Author Archives: Amanda

About Amanda

Writing. Family. Books. Crochet. Fitness. Fashion. Fun. Not necessarily in that order. Note: agender (she/her).

Sunday Coffee – PyP Nimi, and a Small World

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Amanda

I have a really crazy story for y’all! My friend Stephanie and I went to a local business called Painting with a Twist this week, to participate in a Paint Your Pet session. This is my third experience with a … Continue reading →

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Horror Hotel, by Victoria Fulton and Faith McClaren

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Amanda

Elisa Lam meets Scooby Doo meets RL Stine. TBH, I’m not sure how this book got on my TBR, but it someone landed on my library hold list, possibly based purely on the cover. And somehow, I got the impression … Continue reading →

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Tippy, Mini-Tippy, and Crew

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Amanda

I’m pretty overwhelmed at the moment. School is coming to an end – we’re in the last week, with graduation this weekend – and there’s only a few weeks left before Ambrose leaves for the Air Force. I spent almost … Continue reading →

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Breathless, by Amy McCulloch

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Amanda

Cecily is famous for not making it to the summit of high mountains. She’s still a bit gobsmacked that the famous Charles McVeigh has invited her to be the only journalist on his final push to break a world record: … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – The Paint Saga

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Amanda

So last week, I discussed the plans for my bathroom. In good news, my bathroom was (mostly) finished yesterday. In bad news, it took far more work and far more hotel time than expected. Let me start by setting the … Continue reading →

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Yerba Buena, by Nina LaCour

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Amanda

From GoodReads: When Sara Foster runs away from home at sixteen, she leaves behind not only the losses that have shattered her world but the girl she once was, capable of trust and intimacy. Years later, in Los Angeles, she … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday – Strength

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Amanda

Last week at the doctor’s office, there was an older woman, maybe in her 70s, sitting in the waiting room. She had an average-thin build, not bony, and from what I saw, seemed mobile, sharp, and relatively healthy. This woman … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee – the vacation that isn’t a vacation

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Amanda

Back in Feb 2021, there were so many problems going on with our house that Jason took a week off of work so we could try to get as many done as possible. Then he took a second week off … Continue reading →

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The Hacienda, by Isabel Cañas

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Amanda

When Rodolfo Solórzano proposes to Beatriz, she jumps at the opportunity to help her family out of their current poverty and dependance on hateful relatives. She travels with her new husband to his country estate with plans to make it … Continue reading →

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Wellness Wednesday – Medical Catchup

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Amanda

This post will be long and is primarily for my own benefit of keeping all this info in one place as I have WAY too much going on medically right now. Feel free to skip this.

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