Monthly Archives: October 2016

Sunday Coffee – Wrapping Up RIP XI

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Thistle

I didn’t have much of a plan for RIP this year. I knew things would be chaotic and sporadic since we were in the process of moving. When I made up my original list of RIP-possibilities, I had no idea … Continue reading →

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Winter Wear: Scarf Edition

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Thistle

I’ve moved to northern Wisconsin, and I have way too much yarn. It only makes sense that I create tons and tons of winter accessories to wear! Today’s post features scarves, shawls, and cowls that I’ve crocheted over the last few … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Halloween Memories

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Thistle

Today’s Top Ten Tuesday is a Halloween-themed freebie, so I’m going the non-bookish route and looking back over my favorite Halloween(ish) memories through the years! 1. I enjoyed Halloween as a kid, but it was really college when the holiday … Continue reading →

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The Girl with All the Gifts, by MR Carey (audio)

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Thistle

I don’t know when exactly this book came to my attention. It was released a few years back, but I only really remember hearing about it this year, when people started raving about it. I glanced at the GoodReads description … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – BrainMelt

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Thistle

Back in 2012, there was a time when I didn’t have a blog and was only putting book reviews up on Goodreads. Most of the time, those “reviews” were just a sentence or two about my feelings for a book. … Continue reading →

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Protected: Faking It & Finding It, by Cora Carmack

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Thistle

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Wellness Wednesday #32: Discipline

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Thistle

My original health and fitness journey began in earnest in 2011. I had drive and determination and a plan. I made specific goals in short term (daily/weekly) and long term and longer term. I studied and evaluated and generally threw … Continue reading →

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The Masquerading Magician, by Gigi Pandian (audio)

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Thistle

Since this is the second book in a series, I’m going to refrain from discussing the plot and simply refer back to the first book, The Accidental Alchemist, for anyone who is interested in storyline. In fact, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – One Week!

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Thistle

!!! Guys! I have news! Originally I thought for Sunday Coffee this week that I’d write about the upcoming Readathon and how I’ve been waffling whether or not to participate. I no longer have the choice now. I won’t be participating. … Continue reading →

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Winter Wear: Glove Edition

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Thistle

I’ve moved to northern Wisconsin, and I have way too much yarn. It only makes sense that I create tons and tons of winter accessories to wear! Today’s post features gloves and socks that I’ve crocheted over the last few months. … Continue reading →

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