1. My Family
2. My Friends
3. Dogs & cats (my own dogs actually fall under #1 above)
4. Books
5. Desserts
6. Good Health
7. Nature
May you be happy and thankful for things in your life this Thanksgiving as well!
Monthly Archives: November 2020
Books Read-October 2020
1. A Conspiracy of Bones-Kathy Reichs
Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan works on solving another case while dealing with her own personal issues.
2.Sisters by Choice-Susan Mallery
Sophie, Kristine, and Heather are cousins. They look out for each other in their changing lives, offering courage and support.
3.Sea Wife-Amity Gaige
Juliet, her husband Michael and their two children buy a sailboat and live on it for a year. This book did not hold my interest and I stopped reading after about 40 pages.
4.The Giver of Stars-JoJo Moyes
A tale about four Kentucky librarians under Eleanor Roosevelt’s traveling library. The friendships that develop between the girls is heartwarming.
5.No Fixed Line-Dana Stabenow
A Kate Shugak crime mystery that takes place in Alaska. Kate solves a case involving drug and child trafficking. A good read.
6.The Haunting of Hill House-Shirley Jackson
A classic about a haunted house and the people who show up to study it.
Of this list, my favorite was Giver of Stars. The relationships between the characters is heartwarming. I kept picking up this book because I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen.
A Good Snuggle
Even a problem child needs a good snuggle.
I was sitting on the sofa this morning when Zekie crawled into my lap, gazed at me, and fell asleep.
Come to think of it, he didn’t even cause any problems today. We didn’t encounter anyone else on today’s hike so it was a peaceful event.
It was a good day.
Book Recommendation!
I normally post the books I have read for the month in one post, but this one is so good I just had to share now-The Finders by Jeffrey B. Burton.
Mason Reid is a dog trainer. His four dogs, a German Shepherd, two smooth collies, and a golden retriever, are all cadaver search dogs. The youngest, Vira the golden, turns out to be a superdog with with stellar abilities. I won’t give more away.
Their work on cases is gripping. I couldn’t put the book down. It is a crime book so be prepared for that. I highly recommend giving it a try!
Fall Colors
Fall graces us with beautiful colors.
Reds, oranges, and yellows are not the exclusive domain of spring and summer.
Each season is blessed with its own hues of color. Bright or pastel. They are all lovely.
Just as our lives have different seasons and each is lovely in its own way.
Flavor Complexity
I have been told that I like busy food with a lot going on. Here is a creation I baked this morning.
Pumpkin gingerbread streusel coffee cake with apple, blueberries, and walnuts.
Delicious!
Sanctuary Acres 