Category: 2017
On Reading as a hobby
I’m a Reader: On Reading as a ‘Hobby’ I’m a reader. Always have been, and hope to always be. And usually when I admit this (freely), I get one of two responses… Awww, I don’t have time to read, but I’m so happy you have time (or something else passive agressive). That’s awesome, what are…
Thoughts on Kindle Fire, 2 months in
My Kindle Fire is 2 months old! 2 months ago, my nearly 4 year old Kindle died. It was rough for me, as I’d been reading like crazy on the device and had grown accustomed to the old Kindle (generation 2). It was bittersweet to get the new Kindle. First, yay for new devices. Second,…
Bloggiesta Sign Up
Bloggiesta Sign Up Post It’s that time of the year–Bloggiesta time!!! Since it runs from September 21-24, a part of the week chock full of things already, I decided to do a few things to keep me in housekeeping order. A Bloggiesta Master To Do List! ❏ write twelve reviews ❏ update link lists and archive…
It’s Monday! What are you Reading?
It’s Monday! What are You Reading? It’s Monday, which means it is time again to hook up with the dedicated readers of the Book Date Blog and start talking about the kinds of things we’re all currently reading. First, I want to say that we saw Hamilton over the weekend, and it was marvellous! More…
Welcoming the Echo Dot
Welcoming the Echo Dot I kept pondering the value of the small, round object that fit in the palm of my hand. Could something this small add value to our current life? And what were the costs of the device, apart from the price tag? Thanks to Amazon Prime day, I snapped up this little…
Star Wars: Empires End (Aftermath #3/3)
Star War: Empire’s End (Aftermath #3/3) In the final book of the Aftermath trilogy, Chuck Wendig concludes the epic storyline set between the Return of the Jedi and the Force Awakens. The New Republic is looking for its enemy, now everyone is assembling for a final battle at Jakku–a remote desert planet nearly forgotten. Grand…