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About Thistle

Queer, neurospicy, chronically longwinded oversharer. 40s; they/them. ✍️📷🐈📚🥾🇩🇪🏳️‍🌈😇💖🐍

Plus One, by Elizabeth Fama (audio)

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Thistle

In the world post-Spanish flu, the population has been split into halves: those that live and work in the day (Rays) and those who occupy the night (Smudges). The choice of which half you’re in has more to do with … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – Break

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Thistle

Over the last couple months, especially this last month, I’ve had less time to spend on blog-stuff, and less motivation to go along with it. This has only increased as we’ve started remodeling our basement. With the boys getting out … Continue reading →

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Strong is the New Pretty, by Kate Parker

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Thistle

Subtitled: A Celebration of Girls Being Themselves This photo-journal is a collection of girls of all ages exhibiting all sorts of strength: confidence, kindness, independence, creativity, and more. I was drawn to the book during my mini-retreat to Minneapolis a … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #55: June 1st

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Thistle

May is a very tough month for me. It didn’t used to be, but since 2014, this month has become one filled with triggers and body blows. Psychological trauma, when compounded day after day after day, gets stored in your … Continue reading →

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Most Anticipated Rest-of-2017 Releases

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Thistle

The rest of 2017 looks amazing when it comes to book releases that I’m anticipating. A few came out in the first half of this year, but there’s a ton to come still and some are ones I’ve waited for … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – Rereads and Minis

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Thistle

It’s been a strange reading month for me. I’ve read a lot, far more than usual, and reviewed very little. The majority of that is due to rereads. After Readathon last month, I felt like diving back in to some … Continue reading →

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Literally, by Lucy Keating

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Thistle

Annabelle has the perfect life – until the plot-twists begin. Suddenly, her parents are separating and they’re selling the house she’s grown up in. A new boy appears at school and he’s perfect for her, but Annabelle is drawn toward … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #54: Mini-Retreat

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Thistle

So you may have noticed that the blog went dark for the last week. There were two reasons for this – one good, one bad. To get the bad one out of the way first, we had a tornado last … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday #53: Happiness Jar

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Thistle

Back in 2012 or 2013, I first heard of the “happiness jar.” You get a glass jar or other container and use it to hold slips of paper on which you write down things that make you happy throughout the … Continue reading →

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Wine Isn’t Rocket Science, by Ophelie Neiman

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Thistle

Illustrated by: Yannis Varoutsikos Translated by: Nysa Kline Subtitled: A Quick and Easy Guide to Understanding, Buying, Tasting, and Pairing Every Type of Wine This book is, quite simply (and explained by the subtitle), a guide to wine. The world … Continue reading →

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