Month: April 2023
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april reading 2023
đź“šApril Wrap-upđź“š “People don’t understand how powerful, especially when you’re working on a business, reading can be.” Andy Frisella What made me think the most: Also Read: I got a free trial for Audible and thought why not, here’s a way to try audiobooks while being cheap (because I am). This free trial basically affirmed…
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squirrel meets chipmunk by david sedaris
Squirrel Meets Chipmunk by David Sedaris In these short stories, Sedaris anthropomorphizes wild and domestic animals and, in typical David Sedaris fashion, doesn’t hold back with wit and honesty. This book was funny and dark, showing that humans and other animals can all be disgusting. Shit posting below I wasn’t going to post about this…
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go for a walk today
✨️Nonbookish post✨️ (but kind of a bookish post) Exercise and nature are essential to the human body. They both are also so helpful for one’s focus, discipline, mental and physical health, and longevity. All of this means…more books. Exercising and going outside mean you can read more now and later in life as well. Take…
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amityville horror by jay anson
The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson The Lutz family moves into 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville on Long Island after the house has been on the market since Ronald DeFeo killed his family. After only 28 days, the Lutzes leave the house with all of their belongings in it, never to return. Jay Anson brings…
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library haul 4.24
I’ve decided that I won’t be getting many books from the library after May until the wedding is over (and I have a fun reading plan that I’ve put together and I’ll eventually post about that one of these days). Since this was one of my last trips to the library until possibly November, I…
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earth day 2023
Don’t believe the narrative that’s being pushed. Happy Earth Day, feat. what I’m currently reading in front of a gorgeous cherry blossom tree Love the earth – she’s your first and last home. Don’t litter, try not to be wasteful, but also don’t let anyone bully you into doing certain things because they think it’s…
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kicking monday’s ass
Monday Motivation This week holds a huge amount of potential and opportunities if you let it. Attack Monday as the full force that you are. That’s what life is going to do to you, so why not hit back just as hard, if not harder? This week I’ll be reading and learning from: Let’s hold…
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the priory of the orange tree by samantha shannon
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon – Thoughts and Review Queen Sabran is in need of a marriage and a daughter to keep the House of Berethnet’s ruling in Inys. There’s a lot more at play in the kingdom than just Sabran needing to find a husband and make an alliance, as…
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the happiest man on earth by eddie jaku
The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku – Review and Thoughts Wow. This. Book. This is going to be required reading for my homeschool life, there is no doubt in my mind. How do I put this? Eddie Jaku’s book was humbling, it gave me such a good smack in the head to stop…
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sleeping murder by agatha christie – short review
Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie Newlyweds Gwenda and Giles bought a new house, where Gwenda moves to a few weeks ahead of her husband. There is an eerie remembrance as she settles in. A fun, quick, very bingeable mystery featuring Miss Marple, a recurring character from Christie’s previous mysteries. Read on.
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