Monthly Archives: October 2018

Wellness Wednesday – The 5K and the .5K

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Thistle

I made a goal to do a 5K every month this school year. My 5K for October was the Trick or Trot 5K benefitting the Animal Defense League, on October 20th. Unfortunately, while I was really excited about this 5K, … Continue reading →

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Top Ten-Plus Gignacery Halloween Costumes

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Thistle

The very first Halloween costume that any of our boys ever wore was a full body ladybug getup, back in 2000, when Morrigan was only two weeks old. It was too big for him, of course, and he re-wore it … Continue reading →

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The Hollow of Fear, by Sherry Thomas (audio)

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Thistle

This is the next installment in the Lady Sherlock series. I can’t really describe the plot without giving away the last two books, and the mysteries in these books are really good, so I definitely don’t want to do that! … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – RIP XIII Wrap-up

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Thistle

Another year of Readers Imbibing Peril has drawn to an end. And as usual, I read far more than necessary to complete my Peril the First level of the challenge. There are a few days left, but I doubt I’ll … Continue reading →

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Broken Things, by Lauren Oliver

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Thistle

Five years ago, Summer Marks was killed in a cult-like ritual that was blamed on her two best friends, Mia and Brynn, and her boyfriend, Owen. All three – only barely teenagers at the time – are branded monsters even … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday – Walking and Yoga

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Thistle

Walking and yoga are my two favorite kinds of exercise. Dancing and running fall second in line, but walking and yoga take precedence. However, I discovered something important  over the last six months. About this time last year, my walking … Continue reading →

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Chasing Happiness

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Thistle

Warning: This post is long and discusses depression, shame, body image, and other related topics that may be triggering to some. I’m very honest about my feelings, particularly about my body, but I’m not looking for confidence boosts or compliments. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – Chopping Down the Chinaberry Trees

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Thistle

Chopping down trees – this is a thing I do not like to do. Unless the tree is dangerous or dead, I’d rather keep them up no matter how annoying. At my pre-Boston house, we had two ash trees that … Continue reading →

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A Heart in a Body in the World, by Deb Caletti

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Thistle

Annabelle is running. Running from her past. Running from her future. Just running. From Seattle to DC, her grandpa as her support team in his old RV, her friends at home a self-appointed publicity team. She’s not running for a … Continue reading →

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Happy 18th Birthday, Morrigan!

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Thistle

My oldest child is now officially an adult. He can vote, and plans to next week when early voting starts. He’s finished college applications and has been accepted to his top choice (Kansas University). In the spring, he’ll be getting … Continue reading →

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