Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know

What is your word, synonym, sentence or example for:

Sentence/meaning:  A contronym is a word that has two contradictory meanings.  

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Did you know, that President Lincoln kept documents in his top hat when he wore it? Supposedly the phrase 'keep it under your hat' came from Lincoln's habit of keeping documents in his top hat.

For more information: https://uniquetimes.org/abraham-lincolns-hat-a-surprising-repository-of-speech-notes-and-documents

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Weekend Wishes

 

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I'm over at Sally's today. If you haven't been to her blog  magazine, you're in for a treat. She covers a multitude of topics. Besides spotlighting other authors, there's info on animals and health.  Hope to see you there.

https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2024/07/15/smorgasbord-new-book-spotlight-western-romance-mateos-woman-by-sandra-cox/

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know

 What's your synonym, example, sentence or definition for:

Sentence: The idea that cats only purr when they are happy is hokum.

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Did you know, that Founding Fathers James Monroe, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson all died on July 4th?  Adams and Jefferson in the same year only hours apart. 

 

For more information: Three Presidents Die on July 4th: Just a Coincidence? | Constitution Center

Ketch-up Day

 

How are you? How's your weather. We had rain last night. Woot.  Woot. It's been so dry here that instead of rustling the grass crunches when you walk on it. 

If you celebrate, did you do anything 4th of July? The HH popped up some popcorn and we went to the fireworks.

 

Remember the nests in the butterfly bush? Looks like we've got renters:) If you look closely you can see three little heads.

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It's butterfly season here.  This is what we usually get: 

 

Yellow and black swallowtails.

Last week I saw a Zebra zooming around.  

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My poor hibiscus is one of the few things still blooming in this heat.

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Frank:)

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From Illinois

Thanks, Allison 

Every made these? They consist of Twinkies, Twix and red gel.

That's all, blogger buds.

 

 

Weekend Wishes

 

IWSG Wednesday AND Did You Know

 

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  July 3 posting of the IWSG are JS Pailly, Rebecca Douglass, Pat Garcia, Louise-Fundy Blue, and Natalie Aguirre!

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

 July 3 question - What are your favorite writing processing (e.g. Word, Scrivener, yWriter, Dabble), writing apps, software, and tools? Why do you recommend them? And which one is your all time favorite that you cannot live without and use daily or at least whenever you write?

I don’t do anything fancy just write in Word. I’ll be interested to see how others answer this and what they feel helps them.

 

June/July Reviews in no particular order

* Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factor them into my review.

 

STREET OF FIVE MOONS by Elizabeth Peters

This Vicky Bliss series was written back in the late 80s.  I enjoyed it then and I’m enjoying it now.  Urged on by her boss Herr Professor Doktor Schmidt director of the National Museum, Vicky always finds herself smack dab in the middle of a dangerous mystery around priceless relics. The story definitely picks up when dashing thief Sir John Smythe enters the picture.  A must read for folks that enjoy an old-fashioned romantic suspense.

SILHOUTTE IN SCARLET by Elizabeth Peters

The story picks up where THE STREET OF FIVE MOONS leaves off with Sir John plopping Vicky in another dangerous situation, involving a criminal with a deadly hobby, then uses his wiles and courage to get her out of it.

Available at Amazon

 

SOUNDS IN THE SILENCE by D. L. Finn

A fascinating mystery that connects the past and the present.

Present Day: Maria and Logan have bought a mansion in disrepair that they plan on turning into a Bed and Breakfast, having no idea when they sign on the dotted line that the mansion comes with a ghost.

1924: Helen is married to the love of her life Charles. They party their way through prohibition until Helen disappears and her husband is blamed for the disappearance.

Now Maria must solve the mystery of what happened to Helen.

The transition between the two different periods of time is handled smoothly and keeps the reader wondering what is happening in the other timeline.  The entire book has a deliciously eerie feel to it, due in part to the author’s fabulous descriptions. For instance: ‘The chill fall night was silent under a sky so dark that the stars seemed subdued.’

This is one of Ms. Finn’s best. Enjoy it.

Available at Amazon

 

 

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, NINTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PRESIDENTS) by Christine Maloney Fitz-Gerald

I'm slogging my way through the biographies of the Presidents of the United States.  Mega apologies to the author, but the last one I read I found long and boring, so I tried the children's version of Harrison's life. I.E. William Henry Harrison: Ninth President of the United States (Encyclopedia of Presidents) and loved it. I learned all kinds of things about this president I didn't know. It hit the salient points in his life, and presented them in an interesting manner, without belaboring points that had no bearing.

I recommend this book for kids and adults alike.

Available at Amazon

 

A VENTURE TO VICTORY: 40 Lessons to Live a Victorious Life  by Shahid Pervaiz

This is a self-help designed to guide us on our journey of improvement whether it be in our professional or private lives.

Several phrases caught my eye and gives a feel to what the book is about:

“It’s not important to win the argument, learn to win the people.”

“Stay away from negative people.”

“Your future is a reflection of your performance today.”

“Forgive yourself for the blunders you make.”

“Share what you have. You always have something to give.”

“If you pray for the rain, you gotta deal with the mud too.”

I particularly enjoyed the last quote😊 It’s an easy read that will put you in a positive frame of mind. Enjoy.

Available at Amazon

 

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Did you know that the poet Percy Shelley was a vegan?

For more information:

24 Crazy Author Facts You Need to Know — On Book Street

 

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Ketch-Up Day

 

Can you believe it's July? June was hot and dry here. The plants and I are a little concerned to see what this month brings. What's your weather like?

The Eternal Garden Pics

We finally got the fish spout put out.

A hydrangea for Andrew:)

This is pretty blurry.  It's a squirrel gnawing on a hard roll I threw out:)

 

The HH got me 4th of July flowers.

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From Colorado

Thanks, Julie

From Colorado

Thanks, Julie

From California

Thanks, Denise

That's all, blogger buds.