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Wednesday, March 5, 2025

IWSG Wednesday

The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.

Twitter handle: @TheIWSG

Hashtag: #IWSG

The awesome co-hosts for the March 5 posting of the IWSG are Ronel Janse Van Vuuren, Pat Garcia, and Liza @ Middle Passages!

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say.

Remember, the question is optional

March 5 question - If for one day you could be anyone or *thing* in the world, what would it be? Describe, tell why, and any themes, goals, or values they/it inspire in you.

For one day, I would love to be a bird. To soar in the clouds and enjoy soft breezes and warm sunlight while I glided in the sky.

February/March Reviews in no particular order. * Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factor them into my review.

CHAIN REACTION by James Byrne

James Byrne has created a fascinating character in Dez Limerick. Very unique. Both tough guy and softie, and he always apologizes for bad language around ladies;) He’s not tall, like most protagonists, but barrel-chested. And it’s a big barrel.

CHAIN REACTION, is third in the series and has mega twists and turns. Several neither Dez nor I saw coming:)

For those who have read the first two in the series, you will want to read this one.

RENDER and REBELLION by K. A. Riley

In book two and three, Cress and her friends become more embroiled in the fight against the government.

At the end of book two, one of the characters took a turn that wasn’t really credible to me and took me out of the story. I finally came to grips with the role the author had assigned this character and still found both book two and three enjoyable but book one is my favorite.

Available at Amazon

SHADOW AND BONE, SEIGE AND STORM, RUIN AND RISING by Leigh Bardugo
This trilogy is a reread for me. I love this series and think it's one of the best YA fantasies written.

THE STARLESS CROWN by James Rollins

This one was too dark for me. Though I have to admit I read it till the end, hoping for some positive closure. It's well written and if you like fantasy and don't mind dark, you would probably enjoy it.

One bit of personal information that fascinated me is that the author is a practicing veterinarian.

AND

Did you know, that author Dan Brown of DA VINCI CODE fame was once a pop singer?

For more info:

100 Interesting Facts about Famous Authors – Interesting Literature

AND

LAST BUT NOT LEAST--Denise is hosting Reuben and I at her place today (March 5). If you have an opportunity, drop by and join us.

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Ketch-Up Day

How are you? Are you enjoying these hints of spring Mother Nature is sending our way?

For the cat folks out there. Have you ever seen one of these attachments to a scratching post? I ordered a new post since Callie is up to her old tricks of scratching on wood furniture and the door frames. Grrr. I saw the attachment and thought, 'What the...'? It's a self-brusher for cats to rub against and each post at the end of it has an opening to pour catnip in. Even more amazing the cats use it and seem to like it:)