Rachel

The Forever Witness by Edward Humes rests on a blue and pink floral rug. They cover features a photo of a road cutting through a misty forest.

#28 I find cold case stories more interesting than I probably should.

Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara rests on a wooden surface. They cover features a woman with black runes on her arms dressed in a practical black outfit.

#27 I really enjoyed Cast In Shadow. I’m very happy to find a new series with a bunch of books already written.

I didn’t grow up in an Olympic watching family, and I’ve never paid that much attention. This year, I am paying attention, and I am having so much fun talking about it with my friends in the group chat. Four people, in three states, having the best time.

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The Keeper’s Six by Kate Elliott rests on wooden surface. The cover features an illustration of an ominous object appearing out of mist or dust. It might be an enormous dragon skull.

#26 I devoured The Keeper’s Six. I can’t wait to read more Kate Elliott.

The Café by the Sea by Jenny Colgan rests on a pink velvet surface. The cover features outdoor tables and chairs at a café and a small village.

#25 I dearly love The Café by the Sea. It makes me simultaneously feel like my life has more possibilities than I imagined and that it’s okay if I stay where I am.

It’s a perfect blend of action and adventure and humor. It’s fast paced and isn’t too long.

so much clothing is marketed as "conversation starters" but as an introvert, i want "conversation enders." no more talking. let me go home.

It's not just the women and girls we know of. It's all their future work, and everything they could have been, and how we build structures that shelter their abusers. It's how a man's future has always been worth more than my past, present, and future combined.

We finally got mail after almost two weeks, and my entire street is celebrating like it’s Christmas.

I am just starting to realize that I may have MCAS, but I did not realize the doom, which I’ve been experiencing for decades, was part of it. How fun!

All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot rests on a pink velvet surface. The cover features an illustration of a vet rolling up his sleeves. A variety of animals are in front of and below him including a dog, a cow, a horse, a cat, and a pig.

#24 Since losing Scout, I’ve been leaning on comfort reads. Few things bring me more comfort than All Creatures Great and Small.

I am a big fan of the USPS, and I understand delays because of weather. My street hasn’t had mail delivery since the storm, and I’m becoming a little irritated. We’re supposed to get more snow on Friday. The street isn’t going to get better than it is.

Someone outside the US: So, let me get this straight. The groundhog...

Me: Is clairvoyant, yes

Illuminations by T. Kingfisher rests on a blue and yellow quilt. The cover features an illustration of a crow with a paintbrush in its beak.

#23 A comfort reread for another long week. I love the idea of art literally coming to life.

The Zodiac Academy: Cursed Fates by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti rests on a black and white botanical blanket.

#22 I am really enjoying talking about this series with my friend.

I absolutely love this movie. It’s impossible to be sad when you watch it.

The Tiffany Aching Discworld books in a stack on top of a shelf. From the top down: The Wee Free Men, A Hatful of Sky, Wintersmith, I Shall Wear Midnight, and The Shepherd’s Crown. The books are a mix of paperbacks and hardcovers, and they are all clearly used.

#17 - #21 I read Discworld when my heart hurts. I read Discworld a lot these days.

I’m going to tell this to my cat who won’t shut up today.

I did need this, and may you do too.

That’s definitely happening in my neighborhood or not happening, I guess.

I’m re-reading the Tiffany Aching Discworld books. I need some comfort and hope these days.

An adolescent brown and black tabby is sprawled on a towel rack attached to a glass sliding shower door. How she has managed this is unclear, but she’s making it look effortless.

A brown and black tabby with a white chin is curled up on a blue striped blanket. She looks more cozy than any person or cat has ever been.

Three cats sit on a blue and pink rug and a cluttered living room. A black cat with yellow eyes is loafed up on the left, and a fluffy black and white cat is sprawled on his back on the right. In the center, a brown and black tabby is sitting upright gazing at the camera intently. She looks like the queen that she is.

I’m posting more pictures because I spent the weekend looking at every picture I ever took of her. Scout was so pretty.

A black and brown striped tabby cat sits in a window next to some flower pots. She is looking up into the right. She is beautiful.

A black and brown tabby with a white chin and green eyes sits in a box. She is looking up with an alert expression and one ear is cocked like she’s hearing something she can’t quite believe.

A brown and black tabby with a white chin is curled up on a purple blanket. She is sitting between the photographer’s legs trapping her on the couch. The tabby looks very comfortable.

I had to say goodbye to my best friend on Friday. 14 years wasn’t long enough. Everyone should hug their pets today.

Three books by Madeleine L’Engle sit in a stack on a wooden surface. From the top down: Dragons in the Waters, A House Like a Lotus, and An Acceptable Time. The books are all slightly battered hard covers. They were obviously library books at one time.

#14 - #16 I’m really enjoying my dive back into Madeleine L’Engle. I don’t always agree with her conclusions, but she makes interesting points.

And also my cat is sick. It’s not going to be my best brain day.

One of my favorites!

I just got to season five in my rewatch too, and I’m not sure I’m going to be able to power through to the end.

Metal From Heaven by August Clarke rests on a blue and yellow quilt.

#13 I devoured Metal From Heaven. What a ride!

Looking for a low key chill non sexual sugar mama who I never have to see or talk to ever