Christmas is coming!! The decorating is done, or at least, my part is. Mr 13 is still working on the tree. It's only partially baubled at present... ~~~~ Highlight of the week: Having a back cover quote for children's picture book, Claire Malone Changes the World, by Nadia L King. This is my second cover … Continue reading The Week That Was…
General Chit Chat
#TBT What I was reading this time six years ago…
Masquerade is the second book in the seven book Blue Bloods fantasy series by Melissa de la Cruz. This series is quite old and predates all of the Twilight and subsequent vampire fantasy hype. I think of it as one of the original series - and best, although seriously under-rated - of this sub genre. … Continue reading #TBT What I was reading this time six years ago…
The Week That Was…
This week has been a quiet one, mostly spent catching up on all of the washing I didn't do last week! The phrase buried in laundry has never rung more true. But, let's get right to the good bit...my beautiful daughter at her formal: A good time was had by all! ~~~~ Joke of the … Continue reading The Week That Was…
The Week That Was…
We're in the thick of it now! Graduation week. Graduation Mass was on Wednesday night and that was a really lovely affair. Later this morning is the Graduation Assembly and Saturday night is the Graduation Formal. Of course, it's been non-stop preparations in between. Tonight I squeeze in the Graduation Formal for the school I … Continue reading The Week That Was…
My Reading Life: Themes of Communism
A couple of months ago I read this: And not all that long after, I read this: Now, both of these novels have really sparked my interest in reading more about life in the Eastern Bloc, and in the last couple of weeks, I've continued with this theme, reading: And, most recently: I'm not tiring … Continue reading My Reading Life: Themes of Communism
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Next week: CRAZY TOWN! Graduation week for my daughter and my students. We've got ceremonies galore and I've got two formals, one Friday night (for my students) and one Saturday night (for my daughter). It's going to be fun!!! 🙌🤩 (really...so.much.fun...as long as nobody freaks out about dresses, hair or makeup... or OP scores...🙈🙉🙊) Watch … Continue reading The Week That Was…
#TBT What I Was Reading a Year Ago…
One of my favourites for #tbt this week: A year ago I was reading Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver, which I absolutely loved. My admiration for this latest novel by one of my favourite authors reached Barbara herself as she was doing an Australian tour at the time my review published. Imagine my delight when this … Continue reading #TBT What I Was Reading a Year Ago…
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It definitely feels like I'm stuck on a treadmill going the wrong way this week... Nearly there though! Today is my daughter's last day of classes for year 12. One exam next week and then she's done with school work. Official graduation date is the 15th November with the formal on the 16th. It's non-stop … Continue reading The Week That Was…
Challenge Check In – October
Another month over, time for another challenge check in. I thought this month might be more of a quiet one, and it is, I'm down a bit on my overall reading total, but still pleasantly surprised by how many books I did actually get around to reading. Challenge stats: #aww2019: 4 books Book Bingo with … Continue reading Challenge Check In – October
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...which is actually the fortnight that was, as I never got around to checking in last week. It's been a quiet week for blogging, but that's the only aspect of my life that has been quiet. The review books have been arriving double speed of late and the titles! So good. I'm very excited about … Continue reading The Week That Was…
