Month: July 2023
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the nine lives of pakistan by Declan Walsh
The Nine Lives of Pakistan – DNF with Quick Thoughts I appreciate Walsh’s form of storytelling and his discussion of the state of Pakistan. I felt that this would be more appreciated by Walsh’s longtime readers and those who have a greater understanding of Pakistan’s history. I may revisit this when I’ve studied Pakistan more…
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Sunday musings
Picture (and musings I guess) inspired by the popular bookstagram hashtag “shelfiesunday” feat. one of this morning’s coffees and a very disorganized bookshelf from moving. I am very excited to move books around and have a little change of scenery on my shelves. I’m not entirely sure how I’ll organize yet, but I’m sure when…
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reading outside
I’ve seen recently that Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols discusses that seeing water is proven to provide health benefits. And it has been one of my goals for the past couple of years (since quitting my last office job) to be outside as much as possible. These last few days of spending more time…
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monday motivation 7.24.23
Let’s kick life’s ass this week. As Cam Hanes says, “No one cares. Work harder.” Push yourself past your limits. You’ll do things that you would’ve never imagined. If you’re feeling any Monday blues, drink some coffee, take a breath, and get to work. Read on.
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new books 7.20.23
My most recently acquired books The audio that I used on instagram for this little stack is so fitting. Because that’s what I have to do with books that will be heavy or classics that I know may take me longer. If I keep putting it off, that’s that much less time I’ll have to…
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stirring up love by chandra blumberg
Stirring Up Love by Chandra Blumberg – Thoughts and Review A cute enemies to lovers romance with no smut but lustful suggestions. Simone and Finn are inexplicably thrown together in a business deal that, while it has its own pros and cons as all business deals do, it might be the only chance at both…
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7.18 and fuck socialism
I meant for a Monday motivation post yesterday, but life had other plans. So here is some Tuesday motivation, if you are interested (I know I am). Keep getting after it. The more you do when you don’t feel like it, the more resilient you’ll be when you have long days. And just think, if…
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american sniper by chris kyle
American Sniper by Chris Kyle – Thoughts An American hero, Chris Kyle was the greatest sniper of American military history. His autobiography showcases his childhood, his time as a Navy SEAL, as well as his wife’s input on the experience of being a SEAL wife. The memorial edition was even more harrowing than I expected…
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american made by farah stockman
American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears- Discussion This book was basically anti-Trump propaganda and blamed the loss of jobs on him. It fully disappointed me and did not give me any actual info and met absolutely none of my expectations. Stockman also added a racial divide – she had to label everyone…
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library haul
I went on a checkout spree and I definitely won’t have time to read through all of these. My plan isn’t to read through all of them, though. I’m going to look at only a few specifics in a couple of them and probably skim some other stuff just to see what they have to…
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