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Fort Myers FL had best turnout yet!

Honestly, it has remained in my top 5 since I first read it. And rereading it, I can see why. There just isn’t anything else like it. I’ve read other books since by Ozeki, and they were good, too, but not to the caliber of this one.

Books I read in June. I truly enjoyed each one…except 1984 was a bit difficult to get through because it felt too real!

A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. I read it when it was first published 12 years ago, and I’m enjoying it just as much the second time.

Fantastic turnout in Fort Myers, Florida. In this big retirement area, we had a huge increase in young people and people of color compared to previous. There was also a continuous parade of cars with signs that drove past honking horns.

Pride month read…really enjoying it.

The Stand

I fell in love with this Mary Oliver poem today.

I never read these kinds of books, but a dear friend sent it to me, so I’m going to give it a shot.

Best turnout in Fort Myers ever. Protesters on both sides of Rt. 41. Lots of appreciation shown by drivers via horn honks, thumbs up, and peace symbols. For a red county, very encouraging.

@booker.senate.gov made history yesterday.

He made genuinely “good trouble.”

During his brilliant record-breaking filibuster, he asked “Where does the Constitution live, on paper or in our hearts?”

All of us are called in our own way to answer that question by our actions, not just our words.

New book started today. Great reading, lots of subtle humor.

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And here in SW Florida a farm business that did the providing to our schools is a big-time Trumper.

She’s the best!🔥

Tanking a 10+ year gaining economy in only 6 weeks has to be a record for any President

When Women Were Birds:Fifty-Four Variations on Voice by Terry Tempest Williams

Now reading…

Oh yeah…and I read The Goldfinch when it first came out. I loved it up until the end. It ruined the entire experience for me. I will say, though, I can still see scenes from the book in my mind, so I know the writing was powerful.

I have read Unsheltered, and liked it a lot.

I had 2 favorites in February: Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray and The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline.

Excited for this one. Love her books.

Until you mentioned it got darker, I had completely forgotten. 😜

I love Convenience Store Woman.

Currently reading. It has clear connections to my previous read The Exiles, which has surprised and delighted me.

I thought it was pretty good. I was going through some tough stuff, so I liked it wasn’t too heavy.

I read this back in the 70s. I think I need to read again! Thanks for the reminder. Going to add to my list right now!

I have Island of Missing Trees on my TBR. I love Shafak’s books.

I have Ricki Wilde on my TBR. How did you like Wishing Game?

11 of 55.

Usually I’m not this far ahead. In June I will adjust my goal depending on where I am at that time.

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