Brutus

Nibbles – also known as Brutus Today my snuggle buddy went over the rainbow bridge to play with all the other pets we’ve ever had in our lifetime. He is with the dog who picked him out – Buddy. Brutus and Buddy – BFFS He is probably annoying his sister, Kimmi. She will whack him in the head. Kimmi ignoring Brutus And all the other beloved pets who have passed. For a cat that didn’t like me…

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The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

My first book review of 2024 is The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown. This is the story about a book that can take you anywhere in the world – really! Anywhere, anytime, the possibilities are endless. This is what happens to Cassie, a young bookseller, who befriends an older gentleman who is a regular at the bookstore where she works. When this gentleman passes away at the store, he leaves a note…

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What's up 2024?

I can’t believe it has been 76 days since my last post! What have I been up to? Lots of reading, crocheting, and working on myself. Blogging hasn’t been at the top of my To Do list lately but I really have to get back into the habit. I’m way behind on book reviews. Eeek! So, what is in store for 2024? Here is my work-in-progress plan for the year: Commit to writing at least one book review per…

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October 30, 2023 - What to do with all these critters (craft therapy)

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October 1, 2023 - Craft therapy - crocheted bat

I was asked by a friend to make a crocheted bat. Here he is. Thanks for checking out my crocheted bat.

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September 28, 2023 - One year

It has been one year since Hurricane Ian brought death and devastation to Southwest Florida and the recovery is slow but it is ongoing. To me it feels like we will never recover. I could tell you about my experience but I think that conversation would be better if I had it with my therapist… My personal observations: 1. There are so many blue tarped roofs out there. 2. People forget that the…

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September 21, 2023 -Supernatural Legends: Sam Colt by Travis Perdue

Supernatural is a dark fantasy dramatic television show that first aired on the WB in 2005. It followed the story of Dean and Sam Winchester, two brothers who hunt demons and monsters. While I have watched several episodes, I am not an expert on the show. Supernatural Legends: Sam Colt by Travis Perdue tells the fictional story of the historical figure, Sam Colt, the inventor of the Colt…

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September 18, 2023 - Where have I been?

I can’t believe it has been so long since my last post! What have I been doing since then? Working on myself. Getting exercise. Trying to consistently eat healthy. Working on my mental health. Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.com A new Planet Fitness has been going in near us and I have been impatiently waiting for it to open. I signed up as soon as they started membership sign-ups. They finally…

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July 10, 2023 - Small things

Whenever I am down or having a rough day, I try to use one of the skills I learned in therapy. Today was a rough day but I was prepared. I purchased some pretty little cards that say “ You Rock. Thanks for making a difference “ and “You’re awesome. What you do is amazing”. The plan was to leave them anonymously to cheer people up. Today, while walking and thinking what a rough day I was having,…

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June 16, 2023 - I asked an AI writer to write this article about AI causing job losses

With all of the “advancements” in AI recently, I thought it would be interesting to see what AI would write if I asked it to write an article about AI causing people to lose jobs. Everything below this paragraph was written by AI at CF Spark Writer. It has not been proofread or fact checked. Please share your thought in the comments. Get your jobs before the robots do: How AI is putting people…

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June 6, 2023 - Music: John Joseph - Sunday

I have always loved to support up and coming, singer – songwriter, and indie musicians. My music tastes are eclectic. From parodies, instrumental, classical, country, rock, jazz – I love discovering new music and artists. Believe it or not, one of my dream jobs is to be an A&R (artists and repertoire) Rep for a music company. I, of course, did not follow that career path. Instead, I share new…

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May 21, 2023 - Craft therapy: I love making these cards

I finally got my card making mojo back. I love making these layered cards. The first one is made with a photo I took of Nanday Parakeets at the Celery Fields in Sarasota, FL. I have a new paper craft obsession, Have you been crafting? Cooking? Share your favorite hobby. Thanks for reading!

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May 19, 2023 - Book Review - Mango Murder by Angela K. Ryan

On May 19, 2023, Angela K. Ryan released her highly anticipated novel, Mango Murder. It is the 7th book in the Seaside Ice Cream Shop Mysteries. When Anna, the owner of Bella’s Dream ice cream parlor in Seagull Cove, decides to hold a tropical-themed ice cream party to help the community make it through the rest of the cold winter, she doesn’t anticipate murder. After the Tropical Ice Cream…

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May 16, 2023 - My week drinking Golden Milk

Back in March, I was feeling physically and mentally exhausted. The stress of dealing with the aftermath of a category 5 hurricane had damaged my psyche. Between eating unhealthy food due to dealing with an unusable kitchen sink and having to sleep in an old queen sized bed, my body was rebelling. It was time to do something. After a lot of research, I decided to try Golden Milk. What is Golden…

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May 16, 2023 - My week drinking Golden Milk

Back in March, I was feeling physically and mentally exhausted. The stress of dealing with the aftermath of a category 5 hurricane had damaged my psyche. Between eating unhealthy food due to dealing with an unusable kitchen sink and having to sleep in an old queen sized bed, my body was rebelling. It was time to do something. After a lot of research, I decided to try Golden Milk. What is Golden…

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