I thought this week’s Lemonade of the Week could honor two fundraisers that came from two unexpected sources. Frank the Christmas Gargoyle In December, I honored Frank the Christmas Gargoyle for bringing joy to many people with his shenanigans. Well Frank did more than bring joy to thousands of Facebook fans, he also (at lastContinue reading “Charity in the Most Unlikely Places”
Author Archives: MLML
Guardians Trilogy
Last week I had just started Nora Roberts Guardian trilogy (Stars of Fortune, Bay of Sighs, Island of Glass). Thinking I was moving this week, I had placed the two of the three in the box of “to be read” preparing to seal them in. But circumstances changed and I had finished Stars of Fortune,Continue reading “Guardians Trilogy”
The Fickle Hand of Fate and Other Thoughts
As you recall, last week I talked about my neurosis about moving back in with my parents, if only for a month(ish). However, fate decided to throw a curveball my way and shorten my visit with my folks to about two and a half weeks. The wonderful people buying my home are needing a littleContinue reading “The Fickle Hand of Fate and Other Thoughts”
The Problem with Book Series Part 2 – The Waiting
Currently reading: Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts. 1st in a three-part series – thankfully I have them all. If you remember, part 1 of problems was about how it sucks when your favorite series comes to an end. You just want your favorite characters to go on forever. Just as frustrating? Waiting for the nextContinue reading “The Problem with Book Series Part 2 – The Waiting”
52 Years Old and Moving Back in with My Parents
As I’ve mentioned before, I have sold my house and in less than two weeks I am moving back in with my parents. It was that or pay exorbitant rent for a local place for a monthish. While it beats wasting money on an expensive rental, it’s kind of awkward for me, as I’m sureContinue reading “52 Years Old and Moving Back in with My Parents”
Eugene Goodman
In a continuation of last week’s Lemonade of the Week, I wanted to recognize one other person who made a lifesaving decision during the Capitol Riots at great danger to himself Eugene Goodman, an Army veteran and officer with the Capitol Police initially encountered the rioters on the first floor and attempted to hold themContinue reading “Eugene Goodman”
Moving My Library and Finding More Books
Have I’m mentioned I’m moving? And that I have to hire movers? And what does this have to do with books? To start, I’ve had movers in to quote the move. To make my life simpler, I want them to pack the books because I have a lot and the last time I packed them,Continue reading “Moving My Library and Finding More Books”