I’ve read Educated by Tara Westover and Blood in the Water by Caleb Roehrig in the last week or so. I finished Blood in the Water over the weekend and I have to say that it’s not the best of mysteries, even for a young adult book. Hunt a Killer is the one hiring writer … Continue reading Blood in the Water, a Hunt a Killer Mystery Book.
Reading Sludge.
My reading has slowed down a bit. I was doing well at the start of February and finished five books. Now that it’s February, I’m in a my usual mood with reading. I start a book, decide I don’t want to read it and pick up another one. This has happened to me several times … Continue reading Reading Sludge.
Things I’d like to do with my life someday.
Get a degree in business and creative writing Hike the entire Appalachian trail Work for the military (as a civilian) Move to a different state or country. Preferably in the mountains. Either the Appalachians or up in Alaska somewhere. Learn to snowboard properly so I can understand why my husband loves it. Learn another language … Continue reading Things I’d like to do with my life someday.
Educated by Tara Westover
Educated by Tara Westover Title: Educated Author: Tara Westover Publisher: Random House (2018) Genre: Nonfiction/Memoir Summary Growing up in the shadow of Buck’s Peak in Idaho, Tara’s family is suspicious of the outside world: of the government, of medical care, of schooling. In spite of physical, emotional, educational, and mental neglect, she is able to … Continue reading Educated by Tara Westover
And it snows.
Snow branches. Photo by Ashley French copyright January 2023 It’s been snowing off and I’m the past week. I took my dog for a walk in the snow and he was so happy. We then went for a hike in the woods, which I enjoyed since no one else had been there really and the … Continue reading And it snows.
Dream job.
What was your dream job as a child? A writer and a veterinarian. I wanted to take care of animals and then write stories about animals. I still want to write to a certain extent but I’m not sure about being a veterinarian. Too much science. I’m sure if I went for it now it … Continue reading Dream job.
Favorite Authors
Who is your favorite author and why? I haven’t really read one author exclusively for a long time. I suppose my favorite author would be Phillipa Gregory as I’ve read a lot of her books and will pretty much buy any of her books if I see one I don’t own yet. She’s a historian … Continue reading Favorite Authors
Irritating homes.
What irritates you about the joke you live in? It’s small There’s not enough storage space No garage so the husband has to use the small bedroom next to ours as a storage room for his tools and outdoor stuff, reducing my ability to fully utilize both spare bedrooms. Other bedroom is also a storage … Continue reading Irritating homes.
Dream life.
What does your dream life look like? I always think about this question and my thoughts rotate around different aspects of life as some things look more appealing at different points in my life. My dream life would be full of travel and not just around my own country. There’s so many countries and cultures … Continue reading Dream life.
Meal.
What’s your favorite meal to cook or eat? It all depends on my mood, I believe. I don’t eat beef to be honest, it usually feels heavy in my stomach. My favorite meals usually include chicken, fish, or some other kind of poultry. Baked chicken with rice or mashed potatoes and a vegetable is heavenly … Continue reading Meal.
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