hummer yesterday at the feeders. Have a great, pain-free weekend.
I enjoyed my time with Jack yesterday and I love the new house. I plan on visiting them again tomorrow. I saw a hummer yesterday at the feeders. Have a great, pain-free weekend.
176karenmarie
Many hugs to you all for your love and support while I go through this sh*t show.
>171 alcottacre: Hi Stasia, and thank you. It went well with my GP, see below.
>172 ArlieS: Hello Arlie. The only ramifications so far are two - horrible pain when I’m at the end of a pain med cycle and *only* bad pain when I’m all caught up, and one that frequently goes along with opioids, which is constipation.So far one dose each of Miralax and suppositories haven’t worked. The nasal spray pain med – Calcitonin – should be on today’s pharmacy order, which will come in around noon. I begged Christina to fill it as soon as possible. I also asked if she could add a box of Milk of Magnesia Tablets so Bill could just come through the drive-through to pick up 2 prescriptions and the MoM tablets. She said no problem. As much as we sometimes have problems with Walgreens, they are always helpful in a pinch. Louise said Milk of Magnesia Tablets are good for constipation.
>173 atozgrl: Thanks, Irene, both went well. See below. Thank you, too, for the love, hugs, and prayers. I always joke with my friend Karen about putting in a fix for me with God, so every fix helps. *smile*
>174 LizzieD: Hello my dear, and thank you for the hugs. I had a couple of 2-3 hour periods of sleep.
>175 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Friday to you. Sounds like one right up your alley – friends, baseball, and beer. Have a wonderful time.
I’m glad you had a good time with Jack yesterday. Yay for the new house. The hummers will start migrating soon, so seeing them this time of year is always a thrill. I saw one again yesterday. Nobody visiting right now, but the feeders are mostly empty. I’m going to see if Jenna can come over on Sunday for a couple of things, including feeder replenishment.
From your mouth to God’s ear… this pain is amongst the worst I’ve experienced (in recent years) that wasn’t expected. Knee surgeries, yes. Aggravated old T12 fracture? No.
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I saw my GP yesterday morning. I think he spent half an hour or more with me. The end result is that he refilled an anti- nausea med, gave me the prescription for the nasal spray pain relief, and etc. I did watch most of the Arsenal - Atalanta match, Champions League, which Arsenal won 1-0. Other than that, much time in bed.
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Today is a call with my Aunt Joyce ~1 p.m., and not much else. Pain management, sleep, food. Reading.
>171 alcottacre: Hi Stasia, and thank you. It went well with my GP, see below.
>172 ArlieS: Hello Arlie. The only ramifications so far are two - horrible pain when I’m at the end of a pain med cycle and *only* bad pain when I’m all caught up, and one that frequently goes along with opioids, which is constipation.
>173 atozgrl: Thanks, Irene, both went well. See below. Thank you, too, for the love, hugs, and prayers. I always joke with my friend Karen about putting in a fix for me with God, so every fix helps. *smile*
>174 LizzieD: Hello my dear, and thank you for the hugs. I had a couple of 2-3 hour periods of sleep.
>175 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Friday to you. Sounds like one right up your alley – friends, baseball, and beer. Have a wonderful time.
I’m glad you had a good time with Jack yesterday. Yay for the new house. The hummers will start migrating soon, so seeing them this time of year is always a thrill. I saw one again yesterday. Nobody visiting right now, but the feeders are mostly empty. I’m going to see if Jenna can come over on Sunday for a couple of things, including feeder replenishment.
From your mouth to God’s ear… this pain is amongst the worst I’ve experienced (in recent years) that wasn’t expected. Knee surgeries, yes. Aggravated old T12 fracture? No.
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I saw my GP yesterday morning. I think he spent half an hour or more with me. The end result is that he refilled an anti- nausea med, gave me the prescription for the nasal spray pain relief, and etc. I did watch most of the Arsenal - Atalanta match, Champions League, which Arsenal won 1-0. Other than that, much time in bed.
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Today is a call with my Aunt Joyce ~1 p.m., and not much else. Pain management, sleep, food. Reading.
177LizzieD
I'm sorry that this pain is not disappearing day to day, Karen. It will, but I also know it's awful as long as it's around. I witnessed my mom suffer through too many spinal compression fractures to have any but the worst dread of it. Do what you need. I know that you do, but I feel as though I'm participating when I give that kind of advice.
Enjoy Aunt Joyce!
Hooray for your TWO!
Enjoy Aunt Joyce!
Hooray for your TWO!
178magicians_nephew
>152 karenmarie: Huckleberry Finn is such a rich feast. Lost count of the times I've read it and learned new things every time.
Sort of surprised you're not reading James the newly written gloss on Twain character that everyone else is chatting about. I liked it with some reservations.
There is a strange little book called The True Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by a man named John Seelye. He did his own glass on Twain put in a LOT of smut and sex that Twain's wife Olivia wouldn't let him put in his book. And of course Jim dies in the end.
But Twain is still the best -- untouchable.
Sort of surprised you're not reading James the newly written gloss on Twain character that everyone else is chatting about. I liked it with some reservations.
There is a strange little book called The True Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by a man named John Seelye. He did his own glass on Twain put in a LOT of smut and sex that Twain's wife Olivia wouldn't let him put in his book. And of course Jim dies in the end.
But Twain is still the best -- untouchable.
179richardderus
>176 karenmarie: I hope Aunt Joyce had only delightful things to chat with you about and your meds defeat the awfuls. *smooch*
180karenmarie
>177 LizzieD: Peggy, I’m trying so hard to do everything right. I took my first dose of calcitonin yesterday and based on how awful I feel right now and how good I felt about an hour after taking it, I’m wishing it was more than a once-a-day-dose and thinking that it will really help with the pain. My GP said it would take a couple of days to 'kick in'. I’m going to see if the oxy and tramadol kick in right now, and if not, I’ll take today’s dose 10:30ish.
I always feel like you’re participating my dear. I feel the love coming up from ‘Southeastern North Carolina (right on I-95)’. Thanks re my two and I did enjoy Aunt Joyce.
>178 magicians_nephew: ‘Morning, Jim. Our book club will be reading James for our January meeting. We thought reading/re-reading HF would make reading James a richer experience. The True Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is hard to come by and expensive at that. I’ve added it to my wish list.
I’m ashamed to say that I’ve only read four by Twain – Tom Sawyer, The Diaries of Adam & Eve, Mark Twain's Best, and Life on the Mississippi. I have twelve total, so am woefully behind.
>179 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. I was in good shape when talking with Aunt Joyce yesterday, having taken the calcitonin some time before calling her.
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HVAC maintenance guys were here at 8 a.m., which was fantastic timing as the downstairs AC had stopped working about 9 the night before. I was oblivious - I run cold anyway so must have appreciated the additional heat. They unclogged the drain line, solving the problem, then found a capacitor that needed to be replaced in the upstairs unit. That plus the annual $350 maintenance contract were not cheap, but necessary.
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Watched Line of Duty last night. It is so intense.
Read, dozed.
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Bill will watch Premier League today, but I probably won't. Arsenal play Man City tomorrow. So, for today, reading, napping, etc.
I always feel like you’re participating my dear. I feel the love coming up from ‘Southeastern North Carolina (right on I-95)’. Thanks re my two and I did enjoy Aunt Joyce.
>178 magicians_nephew: ‘Morning, Jim. Our book club will be reading James for our January meeting. We thought reading/re-reading HF would make reading James a richer experience. The True Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is hard to come by and expensive at that. I’ve added it to my wish list.
I’m ashamed to say that I’ve only read four by Twain – Tom Sawyer, The Diaries of Adam & Eve, Mark Twain's Best, and Life on the Mississippi. I have twelve total, so am woefully behind.
>179 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. I was in good shape when talking with Aunt Joyce yesterday, having taken the calcitonin some time before calling her.
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HVAC maintenance guys were here at 8 a.m., which was fantastic timing as the downstairs AC had stopped working about 9 the night before. I was oblivious - I run cold anyway so must have appreciated the additional heat. They unclogged the drain line, solving the problem, then found a capacitor that needed to be replaced in the upstairs unit. That plus the annual $350 maintenance contract were not cheap, but necessary.
Bill got the calcitonin and a prescription for an anti-nausea medicine called Ondansetron ODT (which works beautifully!) plus one OTC item I needed early afternoon.
Aunt Joyce, my mother's younger sister, and I chatted for an hour and 20 minutes. She'll be 89 in December. She doesn't bake any more, but still cooks and loves it. Yesterday's effort was homemade spaghetti sauce, enough for 8 meals for them. 25 ingredients... We had a great time talking about lots of things. Once I got her caught up on my medical crap, we talked about cooking, baking, family, and etc.
Watched Line of Duty last night. It is so intense.
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Bill will watch Premier League today, but I probably won't. Arsenal play Man City tomorrow. So, for today, reading, napping, etc.
181elorin
De-Lurking and sending you positive energy for dealing with the pain. Love up all the kitty love and hang in there.
182richardderus
>180 karenmarie: You're wise to keep the mental space quiet just now. Your energy needs to be focused on the needs of your healing processes. Pain, untreated, steals huge amounts of energy in a bad but obvious way. Fun stuff like getting excited about spectacles does too, but without being so obvious about it.
Glad Aunt Joyce is well and happy, busy and active, at 89. May you follow in her footsteps!
Glad Aunt Joyce is well and happy, busy and active, at 89. May you follow in her footsteps!
183streamsong
Here's hoping the calcitonin kicks in and helps you feel much better!
This may be because the local hospital is so small, but they always send me to a specialist after they patch me together a bit. I did some googling on 'Compression fracture after a fall' (not even sure that's what you have) and they did have different suggestions for pain relief. I won't comment on them because you may have done the same and already talked them over with your doctor and PT. I think we just all **WANT** you to feel better as quickly as possible - and we all feel helpless not being able to help.
I just finished read James; I thought it was my book club's choice for the month, but it wasn't. :) Stress isi making me a bit goofy. Nevertheless it was a wonderful read.
This may be because the local hospital is so small, but they always send me to a specialist after they patch me together a bit. I did some googling on 'Compression fracture after a fall' (not even sure that's what you have) and they did have different suggestions for pain relief. I won't comment on them because you may have done the same and already talked them over with your doctor and PT. I think we just all **WANT** you to feel better as quickly as possible - and we all feel helpless not being able to help.
I just finished read James; I thought it was my book club's choice for the month, but it wasn't. :) Stress isi making me a bit goofy. Nevertheless it was a wonderful read.
184LizzieD
Good morning still, Karen! I hope that the calcitronin (which I've never heard of but wish Mama had had in 2016) has had time to do its good work for you this morning. I wish you didn't need it or the patience you're being obliged to develop.
You and Jim and Janet are making me want to pick up James right now. I did sneak a peek at the first few pages, but I put it down for later and later hasn't come yet.
Glad your Aunt Joyce is still active and that you and she could have that time together. You and I need to talk when we both can! Maybe when you're getting bored but not ready to get on with things???
We're 4 Sisters today (not as literary as 3 Sisters). I tried a couple of foreign words just to see whether they were on the list; they were.
Speaking of *James*, I have the leading of my Sunday School class in the morning, and we're reading NT *James*. I'm very happy to be sharing the leadership role and not being responsible every single Sunday. Now I need to go get my stuff together.
You and Jim and Janet are making me want to pick up James right now. I did sneak a peek at the first few pages, but I put it down for later and later hasn't come yet.
Glad your Aunt Joyce is still active and that you and she could have that time together. You and I need to talk when we both can! Maybe when you're getting bored but not ready to get on with things???
We're 4 Sisters today (not as literary as 3 Sisters). I tried a couple of foreign words just to see whether they were on the list; they were.
Speaking of *James*, I have the leading of my Sunday School class in the morning, and we're reading NT *James*. I'm very happy to be sharing the leadership role and not being responsible every single Sunday. Now I need to go get my stuff together.
185karenmarie
>181 elorin: Hi Robyn. Thank you for de-lurking. I’ll take all the positive energy I can get. The kitties are helping – they sleep on the bed or on a chair nearby. Zoe’s here in the Sunroom with me right now.
>182 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. As you well know, dealing with pain is so draining. Thanks re Aunt Joyce. And yes, my focus is on healing and managing the pain. *smooch*
>183 streamsong: ‘Morning, Janet. I was in significantly less pain when I first woke up this morning, but now it’s right back at me. I just took oxycodone and Tylenol, so here’s hoping they kick in soon.
I know that feeling of helplessness and wanting to do something, anything, for someone, and am sorry that I’m in this position for me AND the people who care about me. I appreciate the concern and wanting me to feel better as quickly as possible, believe me.
At least you’ve read it and with a quick refresh can be ready for when there is a discussion.
>184 LizzieD: Good morning, next day, Peggy! Thanks re the calcitronin. Being patient is not my superpower for sure. Right now I’m dealing with pain before meds kick in and probably having low blood sugar – not exactly woozy but definitely a bit on the weird side. I’ll get Bill to get his blood pressure cuff out and remind me how to use it after he gets up.
I really need to read Huckleberry Finn for our October 13th discussion of it in book club, then James for January. Sigh.
My Aunt Joyce is amazing. We had a wonderful time getting caught up.
I’d love to chat with you. I know you’re busy with Church today, but perhaps tomorrow or Tuesday? I have nothing on my schedule. Let’s text to firm it up.
I’m glad you’re sharing the leadership role for Sunday School.
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Reading, napping, keeping caught up on pain meds, watching the end of S5 of Line of Duty. Wow. Just, wow.
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Reading napping, keeping caught up on pain meds. Arsenal plays Man City at 11:30. They're formidable, and we've got a couple of key players out. Sigh. Fingers crossed.
I was supposed to be at Book Sale Set Up this morning but of course can't go. Jenna will be there, and was so cute this morning - she texted me to see if Hwan can go too. Of course she can, I said, and reminded Jenna that for volunteering they each get a book.
>182 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. As you well know, dealing with pain is so draining. Thanks re Aunt Joyce. And yes, my focus is on healing and managing the pain. *smooch*
>183 streamsong: ‘Morning, Janet. I was in significantly less pain when I first woke up this morning, but now it’s right back at me. I just took oxycodone and Tylenol, so here’s hoping they kick in soon.
I know that feeling of helplessness and wanting to do something, anything, for someone, and am sorry that I’m in this position for me AND the people who care about me. I appreciate the concern and wanting me to feel better as quickly as possible, believe me.
At least you’ve read it and with a quick refresh can be ready for when there is a discussion.
>184 LizzieD: Good morning, next day, Peggy! Thanks re the calcitronin. Being patient is not my superpower for sure. Right now I’m dealing with pain before meds kick in and probably having low blood sugar – not exactly woozy but definitely a bit on the weird side. I’ll get Bill to get his blood pressure cuff out and remind me how to use it after he gets up.
I really need to read Huckleberry Finn for our October 13th discussion of it in book club, then James for January. Sigh.
My Aunt Joyce is amazing. We had a wonderful time getting caught up.
I’d love to chat with you. I know you’re busy with Church today, but perhaps tomorrow or Tuesday? I have nothing on my schedule. Let’s text to firm it up.
I’m glad you’re sharing the leadership role for Sunday School.
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Reading, napping, keeping caught up on pain meds, watching the end of S5 of Line of Duty. Wow. Just, wow.
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Reading napping, keeping caught up on pain meds. Arsenal plays Man City at 11:30. They're formidable, and we've got a couple of key players out. Sigh. Fingers crossed.
I was supposed to be at Book Sale Set Up this morning but of course can't go. Jenna will be there, and was so cute this morning - she texted me to see if Hwan can go too. Of course she can, I said, and reminded Jenna that for volunteering they each get a book.
186msf59
Morning, Karen. Happy Sunday. I am so sorry to hear about continuing pain issues. WTH? I hope you get a break very soon. I have been on the go, the past few days. Sue is out of town visiting friends. I got back from the city, yesterday morning and then went out to Brees later in the day. I brought Juno too and spent the night. We had such a good time. Sadly, Jack was spending the night with his aunts, so I missed him. I really like the new house.
I am having a chill day today. Books and football. I hope you get those feeders filled.
I am having a chill day today. Books and football. I hope you get those feeders filled.
187richardderus
>185 karenmarie: I'm so pleased the JennaHwan unit will fly the flag for you. I', mostly glad because you're very Duty-oriented and I know how hard it is not to succumb to the siren call even when you know you shouldn't. Good on ya, sweetiedarling.
I might actually finish writing my September Pearl-Rules today! I think I only have one to go. (Watch, six more will suddenly sprout from my {sorry dear} googledocs.)
Smooth-Sunday *smooch*
I might actually finish writing my September Pearl-Rules today! I think I only have one to go. (Watch, six more will suddenly sprout from my {sorry dear} googledocs.)
Smooth-Sunday *smooch*
188LizzieD
Good night, Karen - how I hope it will be for you!!!
Let's aim for a Tuesday chat. I'll be in touch.
Off to eat some lentil salad and read a bit. Astonishing!
Let's aim for a Tuesday chat. I'll be in touch.
Off to eat some lentil salad and read a bit. Astonishing!
189ArlieS
>176 karenmarie: Absolutely not fun. And right about now, "could be worse" isn't going to help at all, if you are anything like me. You have my sympathy, not that that will do any good.
Since I'm 3 days behind replying, I hope things are already improving for you.
Since I'm 3 days behind replying, I hope things are already improving for you.
190karenmarie
>186 msf59: ‘Morning the next day, Mark! Thanks re the pain. I don’t have bloating or cramping right now. Read: I’m finally not constipated, but my back is about a 6 or 7. The oxy and Tylenol haven’t kicked in yet from taking them an hour ago.
I’m glad that although you didn’t get to see Jack, you got to spend time with Bree and Sean. And I suppose it was a doggie play date, right?
B&B&B – books and ‘ball and beer? Beer too, yes? Or was Saturday’s beer fest enough for a while?
I cannot get the feeders filled. The idea of carrying in birdseed from the garage, making up hummingbird food, and actually filling feeders is too daunting. The birds are just going to have to suffer unless Jenna can come by on the way to her class and fill them for me.
>187 richardderus: Hi RD. Oooh, ship name JenWan. Do I dare mention it to her? Hwan is so cute and sweet and brilliant. I asked Jenna what kinds of books she reads and she told me “Hmm. Many. Usually some sort of space opera type deal with women who murder things. Also reads math books for fun, so a range.” Math books for fun.? I wonder if she's read Flatland a Romance of Many Dimensions? Any recommendations for "space opera type deal with women who murder things?"
You are definitely on top of September, good for you. I’m abysmally behind with spreadsheets and lightning round, but at least have all books read recorded. I’ve abandoned some more, and need to record them, too.
Believe me, if I could have staggered in to the Book Sale Set Up, I would have. The problem is that my ego needing me to be there would cause people to have to cater to me. They would not hesitate to do so, but nope. I’m glad Hwan went. Here’s a pic Jenna sent to me:
photo of Jenna and Hwan removed - Hwan does not like her photo posted on social media
You can love googledocs and I can still love you…
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>188 LizzieD: Hi Peggy. Things seem a tad better – constipation is not an issue any more. Back pain is still here, but I guess one thing at a time.
Tuesday sounds wonderful. Lentil salad sounds good to me. Yay for having the time to read.
>189 ArlieS: Hi Arlie. Things are better, thank goodness. Sympathy is good energy waves, and I'll take 'em. Yesterday was pivotal. Now instead of acute back pain AND constipation, I've only got acute back pain. One step at a time.
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Might be too much information re constipation:Yesterday was day two of using magnesium citrate per my doctor's instructions. I think he thought it would work immediately, but no joy on Saturday so I did it again yesterday. 5 hours later it paid off. 11 days constipated, my personal, awful, record.
Arsenal tied Man City 2-2, which was our original expectation and hope - a draw - but Man City scored at 1-2 in the 98th minute of stoppage time so instead of Arsenal winning, it was a draw.
Watched one episode of Line of Duty last night. Had a combination good and rough night.
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Nothing planned except to write a check to Spectrum and place a Melaleuca order online. Read, update Lightning Round and spreadsheets, possibly putter in the Sunroom.
I’m glad that although you didn’t get to see Jack, you got to spend time with Bree and Sean. And I suppose it was a doggie play date, right?
B&B&B – books and ‘ball and beer? Beer too, yes? Or was Saturday’s beer fest enough for a while?
I cannot get the feeders filled. The idea of carrying in birdseed from the garage, making up hummingbird food, and actually filling feeders is too daunting. The birds are just going to have to suffer unless Jenna can come by on the way to her class and fill them for me.
>187 richardderus: Hi RD. Oooh, ship name JenWan. Do I dare mention it to her? Hwan is so cute and sweet and brilliant. I asked Jenna what kinds of books she reads and she told me “Hmm. Many. Usually some sort of space opera type deal with women who murder things. Also reads math books for fun, so a range.” Math books for fun.? I wonder if she's read Flatland a Romance of Many Dimensions? Any recommendations for "space opera type deal with women who murder things?"
You are definitely on top of September, good for you. I’m abysmally behind with spreadsheets and lightning round, but at least have all books read recorded. I’ve abandoned some more, and need to record them, too.
Believe me, if I could have staggered in to the Book Sale Set Up, I would have. The problem is that my ego needing me to be there would cause people to have to cater to me. They would not hesitate to do so, but nope. I’m glad Hwan went. Here’s a pic Jenna sent to me:
photo of Jenna and Hwan removed - Hwan does not like her photo posted on social media
You can love googledocs and I can still love you…
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>188 LizzieD: Hi Peggy. Things seem a tad better – constipation is not an issue any more. Back pain is still here, but I guess one thing at a time.
Tuesday sounds wonderful. Lentil salad sounds good to me. Yay for having the time to read.
>189 ArlieS: Hi Arlie. Things are better, thank goodness. Sympathy is good energy waves, and I'll take 'em. Yesterday was pivotal. Now instead of acute back pain AND constipation, I've only got acute back pain. One step at a time.
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Arsenal tied Man City 2-2, which was our original expectation and hope - a draw - but Man City scored at 1-2 in the 98th minute of stoppage time so instead of Arsenal winning, it was a draw.
Watched one episode of Line of Duty last night. Had a combination good and rough night.
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191LizzieD
I don't know where to start......... I am excessively glad that you have the one issue settled. Back pain + constipation has to be just about unbearable; I know Mama found it so. If you get into a comfortable position and stay still, do you still hurt? I hope your meds are kicking in now whatever your answer.
JenWan! That is about the most precious picture I've ever seen. Jenna is grinning (!), and Hwan is totally happy. Good for them!
I get my second dose of Prolia for the year at 1:00 and then do a bit of grocery shopping. Then I come home and decide what to do with the rest of my lentils. I had thought soup in case I wasn't crazy about the salad, but I like the salad a lot. The only thing I know for sure is that I won't be putting sweet potatoes in them - at least not right now.
Rest and read! Nap some.
JenWan! That is about the most precious picture I've ever seen. Jenna is grinning (!), and Hwan is totally happy. Good for them!
I get my second dose of Prolia for the year at 1:00 and then do a bit of grocery shopping. Then I come home and decide what to do with the rest of my lentils. I had thought soup in case I wasn't crazy about the salad, but I like the salad a lot. The only thing I know for sure is that I won't be putting sweet potatoes in them - at least not right now.
Rest and read! Nap some.
192lauralkeet
That is such a cute pic of Jenna and Hwan. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I'm sorry to read that you are still managing pain, although having relief from that nasty other issue is good news.
I'm sorry to read that you are still managing pain, although having relief from that nasty other issue is good news.
193karenmarie
>191 LizzieD: Hey Peggy. I can get comfortable, especially if I'm lying down. I can sit in the Sunroom in my chair with my feet up and be comfortable for a while, too. Meds helping, and just took tramadol.
Aren't they cute?
Ooh, lentil salad. I have carrots and onions and can fiddle with the recipe I found to use fresh broccoli and cabbage instead of red pepper and celery. Wish I had celery and red pepper, though...
The rest of your day sounds productive. Just getting up to see what fresh vegetables I had was not fun, so I won't make the salad today. Or, I might cook the lentils in a while, then do the rest way later or tomorrow.
Yes, resting and reading and napping are top o' stack right now, any order.
>192 lauralkeet: Hi Laura! Glad you like it, you're welcome. When my kid's happy, I'm really happy. So even though I've got physical stuff going on, not worrying about my kid is good.
Yes, one problem down, one problem to go. The pain's going to take a while - the PT said 2 weeks before I should even start PT, so a week and a half or from now for any rehab. Rest and no strain. Little walks in the house when I feel up to it. I do move around a lot, going from Library to Sunroom to Utility Room to Kitchen in all combinations, so I'm not down for too long at a time. Patience is a virtue, which I'm really having to work hard at.
Time to go lie down and read/doze/nap.
Aren't they cute?
Ooh, lentil salad. I have carrots and onions and can fiddle with the recipe I found to use fresh broccoli and cabbage instead of red pepper and celery. Wish I had celery and red pepper, though...
The rest of your day sounds productive. Just getting up to see what fresh vegetables I had was not fun, so I won't make the salad today. Or, I might cook the lentils in a while, then do the rest way later or tomorrow.
Yes, resting and reading and napping are top o' stack right now, any order.
>192 lauralkeet: Hi Laura! Glad you like it, you're welcome. When my kid's happy, I'm really happy. So even though I've got physical stuff going on, not worrying about my kid is good.
Yes, one problem down, one problem to go. The pain's going to take a while - the PT said 2 weeks before I should even start PT, so a week and a half or from now for any rehab. Rest and no strain. Little walks in the house when I feel up to it. I do move around a lot, going from Library to Sunroom to Utility Room to Kitchen in all combinations, so I'm not down for too long at a time. Patience is a virtue, which I'm really having to work hard at.
Time to go lie down and read/doze/nap.
194richardderus
>190 karenmarie: JennWan should know they're being shipped, doncha think?
VERY glad the eleven-day record has finally succumbed. Misery, wretchedness, and horror all rolled into one awful package, that. My goodness, what a siege you've had! My worst event is the damned googledoc accidentally got double-saved after I made edits so I had a few very bad moments thinking I'd failed to save IMPORTANT edits not little nitpicky ones.
AI stinks. I hate the "convenience" of its autocorrect-on-steroids making changes a human would know are just wrong, but not autocorrecting obvious typos. *grumble*
*smooch* anyway, I'm just grousing about the uneven rollout of Modernity.
VERY glad the eleven-day record has finally succumbed. Misery, wretchedness, and horror all rolled into one awful package, that. My goodness, what a siege you've had! My worst event is the damned googledoc accidentally got double-saved after I made edits so I had a few very bad moments thinking I'd failed to save IMPORTANT edits not little nitpicky ones.
AI stinks. I hate the "convenience" of its autocorrect-on-steroids making changes a human would know are just wrong, but not autocorrecting obvious typos. *grumble*
*smooch* anyway, I'm just grousing about the uneven rollout of Modernity.
195quondame
>190 karenmarie: Not space, but significant amount of stabbing by a woman The Bride of the Blue Wind. This is absolutely not about the joys of being a bride.
What a delightful picture of the sweet pair!
May your back pain go the way of, well, you know....
What a delightful picture of the sweet pair!
May your back pain go the way of, well, you know....
196msf59
Morning, Karen. Love the Jenna and Hwan pic. You asked about Juno's doggie date. She loves it at Bree's place, especially the fenced yard but poor Duke, the German Shepard is getting old and doesn't want to play anymore.
Raining here, so I will play PB indoors, after dropping off the kids. Our PB picnic yesterday was perfect. Such a great group.
Raining here, so I will play PB indoors, after dropping off the kids. Our PB picnic yesterday was perfect. Such a great group.
197weird_O
It is downright autumnal here. I was compelled to close windows, first time since about April. It won't be long before I fiddle with the thermostats.
I think maybe I might be able to conjure some reading mojo. Perhaps. I certainly have stellar stacks of books to be read.
I dropped the last shelf into place last evening. Adding 98 feet to my library capacity. I did the math. 98 feet! I really should spread varnish on the surfaces. The unshelved books are in an uproar. Fortunately, most are crowded into cardboard boxes, so they can't raise a real ruckus (like raking tin cups across the bars).
Be sure to have a first-rate day.
Oh, and allow me to add my voice to the overall murmur: What a pair of sweetie pies.
I think maybe I might be able to conjure some reading mojo. Perhaps. I certainly have stellar stacks of books to be read.
I dropped the last shelf into place last evening. Adding 98 feet to my library capacity. I did the math. 98 feet! I really should spread varnish on the surfaces. The unshelved books are in an uproar. Fortunately, most are crowded into cardboard boxes, so they can't raise a real ruckus (like raking tin cups across the bars).
Be sure to have a first-rate day.
Oh, and allow me to add my voice to the overall murmur: What a pair of sweetie pies.
198The_Hibernator
Morning Karen! Did you enjoy your relaxing day yesterday?
199LizzieD
Dear Karen Friends, I got a text this morning from Jenna and then a couple from Karen saying that she's in the hospital again for a day or two getting some help with pain management. I'll leave it to her to tell the story when she's back home. Nothing dire is going on, but she's where she needs to be.
Meanwhile, she Wordled in 4 this morning. She says, "Pretty good!" I say, "Amazing!"
I know that she depends on your long-distance love and support. We all do, don't we?
Meanwhile, she Wordled in 4 this morning. She says, "Pretty good!" I say, "Amazing!"
I know that she depends on your long-distance love and support. We all do, don't we?
200klobrien2
>199 LizzieD: Oh, Karen, I’m so sorry that pain is hounding you! I know that, as LizzieD says, that you are where you need to be!
I’ll be remembering you and praying for you!
Karen O
I’ll be remembering you and praying for you!
Karen O
201richardderus
>199 LizzieD: I'm so glad to know what's happening, Peggy, so thanks for that.
Poor you, Horrible! I'm glad you are where you need to be. Get better soon!
Poor you, Horrible! I'm glad you are where you need to be. Get better soon!
202streamsong
Darnit anyway. I hope you are getting some rest and relief.
You still managed to out-Wordle me. It took me 6. Sigh. Got stuck in the olddandy, candy, handy routine.
Thanks, Peggy, for letting us know.
You still managed to out-Wordle me. It took me 6. Sigh. Got stuck in the old
Thanks, Peggy, for letting us know.
203lauralkeet
Thinking of you, Karen. I hope they fix you up right away.
204atozgrl
>199 LizzieD: Thanks so much for letting us know, Peggy.
Karen, I hate that you are in so much pain that you wound up back in the hospital, but fingers crossed that it is a major help with the issue and you are back home soon. You are still in my prayers. Be well soon!
Karen, I hate that you are in so much pain that you wound up back in the hospital, but fingers crossed that it is a major help with the issue and you are back home soon. You are still in my prayers. Be well soon!
205quondame
>199 LizzieD: Thanks for letting us know.
206msf59
Morning, Karen. Happy Wednesday. I hope you are doing okay. I see you were not around yesterday. I got some Jackson time in yesterday. Adorable as ever. I am tending to the "kids" today, (also adorable). Last day of the week. Nothing to report at the feeders.
>199 LizzieD: Sorry, I missed this. Aw, bummer. Thanks for the update, Peggy. Hope she gets home soon.
>199 LizzieD: Sorry, I missed this. Aw, bummer. Thanks for the update, Peggy. Hope she gets home soon.
207LizzieD
Hi, everybody. I got a short text from Karen this morning. She's doing OK and being a patient patient, I think. She had Wordle in 3, so that has to be a lift!
208ffortsa
Oh what a bummer! I hope you can get home and be comfortable soon. Thanks for the update, Peggy.
209richardderus
>207 LizzieD: Wonderful news, Peggy, thanks.
210lauralkeet
Thanks for keeping us informed, Peggy. I hope Karen can rejoin us soon.
211LizzieD
Another update! Karen says that she is napping less and reading more (smut). She's hoping that she will be discharged Friday. Meanwhile, she really misses her LT morning visits.
212alcottacre
>211 LizzieD: Thanks for the update, Peggy! We miss her on LT too.
213atozgrl
>211 LizzieD: I'm glad to hear that news! It sounds like Karen is doing better. As Stasia said, we miss Karen here too. Thanks for keeping us updated on her progress.
214Familyhistorian
Wow, you've been through a lot recently, Karen. Get better soon!
215LizzieD
I heard from Karen this morning before the doc made his rounds. Then she was going to sleep some, so I don't expect an update until later. I'll keep you posted!
216SilverWolf28
Here's the next readathon: https://www.librarything.com/topic/364564
217LizzieD
All RIGHT! Karen is scheduled to come home today after all. She doesn't know what time, but our friend will be back in our midst soon!!!
She Wordled in 4 today (as I did) even though they moved her into an inner hall during a tornado warning. We had one too, but now just some wind. I think it's moving away from us.
HI, ((((((((((KAREN))))))))))!
She Wordled in 4 today (as I did) even though they moved her into an inner hall during a tornado warning. We had one too, but now just some wind. I think it's moving away from us.
HI, ((((((((((KAREN))))))))))!
218alcottacre
>217 LizzieD: Yay for Karen!!!
219richardderus
Welcome home, Horrible! *smooch*
221atozgrl
>220 LizzieD: So glad to hear that Karen is back home again! Welcome back, indeed!
222streamsong
Welcome home!!!!!!
223msf59
Happy Friday, Karen. Welcome home, my friend. I hope there wasn't much storm damage in your area. I know parts of NC got hit pretty hard. 🙏
224Jackie_K
I'm sorry to hear of your recent woes and painful misadventures, Karen - hope you're home soon and that the smut is taking your mind off it all. Hugs from this side of the Pond!
225figsfromthistle
>190 karenmarie: Just catching up with you as I am quite behind on threads these days.
What a wonderful and happy picture of Jenna and Hwan.
I am sorry that you are going through all this with the excruciating pain but glad you are finding help for it. I hope that you were able to find a solution with your team.
Welcome home :)
What a wonderful and happy picture of Jenna and Hwan.
I am sorry that you are going through all this with the excruciating pain but glad you are finding help for it. I hope that you were able to find a solution with your team.
Welcome home :)
226karenmarie
Good morning, all!
Thank you, THANK YOU, for your love and concern, prayers and thoughts. I've need it and them a lot.
The thing that's going to make you smile is that Arsenal plays Leicester at 10, a mere 29 minutes from now. I need to get organized before then, because ...
I got officially discharged at 12:27 p.m., home around 2 p.m. After washing the hospital off me with a thorough shower, I napped for 4 hours, chatted with Bill at home and Jenna via phone on her way home from work.
The shortest story is that the relief I thought i got from the constipation, above, was an illusion, and late Monday night I was in so much pain that Bill called the EMTs. They rushed me to the hospital, where I spent an agonizing time while they figured out what was going on. We're talking pain 9-10 on a scale of 10. Poor Bill and Jenna, who both arrived at 2 a.m on the 24th. They had to watch and listen to my trials and tribulations. CT scan, X-rays, and a dose of a wonderful pain killer that begins with an R that they never gave me again, they admitted me for a small bowl obstruction. ... Ice chips, water, and eventually a "full liquid diet" which included grits (!) and low-sodium tomato soup which I doctored with salt (heresy), and Dr. Pepper. Thursday noon they let me eat food.
The big thing was pain management - both for the small bowel obstruction and my lower back. Eventually it was just my lower back.
Some meds changes, some discussions of this and that.
The hospital lost power about 9:15 a.m. but immediately went on generator. 30 minutes later we were under a tornado WARNING, not watch, which meant that we were all schlepped to an inside hall. Patients, doctors, nurses, PAs, assistants, food services workers, maintenance workers, visitors, security. Who knows, maybe a minor celebrity or two. By then I was in a wheelchair instead of using a walker because of the sheer distance to the safe hall. 30 minutes after that back to 'normal', although still on generator although you really wouldn't have noticed it from my POV. An hour later a talk with the doctor, his decision to discharge me (which I was a tad leery of, we'll see).
Bill was under the same tornado warning. Peggy was also under a tornado warning at some point earlier in the day than we were, since she lives south of us. Bill hung out in the Book Bath. The tornado apparently went directly overhead, fortunately not on the ground.
So. Off to watch Arsenal, then I'll come back and respond, and I'll post all my Wordle results because it's me... I figured out how to do play it on my cell phone and share results to my email account. I wrote down my word choices for each, including this morning's. It gave me focus, in addition to naps, drugs, and smut, of course.
Thank you again!
Thank you, THANK YOU, for your love and concern, prayers and thoughts. I've need it and them a lot.
The thing that's going to make you smile is that Arsenal plays Leicester at 10, a mere 29 minutes from now. I need to get organized before then, because ...
I got officially discharged at 12:27 p.m., home around 2 p.m. After washing the hospital off me with a thorough shower, I napped for 4 hours, chatted with Bill at home and Jenna via phone on her way home from work.
The shortest story is that the relief I thought i got from the constipation, above, was an illusion, and late Monday night I was in so much pain that Bill called the EMTs. They rushed me to the hospital, where I spent an agonizing time while they figured out what was going on. We're talking pain 9-10 on a scale of 10. Poor Bill and Jenna, who both arrived at 2 a.m on the 24th. They had to watch and listen to my trials and tribulations. CT scan, X-rays, and a dose of a wonderful pain killer that begins with an R that they never gave me again, they admitted me for a small bowl obstruction. ... Ice chips, water, and eventually a "full liquid diet" which included grits (!) and low-sodium tomato soup which I doctored with salt (heresy), and Dr. Pepper. Thursday noon they let me eat food.
The big thing was pain management - both for the small bowel obstruction and my lower back. Eventually it was just my lower back.
Some meds changes, some discussions of this and that.
The hospital lost power about 9:15 a.m. but immediately went on generator. 30 minutes later we were under a tornado WARNING, not watch, which meant that we were all schlepped to an inside hall. Patients, doctors, nurses, PAs, assistants, food services workers, maintenance workers, visitors, security. Who knows, maybe a minor celebrity or two. By then I was in a wheelchair instead of using a walker because of the sheer distance to the safe hall. 30 minutes after that back to 'normal', although still on generator although you really wouldn't have noticed it from my POV. An hour later a talk with the doctor, his decision to discharge me (which I was a tad leery of, we'll see).
Bill was under the same tornado warning. Peggy was also under a tornado warning at some point earlier in the day than we were, since she lives south of us. Bill hung out in the Book Bath. The tornado apparently went directly overhead, fortunately not on the ground.
So. Off to watch Arsenal, then I'll come back and respond, and I'll post all my Wordle results because it's me... I figured out how to do play it on my cell phone and share results to my email account. I wrote down my word choices for each, including this morning's. It gave me focus, in addition to naps, drugs, and smut, of course.
Thank you again!
227alcottacre
>226 karenmarie: Please take care of yourself, Karen! I am so glad you are home!!
228lauralkeet
I'm glad you're home and in good spirits, Karen. Enjoy the footie and just keep taking it easy.
229streamsong
I'm glad it all came out in the end (sorry not sorry).
I'm sorry about the excruciating pain and know that you are probably pretty exhausted by the ordeal. Rest, sleep, read. We've missed you.
How is your back feeling now?
I know you have your generator - are you using that or does your area have power?
I'm sorry about the excruciating pain and know that you are probably pretty exhausted by the ordeal. Rest, sleep, read. We've missed you.
How is your back feeling now?
I know you have your generator - are you using that or does your area have power?
230elorin
I take a few days away and come back to find you've weathered the hospital and tornado warnings. I'm glad you are home and all is okay. I hope the pain management gets the pain under control. Healthy healing wishes.
231richardderus
>226 karenmarie: Howdy, sweetiedarling. I'm glad you're home and dry (literally). No more tornadoes, though! Stop that, weather goddesses.
I hope Arsenal delivered/s. *smooch*
I hope Arsenal delivered/s. *smooch*
232LizzieD
I'm finally here after walking and getting through a one (not two) egg omelet. I see my doc next month, and I still can't believe that I've been eating so badly as to have triglycerides out of normal range. I've modified though. Lentil soup is good! I put in too much lemon juice just tossing in what I had, but it's fine. I'll keep adding spinach as I reheat it, but I don't expect it to last long.
Boy oh boy! It is wonderful to come over and find you here, Karen (and I'm hoping that Arsenal has sewn up a win by now) so that I can just run on without over-texting! I'm grateful for the text though!
Cell service is spotty at best in the NC mountains, so I haven't heard yet from my cousin and local friend who are both in the Asheville area. They were expecting to do OK - not near a river, not likely to be caught in a mud-slide. My cousins in Seminole, Florida came through unscathed except for a few trees.
I find it hard to believe that I Wordled in 2 again. Such a kick, but the balance is going to be a sorry thing.
Boy oh boy! It is wonderful to come over and find you here, Karen (and I'm hoping that Arsenal has sewn up a win by now) so that I can just run on without over-texting! I'm grateful for the text though!
Cell service is spotty at best in the NC mountains, so I haven't heard yet from my cousin and local friend who are both in the Asheville area. They were expecting to do OK - not near a river, not likely to be caught in a mud-slide. My cousins in Seminole, Florida came through unscathed except for a few trees.
I find it hard to believe that I Wordled in 2 again. Such a kick, but the balance is going to be a sorry thing.
233karenmarie
Back again temporarily - Arsenal won, 4-2. However, it was tied at minute 63 2-2 with only 27 minutes of regulation time plus stoppage left and Arsenal scored two in stoppage time.
Back pain, watching birds, etc.
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Whew. Laundry folding, not onerous but needed (mine only - Bill does his own 😎). Then a bit of adulting, then back here. Life's never dull.
Continued thanks...
234atozgrl
>226 karenmarie: Hi, Karen, I'm glad to hear that you are back home again! And also happy to know that they figured out what was going on and got you some good treatment and pain relief. Sorry the hospital lost power, but it sounds like they had it all under control.
We had a couple of tornado warnings here. Land-line and cell phones going off with warnings in addition to the emergency alerts on the TV. Apparently most of the warnings were for radar-indicated possible tornadoes, and most of them never touched down. But at least one of the local warnings was for rotation very near to us. Good thing I went to the book sale on Thursday.
I'm also glad for you to hear that Arsenal won! Wishing you good rest and a pain-free weekend.
We had a couple of tornado warnings here. Land-line and cell phones going off with warnings in addition to the emergency alerts on the TV. Apparently most of the warnings were for radar-indicated possible tornadoes, and most of them never touched down. But at least one of the local warnings was for rotation very near to us. Good thing I went to the book sale on Thursday.
I'm also glad for you to hear that Arsenal won! Wishing you good rest and a pain-free weekend.
235quondame
Yay for being home again. You've had such a multiply harrowing time of it. I do hope for better, less eventful, times for you. And all the team wins you want.
236richardderus
>233 karenmarie: Laundry: proof that the gods didn't forget about Sisyphus's tortures. Resting up will pay dividends, so see ya when you get here, sweetiedarling.
237katiekrug
I'm glad you're home, Karen, and hope that the pain can stay under control as you heal. Take care!
238karenmarie
Thank you Richard, Susan, Mark, Bill, Rachel, Peggy, Karen O, Janet, Laura, Irene, Judy, Stasia, Meg, Jackie, Anita, Robyn, Katie.
I was going to hold my replies and QC them tomorrow morning, but really want to post this tonight. I'll check for any mistakes tomorrow.
>194 richardderus: I haven’t told them about their shipname yet. All health stuff has, obviously changed, so I won’t comment except to say thank you. *smooch*
>195 quondame: Thank you, Susan! I’ll check it out for Hwan, and thanks re the pic. Back pain, eh…
>196 msf59: Thanks re the Jenna and Hwan pic. Glad Juno loves Bree’s place, sorry Duke’s getting too long in the tooth to play. Glad PB and the PB group are working out for you.
>197 weird_O: Yay for 98 feet of book cases. Yes, make sure that the shelves are completely ready before tempting the unshelved books. That would be cruel and unusual punishment. Yup, they are sweetie pies.
>198 The_Hibernator: Hi Rachel. Things got complicated. Most of yesterday was relaxing, then it all went to hell.
>199 LizzieD: Thank you for keeping my friends posted about my recent trials and tribulations, Peggy.
>200 klobrien2: Hi Karen. Thank you.
>201 richardderus: Thanks, RDear. Peggy’s a pip, isn’t she?
>202 streamsong: Hi Janet, and yes, darnit. It’s interesting that when I haven’t used the spreadsheets for Tuesday – Saturday, I’ve done exceptionally well. Gotta think about that one…
>203 lauralkeet: Thank you, Laura.
>204 atozgrl: Thank you, Irene.
>205 quondame: Hi again, Susan.
>206 msf59: Hi again, Mark. I wasn’t doing particularly well on Wednesday, I would have liked to have been okay. Yay for Jackson time.
>207 LizzieD: Thanks for keeping folks updated my dear.
>208 ffortsa: Hi Judy. Getting there…
>209 richardderus: Thanks for your continued visits, RDear.
>210 lauralkeet: Hi Laura.
>211 LizzieD: Between smut and Wordle and doomscrolling YouTube, I was keeping entertained when I wasn’t sleeping or being poked and prodded.
>212 alcottacre: Hi Stasia.
>213 atozgrl: Thanks for checking in, Irene.
>214 Familyhistorian: Hi Meg. Yup, it hasn’t been any fun at all. Thank you.
>215 LizzieD: The doctor made rounds anywhere from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
>216 SilverWolf28: Hi Silver.
>217 LizzieD: (((((Peggy)))))
>218 alcottacre: 👍
>219 richardderus: Thanks, RDear. *smooch*
>220 LizzieD: Thank you, Peggy. Got home around 2 p.m.
>221 atozgrl: Thanks, Irene.
>222 streamsong: Thanks, Janet.
>223 msf59: Hi Mark. We had minor debris and one tree limb down in the yard. Not even a huge one, at that. Western NC is a disaster, literally. I spoke with a woman from Blue Cross this morning, and she hasn’t been able to reach friend who live in Asheville.
>224 Jackie_K: Hi Jackie, and thank you.
>225 figsfromthistle: Hello Anita, and thank you.
>227 alcottacre: I’m working on the taking care of myself parts assiduously, Stasia. I’m glad to be home, too.
>228 lauralkeet: Yay for footie, especially since my guys won and Man City lost, so we gained a bit against them. Unfortunately Liverpool won, but overall I’m happy with today’s results.
>229 streamsong: My back is occasionally only achy, sometimes really painful. It depends on if I’m sitting or lying down and where I’m sitting or lying down. It also depends, obviously, on where I am in the pain meds cycle.
Bill reported that the generator came on for a bit but it was really only a short time we were without power here. Our generator kicks in automatically when we lose commercial power, shuts off once commercial power has been restored for some number of seconds, but I couldn’t tell you the number. Our area didn’t lose power for long at all. When I left the hospital yesterday about 1:30, they were still on generator.
>230 elorin: I know, Robyn, I’d much rather things be low key an sedate around here. Thank you.
>231 richardderus: Home, dry, tornado free. Arsenal delivered, and I’ve got oxy and Tylenol and Calcitonin Nasal spray for pain. *smooch*
>232 LizzieD: Yum to lentil soup, Peggy, but lentil salad is still intriguing to me. I started a grocery store order that includes the few additional things to make the recipe as written. Yes, I’m glad to be back. Arsenal won, yay, and was so glad we had a chance to chat this afternoon.
Glad that you think your Asheville family is okay and that the Florida continent came through unscathed except for a few trees.
Congrats for Wordle in 2.
>234 atozgrl: Hi Irene. Yay for being home. We know what caused my issues, are working on them all. The hospital’s generators kicked in within perhaps 15 seconds, possibly less. Hospitals really cannot afford to lose power, of course. Ah, tornado warnings in Apex, too. I’m glad you went to the book sale. I’ll have to start getting caught up on threads (*whimper* because I’m so far behind!). Thank you.
>235 quondame: Way too harrowing for sure, Susan. Thank you. Better and less eventful times are my wish, too. Thanks re my team, too.
>236 richardderus: Sigh. I had 2 clean loads of laundry waiting to be put up when I went to the hospital, had one in the washing machine that had to be rewashed today. Everything’s folded or hung up, and most things put up, too.
>237 katiekrug: Thank you, Katie. Working on the pain management. I’m doing everything I can to get stronger and feel better.
I was going to hold my replies and QC them tomorrow morning, but really want to post this tonight. I'll check for any mistakes tomorrow.
>194 richardderus: I haven’t told them about their shipname yet. All health stuff has, obviously changed, so I won’t comment except to say thank you. *smooch*
>195 quondame: Thank you, Susan! I’ll check it out for Hwan, and thanks re the pic. Back pain, eh…
>196 msf59: Thanks re the Jenna and Hwan pic. Glad Juno loves Bree’s place, sorry Duke’s getting too long in the tooth to play. Glad PB and the PB group are working out for you.
>197 weird_O: Yay for 98 feet of book cases. Yes, make sure that the shelves are completely ready before tempting the unshelved books. That would be cruel and unusual punishment. Yup, they are sweetie pies.
>198 The_Hibernator: Hi Rachel. Things got complicated. Most of yesterday was relaxing, then it all went to hell.
>199 LizzieD: Thank you for keeping my friends posted about my recent trials and tribulations, Peggy.
>200 klobrien2: Hi Karen. Thank you.
>201 richardderus: Thanks, RDear. Peggy’s a pip, isn’t she?
>202 streamsong: Hi Janet, and yes, darnit. It’s interesting that when I haven’t used the spreadsheets for Tuesday – Saturday, I’ve done exceptionally well. Gotta think about that one…
>203 lauralkeet: Thank you, Laura.
>204 atozgrl: Thank you, Irene.
>205 quondame: Hi again, Susan.
>206 msf59: Hi again, Mark. I wasn’t doing particularly well on Wednesday, I would have liked to have been okay. Yay for Jackson time.
>207 LizzieD: Thanks for keeping folks updated my dear.
>208 ffortsa: Hi Judy. Getting there…
>209 richardderus: Thanks for your continued visits, RDear.
>210 lauralkeet: Hi Laura.
>211 LizzieD: Between smut and Wordle and doomscrolling YouTube, I was keeping entertained when I wasn’t sleeping or being poked and prodded.
>212 alcottacre: Hi Stasia.
>213 atozgrl: Thanks for checking in, Irene.
>214 Familyhistorian: Hi Meg. Yup, it hasn’t been any fun at all. Thank you.
>215 LizzieD: The doctor made rounds anywhere from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
>216 SilverWolf28: Hi Silver.
>217 LizzieD: (((((Peggy)))))
>218 alcottacre: 👍
>219 richardderus: Thanks, RDear. *smooch*
>220 LizzieD: Thank you, Peggy. Got home around 2 p.m.
>221 atozgrl: Thanks, Irene.
>222 streamsong: Thanks, Janet.
>223 msf59: Hi Mark. We had minor debris and one tree limb down in the yard. Not even a huge one, at that. Western NC is a disaster, literally. I spoke with a woman from Blue Cross this morning, and she hasn’t been able to reach friend who live in Asheville.
>224 Jackie_K: Hi Jackie, and thank you.
>225 figsfromthistle: Hello Anita, and thank you.
>227 alcottacre: I’m working on the taking care of myself parts assiduously, Stasia. I’m glad to be home, too.
>228 lauralkeet: Yay for footie, especially since my guys won and Man City lost, so we gained a bit against them. Unfortunately Liverpool won, but overall I’m happy with today’s results.
>229 streamsong: My back is occasionally only achy, sometimes really painful. It depends on if I’m sitting or lying down and where I’m sitting or lying down. It also depends, obviously, on where I am in the pain meds cycle.
Bill reported that the generator came on for a bit but it was really only a short time we were without power here. Our generator kicks in automatically when we lose commercial power, shuts off once commercial power has been restored for some number of seconds, but I couldn’t tell you the number. Our area didn’t lose power for long at all. When I left the hospital yesterday about 1:30, they were still on generator.
>230 elorin: I know, Robyn, I’d much rather things be low key an sedate around here. Thank you.
>231 richardderus: Home, dry, tornado free. Arsenal delivered, and I’ve got oxy and Tylenol and Calcitonin Nasal spray for pain. *smooch*
>232 LizzieD: Yum to lentil soup, Peggy, but lentil salad is still intriguing to me. I started a grocery store order that includes the few additional things to make the recipe as written. Yes, I’m glad to be back. Arsenal won, yay, and was so glad we had a chance to chat this afternoon.
Glad that you think your Asheville family is okay and that the Florida continent came through unscathed except for a few trees.
Congrats for Wordle in 2.
>234 atozgrl: Hi Irene. Yay for being home. We know what caused my issues, are working on them all. The hospital’s generators kicked in within perhaps 15 seconds, possibly less. Hospitals really cannot afford to lose power, of course. Ah, tornado warnings in Apex, too. I’m glad you went to the book sale. I’ll have to start getting caught up on threads (*whimper* because I’m so far behind!). Thank you.
>235 quondame: Way too harrowing for sure, Susan. Thank you. Better and less eventful times are my wish, too. Thanks re my team, too.
>236 richardderus: Sigh. I had 2 clean loads of laundry waiting to be put up when I went to the hospital, had one in the washing machine that had to be rewashed today. Everything’s folded or hung up, and most things put up, too.
>237 katiekrug: Thank you, Katie. Working on the pain management. I’m doing everything I can to get stronger and feel better.
239richardderus
>238 karenmarie: That was quite a post! I need a lie-down now. Sunday *smooch*
240msf59
Morning, Karen. Happy Sunday. I hope you are feeling better today. Sorry, to hear about western NC. Sounds like a disaster movie. Those poor people. My brother in Hendersonville had several trees fall down on their property but fortunately nothing hit the house but they couldn't get their vehicles out of their car port. Of course, they are also without power. What a nightmare.
241karenmarie
>239 richardderus: Hiya, RDear! Huge effort for sure, made me happy to get caught up. I'm not caught up with my reading list or my lightning round yet, perhaps some today.
I hope you have a wonderful Sunday. *smooch* back at'cha
>240 msf59: 'Morning, Mark! Happy Sunday to you, too. I am feeling some better, although that could be the pain meds talking... Western NC gets hit more often with hurricane leftovers than I would have ever known about until I lived here. I'm just glad Jenna doesn't live there any more. She came home in 2022 and lived here 'til she moved in with Hwan in March.
I'm glad your brother 'just' had some trees down. And, no power always sucks. I hope they or some kind person has a chain saw and can remove enough to get at least one vehicle out. Looks like their weather will be tolerable. weather.gov can't get any readings from the Asheville Airport, though, never a good sign.
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Slept reasonably well last night. Bill and I continued watching Line of Duty. We don't particularly like this season, with an undercover police officergoing rogue.
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Nothing official planned, although I'd like Bill to go to the grocery store. Updating spreadsheets, reading, napping. They're not atrocious, but the cat boxes do need a bit of work. I wonder how long I'd have to be in the hospital for Bill to clean them?
I hope you have a wonderful Sunday. *smooch* back at'cha
>240 msf59: 'Morning, Mark! Happy Sunday to you, too. I am feeling some better, although that could be the pain meds talking... Western NC gets hit more often with hurricane leftovers than I would have ever known about until I lived here. I'm just glad Jenna doesn't live there any more. She came home in 2022 and lived here 'til she moved in with Hwan in March.
I'm glad your brother 'just' had some trees down. And, no power always sucks. I hope they or some kind person has a chain saw and can remove enough to get at least one vehicle out. Looks like their weather will be tolerable. weather.gov can't get any readings from the Asheville Airport, though, never a good sign.
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Nothing official planned, although I'd like Bill to go to the grocery store. Updating spreadsheets, reading, napping. They're not atrocious, but the cat boxes do need a bit of work. I wonder how long I'd have to be in the hospital for Bill to clean them?
242LizzieD
I think you have been extremely ambitious for day 2 at home from the hospital, Karen. Rest well! Wake up with more healing done!!!!
(I haven't heard from my cousin and dear friend in the Asheville area, but I don't expect to until cell coverage is back and more reliable. I'm sure that I would have heard if something unexpected and dire had happened to either of them.)
(I haven't heard from my cousin and dear friend in the Asheville area, but I don't expect to until cell coverage is back and more reliable. I'm sure that I would have heard if something unexpected and dire had happened to either of them.)
243vancouverdeb
Just read about your recent trip to the hospital, and I hope things are feeling much better, Karen. Sorry about the power loss in the hospital and at home, but very glad that both have a back up generator.
244PawsforThought
So glad you're back from the hospital and seem to be doing well (though I agree with others that maybe you should take it a bit easy). And how scary with the tornado warning!
And I'm so sorry about the loss of Inara. Losing a pet is so hard, and unlike any other kind of grief.
And I'm so sorry about the loss of Inara. Losing a pet is so hard, and unlike any other kind of grief.
245karenmarie
>242 LizzieD: 'Morning, Peggy. I do need to walk some, so the things I am doing serve two needs. I'm sorry you haven't heard from your cousin and dear friend. I texted my friend Dawna who lives in Wayneville. She and her wife have power but no cell, internet, TV, or landline.
>243 vancouverdeb: Hi Deborah. I am definitely better, thank you. I really love our generator. It cuts on automatically when the smart register from Duke Power shows commercial power loss, and then automatically kicks off when commercial power is restored. A definite indulgence, but power out here is much less reliable than it used to be in addition to the weather-related outages.
>244 PawsforThought: Hello Paws! Thank you. The tornado warning at the house was only the second or third one ever for our living here for 26 years. Thank you re Inara. I still miss her lots, of course.
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I filled 3 bird feeders yesterday, which took a little bit out of me but not too much. Finished and submitted the grocery store order. Bill picked it up and brought us early dinner, half of mine still in the fridge. Grilled chicken salad. Read, worked on spreadsheets, napped, puttered.
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Followup appointment with my GP, AGAIN, for a hospital visit. I'll let Bill take me. Have 3 other errands, only one of which requires getting out of the SUV. Reading, spreadsheets, etc.
>243 vancouverdeb: Hi Deborah. I am definitely better, thank you. I really love our generator. It cuts on automatically when the smart register from Duke Power shows commercial power loss, and then automatically kicks off when commercial power is restored. A definite indulgence, but power out here is much less reliable than it used to be in addition to the weather-related outages.
>244 PawsforThought: Hello Paws! Thank you. The tornado warning at the house was only the second or third one ever for our living here for 26 years. Thank you re Inara. I still miss her lots, of course.
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I filled 3 bird feeders yesterday, which took a little bit out of me but not too much. Finished and submitted the grocery store order. Bill picked it up and brought us early dinner, half of mine still in the fridge. Grilled chicken salad. Read, worked on spreadsheets, napped, puttered.
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Followup appointment with my GP, AGAIN, for a hospital visit. I'll let Bill take me. Have 3 other errands, only one of which requires getting out of the SUV. Reading, spreadsheets, etc.
246msf59
Morning, Karen. Thanks for the update and good luck with your appointment today. Glad you got out to fill those feeders. I have the "kids" today and I will then do Trail Watch. I haven't done it in over a month. Looks to be a beautiful week ahead.
247richardderus
>245 karenmarie: Happy new week, smoochling. I know you're glad to go to the GP after a hospital visit, just *itching* to get remedicalized!, but will do it as part of this nasty PITA we moan about called "adulting." Like cleaning litter boxes. Nasty boring chores. The fin stuff like fiddlefartin' around with spreadsheets? That's salted caramel on the shit sundae. Don't dig too deep into the good stuff. There's only so much to go around.
249ArlieS
>226 karenmarie: Welcome back! Bowel obstructions are a misery. I've never had one, and hope I never do - but my nephew has Crohn's disease. It sounds like the obstruction was cleared without surgery - an excellent outcome. But what a time to need hospitalization, with power failures and tornado warnings.
250alcottacre
>245 karenmarie: Please take it slowly and take care of yourself! Let Bill take you everywhere. Stay in the SUV. Read a ton. Take care of your spreadsheets as you need to. Above all, Take Karen Time!!
251witchyrichy
Oh my goodness! I was away for a couple weeks and things went haywire for you! Please take time to heal.
I mostly came to check in on the storm so glad you did ok. It went west of us, and I am hearing from my SWVA friends. Nothing as bad as NC and TN but still devastating for rural communities.
Sending lots of healing thoughts to you!
I mostly came to check in on the storm so glad you did ok. It went west of us, and I am hearing from my SWVA friends. Nothing as bad as NC and TN but still devastating for rural communities.
Sending lots of healing thoughts to you!
252atozgrl
>245 karenmarie: Hi Karen, I'm very glad to hear you are "definitely better" and I hope the doctor's appointment went well.
Your friend in Waynesville is fortunate to have power. Not having the other things is annoying, and I hope they get those services back soon, but having power is better.
Your friend in Waynesville is fortunate to have power. Not having the other things is annoying, and I hope they get those services back soon, but having power is better.
253ffortsa
As usual, wow for all that is going on. My latest covid adventure pales by comparison.
I glad you are home and have gotten some relief.
I glad you are home and have gotten some relief.
254elorin
Good morning. Hoping your appointment and errands went well yesterday and your pain levels are down.
255msf59
Morning, Karen. I hope you are waking up feeling much better. "Kids" & PB this AM. Books & Juno in the PM. Jackson will be visiting later too. Yah!
ETA- We had a grackle fest here yesterday. I think we counted 6 of them.
ETA- We had a grackle fest here yesterday. I think we counted 6 of them.
256karenmarie
>246 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy next day to you. Thanks re the appointment. The birds are happy, although all I’ve seen this morning are one male Cardinal and a few Carolina Chickadees. There’s a female Cardinal in the Crepe Myrtle grooming herself. Yay for Trail Watch and good weather for you.
>247 richardderus: Hiya, RDear, and thank you. I’m afraid I was a bit cranky at first at my doctor's, but got over it. I love my spreadsheets and worked on them some yesterday, but need to work on them today, too.
>248 weird_O: Hello, Bill. Hurricanes coming through NC are always iffy, and I’m glad we missed the brunt of it but western NC, especially Asheville, are beyond disaster zones right now.
>249 ArlieS: Thanks, Arlie. Glad to be back, for sure. I’m sorry about your nephew having Crohn’s disease. One of my mothers-in-law had it and there was always something going on. The timing would never have been good, but yes, to be away from home was very bad timing.
>250 alcottacre: I’m trying to take it slowly, Stasia. I grumble at friends who don’t take it slowly and need to take that advice myownself. Yesterday’s errands/doctor’s appointment were my only activities besides making a bit of dinner for myself. Bill was the chauffeur. I had to walk into the doctor’s office. I used the cane, not the walker! With no repercussions, I might add. The banks were drive through, but I did have to go into the pharmacy, using the walker that time. Karen Time is definitely on the agenda.
>251 witchyrichy: Hi Karen. Glad the storm went west of you, thanks for checking in with me. Healing thoughts gratefully accepted.
>252 atozgrl: I would agree that power is better than the other stuff, too, Irene. AC, not spoiled food, etc.
>253 ffortsa: Covid is nothing to sneeze about, Judy, and I’m sorry that you have a new adventure to report. I’d really rather be boring.
>254 elorin: Hi Robyn. Pain levels are okay now – took oxycodone and Tylenol at 5 a.m.
>255 msf59: ‘Morning again, Mark! Happy Tuesday to you. Sounds like a regular and calm day for you with the addition of Jackson. I love Grackles. Bird feeder report above.
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Doctor's appointment went well. We discussed 'all the things', and he gave me a plan to get my body to start cooperating re the constipation. If no relief, let him know Wednesday morning. However, relief this morning. I hope it's not a one-off. ... Hope it's not a two-off. 😎 Paid our Spectrum bill at the bank because there wasn't time to mail it and have it credited before 10/1 - $97/month for high speed internet and Spectrum Platinum Cable. Still have 7 years of this deal, then I shudder to think how much it will go up by.
Used the last of my OTC credit for 3rd quarter. Just checked - I now have another $120 to use before 1/1/25. Bought some Ghost Peeps and one package is now open and 'curing' in the pantry. I like Peeps - many people don't - but I hate 'em raw.
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My cleaning ladies will be here today. Bill has to get his car inspected. I have nothing official on the agenda, so reading, puttering, spreadsheets, napping, managing pain.
>247 richardderus: Hiya, RDear, and thank you. I’m afraid I was a bit cranky at first at my doctor's, but got over it. I love my spreadsheets and worked on them some yesterday, but need to work on them today, too.
>248 weird_O: Hello, Bill. Hurricanes coming through NC are always iffy, and I’m glad we missed the brunt of it but western NC, especially Asheville, are beyond disaster zones right now.
>249 ArlieS: Thanks, Arlie. Glad to be back, for sure. I’m sorry about your nephew having Crohn’s disease. One of my mothers-in-law had it and there was always something going on. The timing would never have been good, but yes, to be away from home was very bad timing.
>250 alcottacre: I’m trying to take it slowly, Stasia. I grumble at friends who don’t take it slowly and need to take that advice myownself. Yesterday’s errands/doctor’s appointment were my only activities besides making a bit of dinner for myself. Bill was the chauffeur. I had to walk into the doctor’s office. I used the cane, not the walker! With no repercussions, I might add. The banks were drive through, but I did have to go into the pharmacy, using the walker that time. Karen Time is definitely on the agenda.
>251 witchyrichy: Hi Karen. Glad the storm went west of you, thanks for checking in with me. Healing thoughts gratefully accepted.
>252 atozgrl: I would agree that power is better than the other stuff, too, Irene. AC, not spoiled food, etc.
>253 ffortsa: Covid is nothing to sneeze about, Judy, and I’m sorry that you have a new adventure to report. I’d really rather be boring.
>254 elorin: Hi Robyn. Pain levels are okay now – took oxycodone and Tylenol at 5 a.m.
>255 msf59: ‘Morning again, Mark! Happy Tuesday to you. Sounds like a regular and calm day for you with the addition of Jackson. I love Grackles. Bird feeder report above.
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Doctor's appointment went well. We discussed 'all the things', and he gave me a plan to get my body to start cooperating re the constipation. If no relief, let him know Wednesday morning. However, relief this morning. I hope it's not a one-off. ... Hope it's not a two-off. 😎 Paid our Spectrum bill at the bank because there wasn't time to mail it and have it credited before 10/1 - $97/month for high speed internet and Spectrum Platinum Cable. Still have 7 years of this deal, then I shudder to think how much it will go up by.
Used the last of my OTC credit for 3rd quarter. Just checked - I now have another $120 to use before 1/1/25. Bought some Ghost Peeps and one package is now open and 'curing' in the pantry. I like Peeps - many people don't - but I hate 'em raw.
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257richardderus
>256 karenmarie: Peep-bacon...an idea I've simply never had before. Nothing on this wide green earth could convince me to eat a marshmallow on purpose, so there's zero appeal, but the notion's fascinating.
258karenmarie
Hi RDear.
To each their own. I love Peeps, but only if they're chewy. VERY chewy.
One of the book sale team members send this picture just now - it's from 9/22 getting ready to start setting up the Book Sale Room.
To each their own. I love Peeps, but only if they're chewy. VERY chewy.
One of the book sale team members send this picture just now - it's from 9/22 getting ready to start setting up the Book Sale Room.
259LizzieD
>258 karenmarie: Wow! What treasures await the patient sorter!
Peeps? I don't think about them as something consumable. In fact, I was going to have to google "ghost peeps' just to be sure what you're talking about. Candy corn, now? I love that but refuse to buy it, at least for now.
I wish you a nice, calm day, Karen. I slept pretty well last night. The arm hurt the couple or 3 times I woke up, but i went right back to sleep. Nevertheless, I think I'll have a nap before I feed the cats. Retirement is grand.
Peeps? I don't think about them as something consumable. In fact, I was going to have to google "ghost peeps' just to be sure what you're talking about. Candy corn, now? I love that but refuse to buy it, at least for now.
I wish you a nice, calm day, Karen. I slept pretty well last night. The arm hurt the couple or 3 times I woke up, but i went right back to sleep. Nevertheless, I think I'll have a nap before I feed the cats. Retirement is grand.
260atozgrl
>259 LizzieD: I don't think I've ever seen Halloween peeps. But candy corn? I hate the stuff. It was fine when I was a child, but I can't stand it now. Might as well just eat a spoon full of sugar.
Karen, I wish you a good day of rest and no pain!
Karen, I wish you a good day of rest and no pain!
262lauralkeet
Our library is having a book sale this weekend but it is nothing like yours, Karen. Almost makes me want to drive down there ... I hope you enjoyed your day of puttering. I had one of those, too. It's lovely once in a while.
263weird_O
Keep up that good retirement stuff. Soon you'll be fit as a fiddle and raring to go!
Love those carts groaning under all those books. Sorry I won't be able to join you at the book sale.
I'll be in metro Boston with my son and his wife, meeting up with my daughter. We hope to see The Grand Gracie on the hockey field at Babson College, helping her team (Smith College) beat Babson. Gracie got a concussion in only the second game, in late August, and hasn't played since. I watched her Saturday game, streaming online, and she was suited up but didn't play. Wha? Her dad told me she got hit in the head with the ball during practice and opted to sit out that game. They play tomorrow evening, and I hope to see her on the field. Then to see her in person Saturday.
Fingers crossed.
Love those carts groaning under all those books. Sorry I won't be able to join you at the book sale.
I'll be in metro Boston with my son and his wife, meeting up with my daughter. We hope to see The Grand Gracie on the hockey field at Babson College, helping her team (Smith College) beat Babson. Gracie got a concussion in only the second game, in late August, and hasn't played since. I watched her Saturday game, streaming online, and she was suited up but didn't play. Wha? Her dad told me she got hit in the head with the ball during practice and opted to sit out that game. They play tomorrow evening, and I hope to see her on the field. Then to see her in person Saturday.
Fingers crossed.
265msf59
Morning, Karen. Happy Wednesday. Waking up to 46F. Chilly start to PB. Of course, I had a fine time with Jack yesterday afternoon. So darn cute. Sue got him a well-needed haircut too.
266richardderus
Morning, smoochling. I'm doing my rounds a little early in hopes that, by the onslaught of the TV, I'll have done the threading I need to do. It's a goal within reach, I hope. I hope your Wednesday affords you some lovely puttering time. *smooch*
267karenmarie
>259 LizzieD: Hi Peggy. I love sorting, and between bouts of pain was rather upset that I missed another book sale.
I was eating a small handful of candy corn-adjacent candy pumpkins the night I was taken to the hospital the second time, and right now, perhaps evermore, am not thrilled with the idea of eating either.
I’m sorry your arm hurt from the vaccination, glad you slept pretty well. Napping is wonderful, isn’t it? Retirement, too.
>260 atozgrl: Hi Irene, and thank you. Rest check, no pain not so much, but not as bad as it’s been.
>261 alcottacre: Hi Laura. For such a small Library, we have huge sales – some of the original folks who developed the book sales are still on the team, almost 30 years later. Irene’s come over to the sales, and my friend Jan, too.
Puttering, napping, reading are my three ‘tasks’ every day.
>263 weird_O: Hi Bill, and thank you. They almost groan, once they’re loaded up – each one usually protests a teensy bit when it’s starting the journey from book sort room to hall, and then again from hall to book sale room.
I’m glad The Grand Gracie is being smart about retaking the field after the concussion and then being hit with a ball in practice. I hope she can play tonight. 🤞 Yay for your time in Boston with family.
>264 Whisper1: Hi Linda. I was reading when you posted this, then went to sleep an hour or so later. Woke up once in the night, took Tylenol, then back to sleep ‘til 9:30. I just decided to take an oxycodone since my back is complaining a bit more than I can ignore.
>265 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Wednesday to you too. 46F. Nice. Yay for Jack time and the haircut you had mentioned.
>266 richardderus: Blergh to the TV, RDear. It’s on over here, too, in the other room. For two people who seriously dislike TV, we’re both pretty much stuck right now, aren’t we? *smooch*
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Nothing on the schedule today, although. I'm going to head all advice and not do too much. I was going to make a test driving run, but that can wait. I don't truly have to drive 'til Monday, and even then I could get Bill to take me if necessary. So today is LT, reading, spreadsheets. Napping, too.
I was eating a small handful of candy corn-adjacent candy pumpkins the night I was taken to the hospital the second time, and right now, perhaps evermore, am not thrilled with the idea of eating either.
I’m sorry your arm hurt from the vaccination, glad you slept pretty well. Napping is wonderful, isn’t it? Retirement, too.
>260 atozgrl: Hi Irene, and thank you. Rest check, no pain not so much, but not as bad as it’s been.
>261 alcottacre: Hi Laura. For such a small Library, we have huge sales – some of the original folks who developed the book sales are still on the team, almost 30 years later. Irene’s come over to the sales, and my friend Jan, too.
Puttering, napping, reading are my three ‘tasks’ every day.
>263 weird_O: Hi Bill, and thank you. They almost groan, once they’re loaded up – each one usually protests a teensy bit when it’s starting the journey from book sort room to hall, and then again from hall to book sale room.
I’m glad The Grand Gracie is being smart about retaking the field after the concussion and then being hit with a ball in practice. I hope she can play tonight. 🤞 Yay for your time in Boston with family.
>264 Whisper1: Hi Linda. I was reading when you posted this, then went to sleep an hour or so later. Woke up once in the night, took Tylenol, then back to sleep ‘til 9:30. I just decided to take an oxycodone since my back is complaining a bit more than I can ignore.
>265 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Wednesday to you too. 46F. Nice. Yay for Jack time and the haircut you had mentioned.
>266 richardderus: Blergh to the TV, RDear. It’s on over here, too, in the other room. For two people who seriously dislike TV, we’re both pretty much stuck right now, aren’t we? *smooch*
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Nothing on the schedule today, although. I'm going to head all advice and not do too much. I was going to make a test driving run, but that can wait. I don't truly have to drive 'til Monday, and even then I could get Bill to take me if necessary. So today is LT, reading, spreadsheets. Napping, too.
268msf59
Morning, Karen. Sweet Thursday. I hope to have a brighter health report from you. I got my Covid/flu shots yesterday and an oil change scheduled for this AM. I just had this done at the end of August but with the miles I put on for the Big Trip, it is due again. Our weather continues to be beautiful. Nothing much to report on the feeder front.
269karenmarie
>268 msf59: 'Morning, Mark! Sweet Thursday to you, too. My back still hurts, but everything else seems to be mostly back to normal. Yay for Covid and flu shots.
I had a White-Breasted Nuthatch and a female Cardinal when I came into the Sunroom a few minutes ago, and a Carolina Chickadee is at the wild bird seed feeder now.
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Today is more spreadsheets, reading, napping. Maybe a bit of puttering? Possibly making lentil salad?
270alcottacre
>269 karenmarie: Today is more spreadsheets, reading, napping.
That sounds like a wonderful plan for your day! Hope it is a great one!
That sounds like a wonderful plan for your day! Hope it is a great one!
271LizzieD
>269 karenmarie: Oh! A blimp! You'll never mistake that sound for anything else, will you? For awhile we heard them a couple of times a year following I-95. One even landed at our little airport in the mid-70s, and we went and got a close-up look. It was a monster.
We had a female hummer today, hovering where the feeder should have been. The DH will have to fill and rehang it for another while, I guess.
Happy day!
Hmmm. I finished the lentil soup. I have a dal recipe to make with the split red lentils I found at Aldi. I'll need to get coconut milk and fresh garlic and to think about the traditional "warming spices." I guess that's not happening anytime soon.
We had a female hummer today, hovering where the feeder should have been. The DH will have to fill and rehang it for another while, I guess.
Happy day!
Hmmm. I finished the lentil soup. I have a dal recipe to make with the split red lentils I found at Aldi. I'll need to get coconut milk and fresh garlic and to think about the traditional "warming spices." I guess that's not happening anytime soon.
272richardderus
>269 karenmarie: Lentil salad, yummy! I'm still writing my #Deathtober reviews, chipping away at #Booksgiving...and dawdling by watching YouTube art history docs. Your puttering farther north, in other words.*smooch*
273karenmarie
>270 alcottacre: Hi Stasia! Fun so far. Thank you.
>271 LizzieD: Now I won't mistake it for anything else. We always had blimps in Los Angeles, so it was nothing special. But here, in the night, after not hearing one for decades, well. Got our attention.
Friend Jan asked about hummingbirds today - I usually keep a feeder out 'til about October 10th or so, but just didn't have the wherewithal to do so when I got home last Friday.
Yay for lentil soup and dal. If I can get the vegetables chopped, then cook the lentils, I think I can get lentil salad made today.
>272 richardderus: You are indefatigable, RD, with reviews. I admire you for it, on top of your reviews always being very fine. Yay for YouTube. *smooch*
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>271 LizzieD: Now I won't mistake it for anything else. We always had blimps in Los Angeles, so it was nothing special. But here, in the night, after not hearing one for decades, well. Got our attention.
Friend Jan asked about hummingbirds today - I usually keep a feeder out 'til about October 10th or so, but just didn't have the wherewithal to do so when I got home last Friday.
Yay for lentil soup and dal. If I can get the vegetables chopped, then cook the lentils, I think I can get lentil salad made today.
>272 richardderus: You are indefatigable, RD, with reviews. I admire you for it, on top of your reviews always being very fine. Yay for YouTube. *smooch*
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YTD Statistics through September
302 books read
2 of them on my shelves before 1/1/24 and not rereads
96 books abandoned, 11085 pages abandoned, 1 audiobook, .45 hours abandoned
87.25 audiobook hours
Avg pages read per day, YTD = 308
Avg pages read per book, YTD = 279
Book of the Month: The Muse's Undoing by August Jones
Books by Month
January - 46 e-books, 1 audio book, 1 Graphic Novel, and 9 books abandoned for 1711 pages
February - 37 e-books and 8 books abandoned for 1058 pages
March - 38 e-books, 1 audio book, and 7 books abandoned for 899 pages
April - 31 e-books, 1 hard cover, and 11 books abandoned for 1338 pages
May - 21 e-books, and 13 books abandoned for 1153 pages
June - 33 e-books, and 9 books abandoned for 1188 pages
July - 29 e-books, 2 audiobooks, and 15 books abandoned for 1703 pages
August - 38 e-books, and 14 books abandoned for 1564 pages
September - 23 e-books, and 10 books abandoned for 991 pages
Author
Male 9%
Female 79%
Undeclared * 9%
Non-Binary 3%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Living 100%
Dead 0%
US Born 43%
Foreign Born 21%
Undeclared * 36%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Platform
Hardcover 1%
Trade Pback 0%
Mass Market 0%
Audiobook 2%
e-Book 96%
Audible audio book 1%
Source
My Library 8%
Library 1%
Kindle Unlimited 91%
Borrowed 0%
Culled 1%
Misc
ARC/ER 0%
Re-read 0%
Series 74%
Fiction 99%
NonFiction 1%
Author Birth Country
Australia 8%
Canada 5%
Cuba 1%
England 2%
Grenada 1%
Ireland 1%
New Zealand 1%
Norway 1%
Portugal 1%
Sweden 1%
UK 3%
Undeclared * 34%
US 41%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Original Decade Published
1980-1989 1%
2000-2009 2%
2010-2019 30%
2020-2029 67%
Genre
Biography 1%
Childrens 1%
Contemporary Fiction 93%
Crime Fiction 1%
Fantasy 1%
Graphic Novel 1%
Informational Nonfiction 1%
Memoir 1%
Acquisition/Source
Audible 4
Kindle Unlimited 279
Library 1
My shelves - acquired 2014 1
My shelves - acquired 2019 1
My shelves - acquired 2024 12
culled after reading 4
Average Rating
1.5 - Very Bad 0
2.0 - Bad 2
2.5 - Average 11
3.0 - Good 36
3.5 - Very Good 50
4.0 - Excellent 143
4.5 - Outstanding 59
5 - Masterpiece 1
Average Rating 3.83
Books acquired YTD 241
Books culled YTD 178
302 books read
2 of them on my shelves before 1/1/24 and not rereads
96 books abandoned, 11085 pages abandoned, 1 audiobook, .45 hours abandoned
87.25 audiobook hours
Avg pages read per day, YTD = 308
Avg pages read per book, YTD = 279
Book of the Month: The Muse's Undoing by August Jones
Books by Month
January - 46 e-books, 1 audio book, 1 Graphic Novel, and 9 books abandoned for 1711 pages
February - 37 e-books and 8 books abandoned for 1058 pages
March - 38 e-books, 1 audio book, and 7 books abandoned for 899 pages
April - 31 e-books, 1 hard cover, and 11 books abandoned for 1338 pages
May - 21 e-books, and 13 books abandoned for 1153 pages
June - 33 e-books, and 9 books abandoned for 1188 pages
July - 29 e-books, 2 audiobooks, and 15 books abandoned for 1703 pages
August - 38 e-books, and 14 books abandoned for 1564 pages
September - 23 e-books, and 10 books abandoned for 991 pages
Author
Male 9%
Female 79%
Undeclared * 9%
Non-Binary 3%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Living 100%
Dead 0%
US Born 43%
Foreign Born 21%
Undeclared * 36%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Platform
Hardcover 1%
Trade Pback 0%
Mass Market 0%
Audiobook 2%
e-Book 96%
Audible audio book 1%
Source
My Library 8%
Library 1%
Kindle Unlimited 91%
Borrowed 0%
Culled 1%
Misc
ARC/ER 0%
Re-read 0%
Series 74%
Fiction 99%
NonFiction 1%
Author Birth Country
Australia 8%
Canada 5%
Cuba 1%
England 2%
Grenada 1%
Ireland 1%
New Zealand 1%
Norway 1%
Portugal 1%
Sweden 1%
UK 3%
Undeclared * 34%
US 41%
* - can't find any info anywhere
Original Decade Published
1980-1989 1%
2000-2009 2%
2010-2019 30%
2020-2029 67%
Genre
Biography 1%
Childrens 1%
Contemporary Fiction 93%
Crime Fiction 1%
Fantasy 1%
Graphic Novel 1%
Informational Nonfiction 1%
Memoir 1%
Acquisition/Source
Audible 4
Kindle Unlimited 279
Library 1
My shelves - acquired 2014 1
My shelves - acquired 2019 1
My shelves - acquired 2024 12
culled after reading 4
Average Rating
1.5 - Very Bad 0
2.0 - Bad 2
2.5 - Average 11
3.0 - Good 36
3.5 - Very Good 50
4.0 - Excellent 143
4.5 - Outstanding 59
5 - Masterpiece 1
Average Rating 3.83
Books acquired YTD 241
Books culled YTD 178
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September Lightning Round
Any in bold are NOT MM romances, few and far between as they are.
It also occurs to me that quite a few of the smut books have warnings about triggers that I don’t mention here. Caveat emptor re triggers if you want to dip your toes in.
Rhino Ash by Lindsey Black 9/1/24 9/2/24 Kindle
Hard Stop by Kay Simone 9/2/24 9/2/24 Kindle
Untouchable by Ruthie Luhnow and Kay Simone 9/2/24 9/5/24 Kindle
Maybe You by Briar Prescott 9/6/24 9/6/24 Kindle
Hard Bargain by Scarlet Blackwell 9/6/24 9/6/24 Kindle
**abandoned Finding Myself by Ruby Neal**
**abandoned He's Mine by Scarlet Blackwell**
Before You Break by KC Wells and Parker Williams 8/21/24 9/8/24 13.5 hours Audible Audio book narrated by Joel Leslie
**abandoned Aiden's Luck by Con Riley**
**abandoned One Step Sideways by Victoria Sue**
Chained by Fate: Spark by Zara Lee 9/8/24 9/9/24 Kindle
Chained by Fate: Passion by Zara Lee 9/9/24 9/9/24 Kindle
Rent: Paid in Full by Jesse H Reign 9/11/24 9/12/24 Kindle
**abandoned Who Said Mobsters Were Scary? by JF Miev**
Work: Strictly Professional by Jesse H Reign 9/12/24 9/14/24 Kindle
The Muse's Undoing by August Jones 9/14/24 9/16/24 Kindle
Best Wrong Thing by Kindle
Lots of medical issues this month allowed me to record everything read and abandoned, but not being able to write about each book here soon after reading/abandoning it, I honestly can’t remember some of the books, even those I gave high ratings to.
**abandoned Dirty Martini by Addison Beck**
**abandoned Power of the Mind by Nicky James**
**abandoned Meant To Be Gay by Lara Hale**
**abandoned Starboard by Ava Olsen**
**abandoned The Truth of Our Past by Heather Leighson**
Bent by Jesse H Reign 9/17/24 9/17/24 Kindle
Unbreak Me by Jesse H Reign 9/17/24 9/19/24 Kindle
All the Wrong Pages by Katherine McIntyre 9/21/24 9/21/24 179 Kindle
The Fall by Kate Sherwood 9/22/24 9/24/24
Man of His Dreams by Kim Fielding 9/24/24 9/25/24 Kindle
Love is Heartless by Kim Fielding 9/24/24 9/25/24 Kindle
Whiskey and Moonshine by Elizabeth Noble 9/25/24 9/25/24 Kindle
Suddenly You by Cora Rose 9/25/24 9/27/24 Kindle
Cherry Picked by Cora Rose 9/27/24 9/29/24 Kindle
The Cattle Baron's Bogus Boyfriend by Nicki Bennett 9/29/24 9/30/24 Kindle
Any in bold are NOT MM romances, few and far between as they are.
It also occurs to me that quite a few of the smut books have warnings about triggers that I don’t mention here. Caveat emptor re triggers if you want to dip your toes in.
Rhino Ash by Lindsey Black 9/1/24 9/2/24 Kindle
I adore books that take place in Australia. Ashley is a firefighter. One brother’s a doctor, two brothers, twins, are on the Riot Squad – what we’d call SWAT here in the US. Nobody in Ashley’s family understands or accepts that he’s a firefighter, but the family is close and they all love one another an inordinate amount. Ashley’s had a crush on Finn, who works with the twins on the Riot Squad, for 6 years. Ashley is straight except for being demisexual for Finn. Finn’s been waiting for Ashley to grow up, since they met when Ashley was 17. There are a series of arsons, drugs and illegals, which all end up tying together. In the meantime, Ashley realizes that Finn has a huge and upsetting backstory. They are a combination of serious and funny together. The conversations and plot are satisfying, as well as practical Ashley and practical Finn just all of a sudden being together and getting their HEA. Cavet emptor re sex and descriptions of arson fires that are rather unpleasant but skippable.
Hard Stop by Kay Simone 9/2/24 9/2/24 Kindle
A trilogy of short stories all together in one book. Mitchell is a police sargeant assigned as a bodyguard by the Sheriff’s Office to protect James, a billionaire who’s going into politics like the 3 generations before him. He also loves drinking and sex, and Mitchell has his hands full. James comes on to Mitchell in the privacy of his office, and they start an affair. There are potential threats all the time, but it comes to a head when there’s an assassination attempt on James at a fundraising event. Mitchell, whose spidey senses are on high alert, already has his gun out when a gunman shoots, off target, at James and a county commissioner, Marek. He shoots to kill, saving James and Marek. Emotions run high after the fact, and things get more serious with James and Mitchell afterwards. Eventually James broaches the subject of them bringing Marek into their relationship. Once or many times, don’t know, but it’s left open after a three-way, instigated and controlled by James. After, Marek seeks that James and Mitchell have strong feelings for each other. And that’s the end. I’d like to think that James and Mitchell end up having a real relationship. Caveat emptor very kinky MMM sex.
Untouchable by Ruthie Luhnow and Kay Simone 9/2/24 9/5/24 Kindle
At over 700 pages, this is one of the longest MM romances I’ve read. Parker is a massage therapist and goes to the client’s house on his mountain. Harp(er) was in a life-altering car crash some years before, is in constant pain, and is agoraphobic, among other things. Parker is dyslectic among other things. Each has serious family issues and past romantic issues. After Harp’s initial visit is disastrous, he reschedules and Parker starts treating him. Each is attracted to the other, and they slowly start opening themselves up to either a hookup or a romantic relationship. I found this one to be a combination of slow burn, serious sparkage, and a deep dive into each of their personal issues. It never dragged for me, because I immediately liked Parker’s optimism and doing the best he can with his life and Harp’s resignation to never being in love although he is a caregiver. Parker’s family is a disaster, Harper’s brother immediately hates Parker. Parker deals with insecurities, as does Harp. However, over the course of the year this novel takes place, they deal with their issues, set boundaries and grow as a couple, and have a wonderful HEA. Caveat emptor re sex. Oh, and there are 3 dogs, but that’s okay. Bo the dachshund is cute for a dog.
Maybe You by Briar Prescott 9/6/24 9/6/24 Kindle
Having ‘followed’ the author on Amazon, I got a notification about this new book on the day it was published. It was Kindle Unlimited, and I immediately borrowed it. I had major insomnia last night, so after finishing Untouchable, started and finished this book. The prequel has a young man turning up bloodied on a man named Remy’s doorstep. Remy ‘saves his life.’ Fast forward. Wren is a junior in college, working nights at a pool cleaning the facility. He is Remy’s son’s son’s paternal uncle, a complicated family structure, but one that works. One night Wren discovers a young man swimming in the pool after closing hours. They banter. Sutton calls the owner, a friend of his, who is exasperated at his behavior and tells Wren to kick him out. He does, but Sutton turns up the following week and says that his ‘punishment’ is to help Wren for the week. They work together, are attracted to each other. But Wren is hiding a major secret. We learn both their back stories, their current romance, and how they overcome Sutton’s reluctance to be in a relationship. This one brought tears to my eyes, frankly. My only quibble is that the epilogue is fifteen years later, and shorter than it could have been. However, the first paragraph is so very sweet. Caveat emptor re sex and the major trigger point of Wren’s secret –he was burned over 75% of his body and is a patchwork of scars and is ashamed of his body. . Caveat emptor re sex.
Hard Bargain by Scarlet Blackwell 9/6/24 9/6/24 Kindle
A novella, but sadly flat and emotionally vague. Austin barely makes it financially working at a dead-end job. His only indulgence is his dog Rupert. Rupert runs out into traffic and gets injured. Austin takes him to the vet clinic. Lyndon, the vet who stabilizes Rupert, tells him it will cost $2700 in vet bills plus rehab. Austin does not have this kind of money and offers to sleep with Lynton. Lynton takes him up on it. Sparkage turns into Perfect Sex, of course, *eye roll*, Lyndon has been lonely but falls hard for Austin. Austin’s a tougher nut to crack, but in the end, they get their HEA, with Rupert the dog and the cat, whose name I forget. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned Finding Myself by Ruby Neal**
New sheriff in town, immediately tells 'weird' guy he gets him, starts calling him beautiful... ugh. It’s not realistic in any way, shape or form.
**abandoned He's Mine by Scarlet Blackwell**
I usually don’t like short stories, and the first two were okay, but the third was cringe worthy, and I quit in the middle of the fourth.
Before You Break by KC Wells and Parker Williams 8/21/24 9/8/24 13.5 hours Audible Audio book narrated by Joel Leslie
Wayne’s the head of what in the US would be called a SWAT team, Ellis a member. They have been best friends ever since they met six years earlier. Ellis is nominally straight, doesn’t know Wayne’s in love with him and is a Dom looking for his sub. Ellis starts falling apart at work as a result of his parents and his sister’s constant demands. Wayne takes him in hand, and things progress romantically and after Ellis gets over his shock at Wayne loving him, realizes that the feelings he’s had for Wayne haven’t really been platonic and that dating women wasn’t really working for him. Wayne steps in to help Ellis manage his relationship with his sister. This is a long book, very satisfactory from both the romantic and BDSM and personal growth plot points. Ellis is taken to Wayne’s BDSM Club and likes it, they have everything going for them until there’s a shooting situation and Ellis disobeys orders to save a little girl. Things fall apart for a while, Wayne won’t let Ellis leave him and they start putting back the elements of their lives in a new way. I was rooting for them all the way, and found the writing intelligent, emotionally satisfactory and although, as I’ve mentioned, I’m not a Dom or a sub, feel like how they were portrayed was realistic. They get a HEA they weren’t expecting. Caveat emptor re sex and whatever level of BDSM this is – probably mild to moderate, but don’t truly know.
**abandoned Aiden's Luck by Con Riley**
Aiden is always angry, always upset, never thinking of anybody but himself. It completely put me off, and even if he earns the love of a good man, I don’t care enough to continue reading.
**abandoned One Step Sideways by Victoria Sue**
I like the concept of ‘enhanced’ human beings, but Kane is just out of prison, swooped up by the head of a private security firm. Never formally educated, never anything, is way too smart, emotionally and etc. in addition to his admittedly-cool superpowers, only one of which I learned about before abandoning this one. Tech guy Danny and his service dog are predictable foils. Didn’t get as far as sex…
Chained by Fate: Spark by Zara Lee 9/8/24 9/9/24 Kindle
Dare I admit that I really only like this series for the alpha male/twink, billionaire penthouse and power, and very steamy sex? Sigh. Andy is a hapless 20-year old who’s caught up in his business partner’s stealing $2 million instead of using it to invest in the app that Andy’s developing. The billionaires want their money back, so Matt sort of detains Andy until things can get resolved. And the steamy sex and vague plot line continue. *shrug* Fun and not horribly written? Caveat emptor re lots and lots of sex.
Chained by Fate: Passion by Zara Lee 9/9/24 9/9/24 Kindle
Chained by Fate: Spark above. Add in stuff with Andy’s sister and a drug cartel, Matt tracking Andy through a necklace which lets them find him when he’s kidnapped… Matt starts having feelings for Andy and ditto Andy for Matt. Caveat emptor re more sex.
Rent: Paid in Full by Jesse H Reign 9/11/24 9/12/24 Kindle
College roommates rich Miller and poor Ryan don’t really get along, but Ryan desperately needs money and Miller offers money in exchange for various and sundry … services. Sex turns to romance with a few hiccoughs along the way, and they get their HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
**abandoned Who Said Mobsters Were Scary? by JF Miev**
Leo becomes bodyguard to Chai, a mobster, and it is rather ridiculous, IMO. I read way too much before deciding to, as Richard puts it, save my eyeblinks.
Work: Strictly Professional by Jesse H Reign 9/12/24 9/14/24 Kindle
Wyn gets a job in the administrative pool at a new job but is immediately moved to PA to the CEO when his most recent PA quits. Wyn’s been a high-level PA before and actually steps into it beautifully. In the meantime Derek, the CEO, is going through a personal crisis and needs to bring a plus one to his son Miller’s wedding. See the book before this one. He tells his ex-wife that Wyn’s his plus one. They have to share a suite, there’s sparkage and romance and fun, with a sweet HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
The Muse's Undoing by August Jones 9/14/24 9/16/24 Kindle
Fisher is adopted and when he’s 13. His adoptive parents have fraternal twins, Maggie and Matthew. Fisher is standoffish and they never are together as a family. Fast forward to years later when Fischer is on foreign assignment and his vehicle is blown up and his leg ends up needing pins and rods and has gouges and requires massive amounts of PT. He has PTSD, too. Matthew, doorman in the building Fischer lives in, ends up living with Fischer, sleeping platonically with him, helping him with his physical and emotional trauma. Eventually they kiss, and realize their feelings are way more than platonic. They fight it, although both realize that they never did live as ‘brothers’. Th emotions were beautifully written, the sexy scenes were incendiary, and the plot convoluted without being confusing. Caveat emptor re sex.
Best Wrong Thing by Kindle
Jacob finds out his father has married Molly, the woman he cheated on Jacob’s mother with. Jacob goes out to get drunk and chats up the bartender. They hook up. Jacob’s horrified to find out that Archer is Molly’s son. So, technically step-brothers. They try to keep away from each other, but Molly organizes a 2-week vacation for the four of them to get to know one another. Jacob tries to keep from disappointing his father by staying away from Archer, but it doesn’t work, and the hook up feelings become emotional. Dad gets his comeuppance and everybody else ends up well, happy, and in Jacob and Archers’ cases, madly in love and getting their HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
Lots of medical issues this month allowed me to record everything read and abandoned, but not being able to write about each book here soon after reading/abandoning it, I honestly can’t remember some of the books, even those I gave high ratings to.
**abandoned Dirty Martini by Addison Beck**
Can’t remember anything about it.
**abandoned Power of the Mind by Nicky James**
Second in a love-hate-pine for relationship between a damaged PI and a police department records clerk. First was good, but this was just too whiny to continue.
**abandoned Meant To Be Gay by Lara Hale**
Very much in love and going to get married, but a car accident takes away the last 10 years of Mason’s memories. His fiancé is going crazy trying to help Mason but is also traumatized. Too many things too fast, know where it’s going and don’t care.
**abandoned Starboard by Ava Olsen**
Good premise, but after 79 pages I simply didn’t care enough to get beyond the predictability of the writer and the college professor.
**abandoned The Truth of Our Past by Heather Leighson**
The initial two chapters didn’t grab me, so abandoned with glee.
Bent by Jesse H Reign 9/17/24 9/17/24 Kindle
Two straight men are inexplicably attracted to each other, with insta lust results. Told from Ollie’s point of view, I found it emotionally satisfying, steamy, and with a fine HEA. Caveat emptor re sex. Just bought the second book, told from Ethan’s POV.
Unbreak Me by Jesse H Reign 9/17/24 9/19/24 Kindle
Can’t remember much about it. Sad for a book I gave 4.5 stars to. Caveat emptor re sex, I presume. *smile*
All the Wrong Pages by Katherine McIntyre 9/21/24 9/21/24 179 Kindle
Enemies to lovers, but other than that I can’t remember much. Caveat emptor re sex, I presume.
The Fall by Kate Sherwood 9/22/24 9/24/24
Proximity, caveat emptor re sex, I presume.
Man of His Dreams by Kim Fielding 9/24/24 9/25/24 Kindle
Even during one of my worst 24-hour periods at the hospital, this one struck me and still pleases me to remember. Flip is in the midst of a serious writing block and decides on a whim to rent an apartment for 3 months in New Orleans. He meets a ghost named Tony, dead a hundred years, who hasn’t ‘moved on’ yet. Surprisingly, Tony has a physical body when with Flip, and they are attracted to each other. Flip feels disquiet at going beyond a kiss or two, however. In the meantime, he meets a woman who has a stand on the street, who talks about her inner eye. Flip starts wandering around and goes into a historical house now giving tours and meets another Tony, the spittin’ image of ghostly Tony. They are attracted to each other and start spending time together. Flip is able to start writing again, and ultimately there’s the HEA with modern-day Tony, the ghostly Tony preparing to move on after sharing his stories and memories with both Tony and Flip, and an implied writing future for Flip that is absolutely marvelous. Yes, there’s sex between men, but it's actually a very small part of the story. The atmosphere, feelings, and suspension of disbelief, all marvelously handled by the author, made this a wonderful novella. Caveat emptor re sex.
Love is Heartless by Kim Fielding 9/24/24 9/25/24 Kindle
Another by the author of Man of His Dreams, this one has Detective Nevin Ng meeting Colin when a murder is reported. Colin is not a suspect, but was probably the last person to see the elderly woman alive. Nevin is a master of the hook up, Colin has recently come off a breakup and is only interested in a long-term relationship. More murders of LGBQT or LGBQT-adjacent people happen, and although Colin is still not a suspect, he’s always the last person to see them alive. Nevin’s backstory of poverty, foster homes, and pulling himself up by the bootstraps contracts with Colin’s background of wealth, family love and support. Somehow they are attracted to one another, and Colin suspends his need for a relationship for a hookup with Nevin. Well, it works towards the middle, with Nevin like a feral cat getting close to a human oh so carefully, and Colin seizing the day and being willing to have just a sexual relationship with Nevin. Murders solved, relationship works out. The character development was not rushed, the murders satisfyingly solved, and there’s a wonderful HEA. Caveat emptor sex.
Whiskey and Moonshine by Elizabeth Noble 9/25/24 9/25/24 Kindle
Colt has been living off the streets for 8 years ever since being kicked out by his parents for being gay. He’s beaten badly, and buys a bus ticket to the next bus out of town. Halfway to the destionation, he wakes up in the Appalachian Mountains, falls in love, and gets off the bus. He hires on at a Whiskey Distillery as a maintenance worker, wnting to move up. The company decides to hire a spokesman, and Colt leverages an interview. He’s chosen, mostly because the company’s owner, Malone, watched Colt talk all the actors out of applying. He admires the grit and determination, and Colt is hired. He’s cleaned up and is stunning, of course. Malone is immediately attracted, but doesn’t get involved with employees. Colt’s attracted, too. The PR works, the dynamic between them works, and we get a very sweet yet sexy HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
Suddenly You by Cora Rose 9/25/24 9/27/24 Kindle
Homophobic Matt is supporting his gay brother in his marriage in Las Vegas. His car is broken down, so he accepts a ride from out and proud Coop, his brother’s friend. They share a hotel room so Matt, a poverty-stricken teacher, can save money. They wake up in a compromising position and married to boot. Coop is attracted to Matt and refuses to get an immediate annulment/divorce. Matt is touch starved and Coop persuades him to move into his luxury condo. Back and forth, but always with Matt realizing that he just may be bisexual, or at least demisexual for Coop. There’s a very sweet HEA, and caveat emptor re sex.
Cherry Picked by Cora Rose 9/27/24 9/29/24 Kindle
Youngest Sunday brother Hawk has been in love with his brother’s best friend Jack for 7 years. Jack has always treated him like a younger brother, and they’ve become friends, too, spending a lot of time together. Jack does not realize Hawk has feelings for him. Hawk is chaffing under the fact that he’s still a virgin and asks Jack to relieve him of the burden. Jack refuses, is completely unprepared for the feelings this brings up, especially when Hawk announces that he’s going to get someone to ‘help’ him if Jack won’t. There are town politics related to a development, family dynamics with Hawk’s family, and all in all, it was a sweet and compelling read. Caveat emptor re sex.
The Cattle Baron's Bogus Boyfriend by Nicki Bennett 9/29/24 9/30/24 Kindle
Jonah is Linc’s PA. Linc runs a cattle ranch and has a natural gas/oil business, too. Linc is dating a woman who is demanding and expecting marriage when that was never on the table. She sees dollar signs, though. Linc breaks off with her, and takes Jonah as his boyfriend to two very public events. Attraction, feelings, HEA. Caveat emptor re sex.
276EllaTim
Hi Karen! I saw some images of flooding and awful damage in Florida and North Carolina, so I’m glad to read you are doing fine and it has mostly missed you. But what a story, you in hospital and a tornado warning and all that!
Sorry to hear about the health trouble and pain, I hope things will improve soon.
And yes, to lentil salad. Or lentil soup, or anything lentil. My greengrocer makes a lentil salad from darkgreen small lentils, very nice!
Sorry to hear about the health trouble and pain, I hope things will improve soon.
And yes, to lentil salad. Or lentil soup, or anything lentil. My greengrocer makes a lentil salad from darkgreen small lentils, very nice!
277atozgrl
>269 karenmarie: A blimp?!? Over Chatham County in the middle of the night? What in the world could it have been doing there at that time of day (or night)? We saw a blimp in downtown Raleigh at lunchtime once, when Ron Paul was running for president; it had an ad for Ron Paul on the side.
I hope the back pain is getting better, but glad to hear that everything else is returning to normal.
I hope the back pain is getting better, but glad to hear that everything else is returning to normal.
278SilverWolf28
Here's the next readathon: https://www.librarything.com/topic/364720
279msf59
Morning, Karen. Happy Friday. An impressive lightning round. Mostly smut? Grins...Raining right now. Looks like indoor PB, for the Warbler. The grackles are still visiting.
280karenmarie
>276 EllaTim: Hi Ella! Yes, the images are terrible. Over 200 dead, 200 or more still missing. It would have done far less damage had it not gone to the mountains. It would have been bad, but no rivers of mud. Thanks re my health problems and pain. The lentil salad was good. I know what I’d do differently next time. Double the vegetables except for the onion, leaving it at ¼ cup. I’d also double the dressing. Yay for lentils!
>247 richardderus: Bill read something about them, otherwise I’m afraid I’ll have to go with UFOs… Blimps were a part of life in LA. I always loved seeing them.
Back pain is rough right now, but I haven’t taken any meds since waking up yet. I need to get some food into me.
>278 SilverWolf28: Hi Silver, and thank you.
>279 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Friday to you, too. Thanks re my smut lightning round. Enjoy the indoor PB – glad you have that option when the weather’s bad. Yay for grackles. No feeder visitors to report right now.
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I made the lentil salad, a bit tiring, frankly, but so very good. We watched two episodes of Line of Duty.
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I have a PT appointment today from a referral given after my initial hospitalization. Reading, puttering, and etc., otherwise we'll watch the Line of Duty series finale tonight.
>247 richardderus: Bill read something about them, otherwise I’m afraid I’ll have to go with UFOs… Blimps were a part of life in LA. I always loved seeing them.
Back pain is rough right now, but I haven’t taken any meds since waking up yet. I need to get some food into me.
>278 SilverWolf28: Hi Silver, and thank you.
>279 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Friday to you, too. Thanks re my smut lightning round. Enjoy the indoor PB – glad you have that option when the weather’s bad. Yay for grackles. No feeder visitors to report right now.
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I made the lentil salad, a bit tiring, frankly, but so very good. We watched two episodes of Line of Duty.
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I have a PT appointment today from a referral given after my initial hospitalization. Reading, puttering, and etc., otherwise we'll watch the Line of Duty series finale tonight.
281LizzieD
Good morning, (((((Karen)))))! I hope by now that you have taken the prescribed pain meds and are getting some relief. I wish the healing came faster, but you are a champ!
We're less than an hour from leaving for our HS class's 80th birthday celebration. I am SO excited!!! The only cloud on the day is that one of my closest friends is having a mitral valve repair at Duke this morning. She elected to do it now while it's relatively small and she's otherwise healthy. In fact, she has more energy and verve than any other contemporary I know. (She's the harpsichordist in Chapel Hill.)
Hooray for lentils! I'm glad that your salad was good. Was it the recipe with Dijon mustard and honey? Yum!
Take care! Enjoy the day after your PT. I know you'll be sensible.
We're less than an hour from leaving for our HS class's 80th birthday celebration. I am SO excited!!! The only cloud on the day is that one of my closest friends is having a mitral valve repair at Duke this morning. She elected to do it now while it's relatively small and she's otherwise healthy. In fact, she has more energy and verve than any other contemporary I know. (She's the harpsichordist in Chapel Hill.)
Hooray for lentils! I'm glad that your salad was good. Was it the recipe with Dijon mustard and honey? Yum!
Take care! Enjoy the day after your PT. I know you'll be sensible.
282karenmarie
Have a wonderful time at your HS class's 80th birthday celebration, and I hope you hear good news about your friend's surgery.
I am so not a mustard fan except on corned beef or pastrami, neither of which I've had since my heart attack in November 2021. Nope, it was lemon juice, EVOO, and salt & pepper. Carrots, celery, red pepper, red onion (ugh, but I followed the recipe and it was okay), parsley, a clove of garlic. Lentils cooked with bay leaf and thyme.
I am mostly sensible, but will give it extra attention!
I am so not a mustard fan except on corned beef or pastrami, neither of which I've had since my heart attack in November 2021. Nope, it was lemon juice, EVOO, and salt & pepper. Carrots, celery, red pepper, red onion (ugh, but I followed the recipe and it was okay), parsley, a clove of garlic. Lentils cooked with bay leaf and thyme.
I am mostly sensible, but will give it extra attention!
283richardderus
>275 karenmarie: Well, that book-machine-gun nest added a lot of must-buys to your literary rap-sheet, Horrible. First up: Man of His Dreams by Kim Fielding. Wicked, wicked woman! Your wallet-flattening enthusiasm for something you read, remembered, and enjoyed during your medical crisis...well, how's a boy to resist?
Bad! Bad! Shame! *tsk*
Bad! Bad! Shame! *tsk*
284figsfromthistle
>274 karenmarie: Fantastic and impressive stats!
>275 karenmarie: A friend of mine is starting to read again but wants to read romance ( a genre I don't read a lot of). Your latest lightning round has provided me with some great recommendations for her.
Happy weekend reading!
>275 karenmarie: A friend of mine is starting to read again but wants to read romance ( a genre I don't read a lot of). Your latest lightning round has provided me with some great recommendations for her.
Happy weekend reading!
285msf59
Morning, Karen. Happy Saturday. My son Matt came over last night for dinner. A nice visit. I am going to the lakefront today with my birding buddies. Hoping to see something, in late migration. I am glad they are keeping me on the birding track.
286karenmarie
>283 richardderus: Vicious, aren’t I, RDear? I like having a literary rap-sheet with you. I just re-read my lightning round entry, and actually like what I wrote. The one after it, Love is Heartless, also by Fielding, is quite wonderful, too. I know, I’m bad to the bone. *smile*
>284 figsfromthistle: Thanks, Anita. I hope some of the MM romances work out for her – it’s a wildly popular genre for women, as it turns out. Thanks re my reading, same to you!
>285 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Saturday to you, too. I’m glad Matt came over – you don’t mention the girlfriend. Was it just a Matt & mom/dad event, or is he single again? Enquiring minds, and all that. Enjoy your BBA. I’ve seen a male Cardinal and a Carolina Chickadee this a.m., but the feeders are currently empty. I’m probably going to put out my new 2-cake suet feeder today. Woo-hoo!
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Yesterday was a bit of a challenging day re pain, and per my doctor's recommendation (don't tell the cardiologist), I took 600 mg of ibuprophen. He trusts me to not abuse NSAIDs, and I don't plan on taking it again any time soon, but oh! the relief.
I saw Max, my PT yesterday at 5 p.m., to start on PT for the old T12 fracture/aggravation. He was very conservative, said he would treat it like a new T12 fracture. It's new since 2015, as it turns out, but who knows when it happened. He massaged my back, had me walk in the hallways for a bit, and had me do some corner balancing. My back feels a bit better this morning. I see him next Wednesday, we're looking at probably once a week for a while.
Reading, updating spreadsheets and October Lightning Round document. We finished watching Line of Duty last night. Bill was disappointed because he gets certain things in his mind he wants to happen, like Steve and Kate being in a romantic relationship when the entire series has been about their strong work bond but I just go with the flow. Therefore, I was more pleased with the ending than he was.
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Arsenal plays Southampton at 10. Not much else planned. Reading, a teensy bit of puttering. Max says I should walk a couple of times a day, specifically for 5-10 minutes, with cane or walker if needed. This is more sustained than the current route I take between rooms, a minute or two tops.
>284 figsfromthistle: Thanks, Anita. I hope some of the MM romances work out for her – it’s a wildly popular genre for women, as it turns out. Thanks re my reading, same to you!
>285 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Saturday to you, too. I’m glad Matt came over – you don’t mention the girlfriend. Was it just a Matt & mom/dad event, or is he single again? Enquiring minds, and all that. Enjoy your BBA. I’ve seen a male Cardinal and a Carolina Chickadee this a.m., but the feeders are currently empty. I’m probably going to put out my new 2-cake suet feeder today. Woo-hoo!
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Yesterday was a bit of a challenging day re pain, and per my doctor's recommendation (don't tell the cardiologist), I took 600 mg of ibuprophen. He trusts me to not abuse NSAIDs, and I don't plan on taking it again any time soon, but oh! the relief.
I saw Max, my PT yesterday at 5 p.m., to start on PT for the old T12 fracture/aggravation. He was very conservative, said he would treat it like a new T12 fracture. It's new since 2015, as it turns out, but who knows when it happened. He massaged my back, had me walk in the hallways for a bit, and had me do some corner balancing. My back feels a bit better this morning. I see him next Wednesday, we're looking at probably once a week for a while.
Reading, updating spreadsheets and October Lightning Round document. We finished watching Line of Duty last night. Bill was disappointed because he gets certain things in his mind he wants to happen, like Steve and Kate being in a romantic relationship when the entire series has been about their strong work bond but I just go with the flow. Therefore, I was more pleased with the ending than he was.
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Arsenal plays Southampton at 10. Not much else planned. Reading, a teensy bit of puttering. Max says I should walk a couple of times a day, specifically for 5-10 minutes, with cane or walker if needed. This is more sustained than the current route I take between rooms, a minute or two tops.
287lauralkeet
>286 karenmarie: Hi Karen, I'm glad to see you've started PT for the T12 issue. And LOL re: Steve and Kate. I get it, and harbored similar hopes even while knowing there was no way that was going to happen. I'm glad you guys enjoyed the series so much. How will you fill the void?
290LizzieD
I'm off to lunch at last! Bobbie and Geoff came over this morning before they left, and we had a good long visit. I'm particularly glad since I didn't get to spend much time with either of them at the party. (Bobbie will likely be calling you soon, but they will be out of town at another funeral next Saturday, and I don't when they'll go or how long they'll stay.) She was sorry to hear about your latest pain picture.
Then we walked.
THEN another HS classmate, not a close friend of either of us, came by and visited another 45 minutes or so. He had come down from Philly for the party, but for various weird reasons was wrong about the location and didn't get there yesterday. Good grief!
So I am now going to eat lunch.
Then we walked.
THEN another HS classmate, not a close friend of either of us, came by and visited another 45 minutes or so. He had come down from Philly for the party, but for various weird reasons was wrong about the location and didn't get there yesterday. Good grief!
So I am now going to eat lunch.
291msf59
Morning, Karen. Happy Sunday. Matt and Hannah are still together and enjoying their new condo and new dog. Hannah works into the evening and couldn't make it over.
We had a good time birding on the lakefront yesterday, on a beautiful morning. I think we had 34 species. Many were migrants passing through. A pair of peregrine falcons put on an aerial show for us, that was very cool. We saw our first juncos of the season, (of course, not counting the ones I saw at Glacier). Waiting for the first ones to arrive at my feeders. Today, I might go to Bree and Sean's to watch the Bears game.
We had a good time birding on the lakefront yesterday, on a beautiful morning. I think we had 34 species. Many were migrants passing through. A pair of peregrine falcons put on an aerial show for us, that was very cool. We saw our first juncos of the season, (of course, not counting the ones I saw at Glacier). Waiting for the first ones to arrive at my feeders. Today, I might go to Bree and Sean's to watch the Bears game.
292karenmarie
>287 lauralkeet: Hi Laura, and thanks. Don’t know what’s up next. Bill has a series he thinks I might like. I don’t necessarily want to watch ANOTHER cops show, am not interested in reruns, so have no idea what might be interesting to me. We’ll figure it out. In the meantime, he's recording the Chelsea – Nottingham Forest match so we can watch it tonight.
BTW, Arsenal won 3-1 over Southampton yesterday.
>288 richardderus: I am unrepentant. All’s fair in love, war, and books, RD. Nah, you didn’t want my team to lose – I know you want me happy, pain free, and reading lots and lots, even if you get sniped sometimes. Sniped? BBd? *smooch*
>289 weird_O: One whole day later, Bill, I have 74 minutes left to say good morning to you, too.
>290 LizzieD: Hey Peggy. I wondered if it might be the only non-LT friend of yours I know. Bobbie was so much fun to visit with the one time we met up. I will look forward to a call from her … sometime… as we both know how much traveling they do. I feel bad that your other not-close-HS-friend missed the event, for whatever weird reason.
Lunch is always good. I’m finishing up breakfast – pepper jack cheese, low-sodium Triscuits, red grapes. It’s my favorite breakfast. Still on my first cup of coffee, though.
>291 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Sunday to you. Nice to know that Matt’s in a good, stable relationship with Hannah. It’s been … 3-5? … years now? Yay for yesterday’s birding, and 34 species is jaw-dropping.
Good luck to your Bears. Bill and I have completely given up on the NFL. It’s Arsenal men all the way for us.
I've seen a White-Breasted Nuthatch, Purple Finches, and a female Cardinal.
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Watched Arsenal beat Southampton.
Reading, napping. I followed the Max the PT's instructions and walked for 5-10 minutes, combining it with filling the bird bath and putting out the suet feeders. I had to rearrange the suet and nyjer seed feeders.
We watched a soccer match replay.
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Bill's watching Man U play Aston Villa. Man U's having a terrible start to their season. I know it's John's team and hope they win.
Possibly a grocery store run, but probably not. There are things I'd like to have but don't particularly need right now.
So. Reading, spreadsheets, walking 5-10 minutes with possibly a sunflower seed feeder fill up. Cat box evaluation. Napping.
BTW, Arsenal won 3-1 over Southampton yesterday.
>288 richardderus: I am unrepentant. All’s fair in love, war, and books, RD. Nah, you didn’t want my team to lose – I know you want me happy, pain free, and reading lots and lots, even if you get sniped sometimes. Sniped? BBd? *smooch*
>289 weird_O: One whole day later, Bill, I have 74 minutes left to say good morning to you, too.
>290 LizzieD: Hey Peggy. I wondered if it might be the only non-LT friend of yours I know. Bobbie was so much fun to visit with the one time we met up. I will look forward to a call from her … sometime… as we both know how much traveling they do. I feel bad that your other not-close-HS-friend missed the event, for whatever weird reason.
Lunch is always good. I’m finishing up breakfast – pepper jack cheese, low-sodium Triscuits, red grapes. It’s my favorite breakfast. Still on my first cup of coffee, though.
>291 msf59: ‘Morning, Mark, and happy Sunday to you. Nice to know that Matt’s in a good, stable relationship with Hannah. It’s been … 3-5? … years now? Yay for yesterday’s birding, and 34 species is jaw-dropping.
Good luck to your Bears. Bill and I have completely given up on the NFL. It’s Arsenal men all the way for us.
I've seen a White-Breasted Nuthatch, Purple Finches, and a female Cardinal.
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Watched Arsenal beat Southampton.
Reading, napping. I followed the Max the PT's instructions and walked for 5-10 minutes, combining it with filling the bird bath and putting out the suet feeders. I had to rearrange the suet and nyjer seed feeders.
We watched a soccer match replay.
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Bill's watching Man U play Aston Villa. Man U's having a terrible start to their season. I know it's John's team and hope they win.
Possibly a grocery store run, but probably not. There are things I'd like to have but don't particularly need right now.
So. Reading, spreadsheets, walking 5-10 minutes with possibly a sunflower seed feeder fill up. Cat box evaluation. Napping.
293richardderus
>292 karenmarie: I hope your humdrum day stays that way. (Isn't that the most old-person way to be supportive ever said?)
*smooch* for better-than-ever reads
*smooch* for better-than-ever reads
294karenmarie
Hiya, RD!
Spreadsheets, lightning round, setting up my 8th thread. Haven't read yet, so will fix that right away.
Humdrum is good. Uneventful is good, too.
Got me a new author, K Webster, have read two by her. Very promising, very prolific.
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Spreadsheets, lightning round, setting up my 8th thread. Haven't read yet, so will fix that right away.
Humdrum is good. Uneventful is good, too.
Got me a new author, K Webster, have read two by her. Very promising, very prolific.
*smooch*
295karenmarie
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Two doctor appointments today, reading, possibly a smallish non-refrigerated/frozen grocery store order. I just spent a fair amount of money on the U of Princeton Press 70% off sale. One book for Hwan, one book for Jenna, the rest for me. Makes up for missing the Friends Book Sale...
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Two doctor appointments today, reading, possibly a smallish non-refrigerated/frozen grocery store order. I just spent a fair amount of money on the U of Princeton Press 70% off sale. One book for Hwan, one book for Jenna, the rest for me. Makes up for missing the Friends Book Sale...
296msf59
Morning, Karen. Matt and Hannah have been together 5-plus years. When will he pop the big question? We had a very nice time at Brees' yesterday. Juno enjoyed it too. We got to see a big Bears win, against your Panthers. Jack was as cute as ever.
Getting ready to tend to the "kids" and then off to Trail Watch. Looks to be another beautiful week here.
Getting ready to tend to the "kids" and then off to Trail Watch. Looks to be another beautiful week here.
297karenmarie
'Morning, Mark!
Sounds like your Sunday was great, and today will be productive AND fun.
Sounds like your Sunday was great, and today will be productive AND fun.
298lauralkeet
>295 karenmarie: I Wordled in 2 today also, Karen. *high five* Good luck with your doc appointments today.
Our local library had a book sale on Saturday and it was such a disappointment. Way, way, way too much David Baldacci, Tom Clancy, and other prolific-but-not-very-literary authors. Chris overheard a volunteer say they planned to donate everything that didn't sell and start over. I hope so. It's never been a great sale but after a few years the inventory has become skewed.
>296 msf59: Mark, we had same feelings about Kate and Tyler. Their wedding coincided with their 6-year anniversary as a couple. But yeah, we were starting to think "get on with it already!" LOL
Our local library had a book sale on Saturday and it was such a disappointment. Way, way, way too much David Baldacci, Tom Clancy, and other prolific-but-not-very-literary authors. Chris overheard a volunteer say they planned to donate everything that didn't sell and start over. I hope so. It's never been a great sale but after a few years the inventory has become skewed.
>296 msf59: Mark, we had same feelings about Kate and Tyler. Their wedding coincided with their 6-year anniversary as a couple. But yeah, we were starting to think "get on with it already!" LOL
299richardderus
>295 karenmarie: *evil chuckle*
Makes up for a few of the MM book-bullets you've smacked me with. I'm sure Hwajen will love the books.
I hope the appointments are really easy and successful. Enough with the health challenges. *smooch*
Makes up for a few of the MM book-bullets you've smacked me with. I'm sure Hwajen will love the books.
I hope the appointments are really easy and successful. Enough with the health challenges. *smooch*
300alcottacre
>295 karenmarie: I hope the doctor appointments today go well! I am glad you found something that makes up for missing the Friends Book Sale!
Have a marvelous Monday!
Have a marvelous Monday!
301karenmarie
>298 lauralkeet: Hi Laura, and congrats on being Wordle in 2 Sisters! Thanks re the appointments.
I’m sorry your book sale was disappointing. Yes, starting over is good. We have ~18K items at each sale, every 6 months. Except for occasionally holding on to Audio Visual, we always donate everything else to the 3 stores of the Chatham PTA Thrift Shops. Start over.
>299 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. I had a lot of fun looking at the books and deciding on what to get. ‘Cuz…. Books! Thank you, too, re the appointments. *smooch*
>300 alcottacre: Thank you, Stasia. Gotta have books, right? Monday has had its ups and downs, but right now, stuffed full of dinner and a Bundtlet (chocolate chocolate chip with cream cheese frosting), I’m feeling rather chipper.
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Cardiologist’s appointment resulted in me not taking the 81 mg aspirin any more, and we’re going to discuss going on a reduced dose of carvedilol, more for the heart-rate reducing component than the BP lowering component. No decision, but perhaps.
The second appointment was a 50-mile round trip in order for an incidental CT scan result to be referred for an ultrasound. Sigh. Not worrying, just irritated.
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Off to create a new thread!
I’m sorry your book sale was disappointing. Yes, starting over is good. We have ~18K items at each sale, every 6 months. Except for occasionally holding on to Audio Visual, we always donate everything else to the 3 stores of the Chatham PTA Thrift Shops. Start over.
>299 richardderus: Hiya, RDear. I had a lot of fun looking at the books and deciding on what to get. ‘Cuz…. Books! Thank you, too, re the appointments. *smooch*
>300 alcottacre: Thank you, Stasia. Gotta have books, right? Monday has had its ups and downs, but right now, stuffed full of dinner and a Bundtlet (chocolate chocolate chip with cream cheese frosting), I’m feeling rather chipper.
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Cardiologist’s appointment resulted in me not taking the 81 mg aspirin any more, and we’re going to discuss going on a reduced dose of carvedilol, more for the heart-rate reducing component than the BP lowering component. No decision, but perhaps.
The second appointment was a 50-mile round trip in order for an incidental CT scan result to be referred for an ultrasound. Sigh. Not worrying, just irritated.
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Off to create a new thread!
302atozgrl
>295 karenmarie: Wordle in 3 for me today. RD got me with the Princeton University Press 30% off sale over on Mark's thread, and when I got to the website they had a 70% off sale going on? I wound up ordering 1 book for my DH and 3 for me (or both of us). And that was only in the bird books. I didn't dare look at anything else.
>301 karenmarie: It sounds like you had a good visit with the cardiologist. And hopefully some decisions to come from that. Sorry you had such a long trip for the other appointment.
>301 karenmarie: It sounds like you had a good visit with the cardiologist. And hopefully some decisions to come from that. Sorry you had such a long trip for the other appointment.
303karenmarie
>302 atozgrl: Hi Irene. Yay for Wordling. RD is a menace, right? My friend Karen in Montana is going to flip out once she goes to the 70% off sale - frog, snake, spider (shudder), bird, horse, and etc. books, in addition to the ones I am getting. I'll post my acquisitions once they show up. I decided media mail was good enough, so it will take a while to get them, I'm afraid.
Thanks re the appointments.
Thanks re the appointments.
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>302 atozgrl:, >303 karenmarie: Mesdames! I must protest this reckless besmirchment of my literary good-citizenship! I am aggrieved.
(also self-satisfied)
(also self-satisfied)
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